Notice of Introduction and Public Hearing for Senate Bill 5877 - 10 Year Analysis Complete
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SB 5877, titled AN ACT Relating to making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist assistants, has been introduced in the Senate. The Office of Financial Management has identified this bill as requiring
a ten-year projection of increased cost to the taxpayers or affected fee payers.
Ten-year projection:
|
Fiscal |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACCOUNT |
IMPAIRED PHYSICIANS ACCOUNT |
Total |
|
|
|
||||
|
2026 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
2027 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
$4,000 |
|
|
2028 |
$1,000 |
$4,000 |
$5,000 |
|
|
2029 |
$1,000 |
$6,000 |
$7,000 |
|
|
2030 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
$9,000 |
|
|
2031 |
$2,000 |
$8,000 |
$10,000 |
|
|
2032 |
$2,000 |
$10,000 |
$12,000 |
|
|
2033 |
$3,000 |
$11,000 |
$14,000 |
|
|
2034 |
$3,000 |
$13,000 |
$16,000 |
|
|
2035 |
$3,000 |
$14,000 |
$17,000 |
|
|
|
||||
|
Total: |
$18,000 |
$76,000 |
$94,000 |
|
University of Washington:
As noted above, the profession of anesthesiologist assistant is relatively new. However, the license fees for this position are consistent with professions that have filled the same or similar duties. We therefore expect that any cash receipts from this bill will be very similar to what has been received under the current list of qualifying professions and that the fiscal impact is indeterminate but under $50,0000.
Ten-year projection prepared in consultation with the following agencies:
Department of Health
University of Washington
Bill sponsors and contact information:
Senator Ron Muzzall, Prime Sponsor
Republican
(360) 786-7618
ron.muzzall@leg.wa.gov
Senator Perry Dozier
Republican
(360) 786-7630
Perry.Dozier@leg.wa.gov
Senator T'wina Nobles
Democrat
(360) 786-7654
T'wina.Nobles@leg.wa.gov
Senator Marcus Riccelli
Democrat
(360) 786-7604
marcus.riccelli@leg.wa.gov
Legislative Bill Information Website:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/
Initiative 960 Website: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/tax/default.asp
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bill that raises taxes or fees is: introduced in either house; scheduled for a public hearing; approved by any legislative committee; or passed by either house of the Legislature.
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SB 5877, titled AN ACT Relating to making a technical correction to the surcharges authorized for certified anesthesiologist assistants, has been scheduled for a public hearing by the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care.
Date and Time: 01/15/2026 8:00AM (Subject to change by the Legislature.)
Location: J.A. Cherberg Building, Senate Hearing Rm 4 and Virtual, Olympia, WA
The Office of Financial Management has identified this bill as requiring a ten-year projection of increased cost to the taxpayers or affected fee payers.
Ten-year projection:
|
Fiscal |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACCOUNT |
IMPAIRED PHYSICIANS ACCOUNT |
Total |
|
|
|
||||
|
2026 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
2027 |
$1,000 |
$3,000 |
$4,000 |
|
|
2028 |
$1,000 |
$4,000 |
$5,000 |
|
|
2029 |
$1,000 |
$6,000 |
$7,000 |
|
|
2030 |
$2,000 |
$7,000 |
$9,000 |
|
|
2031 |
$2,000 |
$8,000 |
$10,000 |
|
|
2032 |
$2,000 |
$10,000 |
$12,000 |
|
|
2033 |
$3,000 |
$11,000 |
$14,000 |
|
|
2034 |
$3,000 |
$13,000 |
$16,000 |
|
|
2035 |
$3,000 |
$14,000 |
$17,000 |
|
|
|
||||
|
Total: |
$18,000 |
$76,000 |
$94,000 |
|
University of Washington:
As noted above, the profession of anesthesiologist assistant is relatively new. However, the license fees for this position are consistent with professions that have filled the same or similar duties. We therefore expect that any cash receipts from this bill will be very similar to what has been received under the current list of qualifying professions and that the fiscal impact is indeterminate but under $50,0000.
Ten-year projection prepared in consultation with the following agencies:
Department of Health
University of Washington
Bill sponsors and contact information:
Senator Ron Muzzall, Prime Sponsor
Republican
(360) 786-7618
ron.muzzall@leg.wa.gov
Senator Perry Dozier
Republican
(360) 786-7630
Perry.Dozier@leg.wa.gov
Senator T'wina Nobles
Democrat
(360) 786-7654
T'wina.Nobles@leg.wa.gov
Senator Marcus Riccelli
Democrat
(360) 786-7604
marcus.riccelli@leg.wa.gov
Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care members and contact information:
Senator Jessica Bateman
Democrat
(360) 786-7642
jessica.bateman@leg.wa.gov
Senator Mike Chapman
Democrat
(360) 786-7646
mike.chapman@leg.wa.gov
Senator Leonard Christian
Republican
(360) 786-7606
leonard.christian@leg.wa.gov
Senator Annette Cleveland
Democrat
(360) 786-7696
Annette.Cleveland@leg.wa.gov
Senator Paul Harris
Republican
(360) 786-7632
paul.harris@leg.wa.gov
Senator Jeff Holy
Republican
(360) 786-7610
jeff.holy@leg.wa.gov
Senator Ron Muzzall
Republican
(360) 786-7618
ron.muzzall@leg.wa.gov
Senator Tina Orwall
Democrat
(360) 786-7664
tina.orwall@leg.wa.gov
Senator Marcus Riccelli
Democrat
(360) 786-7604
marcus.riccelli@leg.wa.gov
Senator June Robinson
Democrat
(360) 786-7674
june.robinson@leg.wa.gov
Senator Vandana Slatter
Democrat
(360) 786-7694
vandana.slatter@leg.wa.gov
Legislative Bill Information Website:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/
Initiative 960 Website: http://www.ofm.wa.gov/tax/default.asp