Official Daily Action for Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
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Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee
SJR8206 – Amend the Constitution to establish a right to affordable health care.
This bill amends the Constitution to establish a right to affordable health care. It states that “it is the obligation of the state to ensure that every resident of Washington has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care as a fundamental right”.
Background: https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1919834
SB5947 – Establish a Washington health care board
This bill establishes a Washington health care board. This board will design a Washington health plan to provide for all medically necessary health care services for all residents of the state. The plan may not be implemented until the state obtains a federal waiver for a state-based universal health care plan and receives federal funding to support the implementation of the plan and any necessary implementing legislation has been adopted by the legislature. The health care board shall consist of 19 members appointed by the governor.
Background: https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1919853
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