AI Summary

This federal bill addresses the addiction crisis in the state and declares it an emergency. It aims to provide resources and support to combat addiction issues effectively. The bill likely includes provisions for funding treatment programs, increasing access to mental health services, implementing prevention strategies, and improving coordination among relevant agencies. Its main focus is on addressing the challenges posed by addiction within the state and responding urgently to this public health crisis.

• 2024-02-05: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

• 2024-02-05: Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response.

• 2024-02-05: Informational Meeting held.

• 2024-02-07: Public Hearing held.

• 2024-02-26: Public Hearing held.

• 2024-02-27: Work Session held.

• 2024-02-28: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

• 2024-02-28: Second reading.

• 2024-02-29: Third reading. Carried by Kropf. Passed. Ayes, 51; Nays, 7--Cate, Chaichi, Diehl, Gamba, Nelson, Pham K, Yunker; Excused, 2--Boshart Davis, Cramer.

• 2024-02-29: Vote explanation(s) filed by Andersen, Chaichi, Diehl, Elmer, Grayber, Hartman, Nelson, Nguyen H, Pham K, Yunker.

• 2024-03-01: First reading. Referred to Addiction and Community Safety Response Committee.

• 2024-03-01: Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

• 2024-03-01: Rules suspended. Second reading.

• 2024-03-01: Rules suspended. Made special order of business. Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed. Ayes, 21; Nays, 8--Boquist, Dembrow, Frederick, Jama, Linthicum, Manning Jr, Prozanski, Robinson; Excused, 1--Thatcher.

• 2024-03-01: Vote explanation(s) filed by Campos, Frederick, Jama, Patterson, Prozanski, Robinson, Steiner.

• 2024-03-05: Speaker signed.

• 2024-03-06: President signed.

• 2024-04-01: Governor signed.

• 2024-04-10: Chapter 70, (2024 Laws): Effective date April 1, 2024.