The state Senate this morning approved the WSU medical school bill 47-1, sending it to the governor.
HB 1559 would authorize Washington State University to pursue medicine as an academic discipline. The bill has seen strong bi-partisan support this year given its potential to address the issues surrounding health care shortages in Washington. The bill passed through the House earlier this month with a vote of 81-17. An identical bill previously passed the Senate 45-4.
Video of the floor debate can be viewed below.