The House Health Care & Wellness Committee considers a broad range of issues relating to the provision of physical and behavioral health care services; and strategies to promote better health. Health care service issues include the licensing and regulation of health care facilities, the credentialing of new health care professions, and the scope of practice for all health care professions. The committee regulates pharmacies and pharmaceutical drugs and has oversight and regulatory responsibility for state public health programs. The committee also considers issues relating to the accessibility and affordability of health care in both the private health insurance market and public health programs such as Medicaid and the state health exchange.
Contact
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MAILING ADDRESS
John L. O'Brien Building
P.O. Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Upcoming committee activity
See current and upcoming debates, votes, and activities in House Health Care & Wellness Committee.
Tomorrow, January 21, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
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| 1:30 PM | House | Health Care & Wellness | HHR A and Virtual | Agenda | View docs |
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 PM | House | Health Care & Wellness | HHR A and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 1:30 PM Chamber: House Committee: Health Care & Wellness Location: HHR A and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Friday, January 24, 2025
| Time | Chamber | Committee | Location | Agenda | View docs | View video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | House | Health Care & Wellness | HHR A and Virtual | Agenda | View docs | View video |
Time: 8:00 AM Chamber: House Committee: Health Care & Wellness Location: HHR A and Virtual Agenda: Agenda View docs: View docs View video: View video |
Committee members and staff
| Chair: | Bronoske, Dan |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair: | Lekanoff, Debra |
| Vice Chair: | Rule, Alicia |
| Ranking Minority Member: | Schmick, Joe |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | Caldier, Michelle |
| Assistant Ranking Minority Member: | Marshall, Matt |
Legislative Members
| Member | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bronoske, Dan (D) Chair |
132D Legislative Building | 360-786-7958 |
| Lekanoff, Debra (D) Vice Chair |
422 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7800 |
| Rule, Alicia (D) Vice Chair |
334 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7980 |
| Schmick, Joe (R) Ranking Minority Member |
426B Legislative Building | 360-786-7844 |
| Caldier, Michelle (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
427B Legislative Building | 360-786-7802 |
| Marshall, Matt (R) Assistant Ranking Minority Member |
406 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7912 |
| Davis, Lauren (D) |
331 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7910 |
| Engell, Andrew (R) |
122C Legislative Building | 360-786-7908 |
| Low, Sam (R) |
122D Legislative Building | 360-786-7967 |
| Macri, Nicole (D) |
336 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7826 |
| Manjarrez, Deb (R) |
122F Legislative Building | 360-786-7856 |
| Obras, Edwin (D) |
305 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7834 |
| Parshley, Lisa (D) |
317 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7992 |
| Shavers, Clyde (D) |
311 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7884 |
| Simmons, Tarra (D) |
429A Legislative Building | 360-786-7934 |
| Stonier, Monica Jurado (D) |
436A Legislative Building | 360-786-7872 |
| Stuebe, David (R) |
427 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7976 |
| Thai, My-Linh (D) |
421 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7926 |
| Tharinger, Steve (D) |
314 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7904 |
Committee Staff
| Staff | Position | Room | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weidenaar, Kim | Counsel | 252 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7120 |
| Blake, Chris | Counsel | 238 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7392 |
| Morishima, Jim | Counsel | 256 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7191 |
| Poole, Emily | Counsel | 261 John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7106 |
| Loughlin, Emily | Committee Assistant | 257A John L. O'Brien Building | 360-786-7160 |
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