The Legislature could be taking an even broader look at how health care is delivered in the state.
Last month, the Senate passed Senate Bill 5822 that would establish a workgroup to look into establishing a universal health care system.
The bill is currently in the House Rules Committee, and some Republicans have expressed support for it.
“It always bothers me to continue to vote ‘no’ on these issues, and it will continue to bother me until I can see something that is affordable and will cover many individuals,” said Rep. Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, before voting for the bill earlier this month in the House Health Care and Wellness Committee.