RCW 41.05.021
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2023 c 13 s 3 and by 2023 c 51 s 6, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Finding-Intent- 2023 c 13 : See note following RCW 41.05.011.
Findings-Intent-Effective date- 2018 c 201 : See notes following RCW 41.05.018.
Intent-2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
Effective date- 2012 c 87 s s 4, 16, 18, and 19-23: See note following RCW 43.71.030.
Spiritual care services- 2012 c 87 : See RCW 43.71.901.
Effective date-Findings-Intent-Report-Agency transfer-References to head of health care authority-Draft legislation-2011 1st sp.s. c 15: See notes following RCW 74.09.010.
Effective date- 2009 c 537 : See note following RCW 41.05.008.
Intent-Effective date-2007 c 114: See notes following RCW 41.05.011.
Intent-2006 c 103: "(1) The legislature recognizes that improvements in the quality of health care lead to better health care outcomes for the residents of Washington state and contain health care costs. The improvements are facilitated by the adoption of electronic medical records and other health information technologies.
(2) It is the intent of the legislature to encourage all hospitals, integrated delivery systems, and providers in the state of Washington to adopt health information technologies by the year 2012." [ 2006 c 103 s 1.]
Effective date-1997 c 274: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1997." [ 1997 c 274 s 10.]
Effective date-1995 1st sp.s. c 6: See note following RCW 28A.400.410.
Findings-Intent-1993 c 492: See notes following RCW 43.20.050.
Short title-Savings-Reservation of legislative power-Effective dates-1993 c 492: See RCW 43.72.910 through 43.72.915.
Intent-1993 c 386: See note following RCW 28A.400.391.
Effective date-1993 c 386 ss 1, 2, 4-6, 8-10, and 12-16: See note following RCW 28A.400.391.