2007 House Bill 5364

Create statewide arthritis awareness program

Introduced in the House

Oct. 25, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To create a statewide awareness program regarding arthritis.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 22, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 4, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

To eliminate a provision requiring the state to seek a federal "waiver" (presumably a Medicaid waiver) with the purpose of maximizing channeling federal money into the arthritis program.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 81 to 28 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy