How they voted

The following summaries for Eastern Washington legislators are compiled by WashingtonVotes.org.

House Bill 2292, medical malpractice: Makes changes in the medical malpractice system, including allowing doctors to apologize without it being used against them in court and voluntary arbitration, but not imposing caps on jury awards. It passed the Senate 82-15 and now is awaiting the governor’s signature.

Yes: Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane; Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Otis Orchards; Rep. John Serben, R-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane.

No: Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax.

House Bill 2572, small-business health insurance: Provides premium subsidies to eligible employees employed in small businesses, and tax incentives for employers. It passed 42-5 with amendments and now must be reconsidered by the House.

Yes: Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Spokane Valley; Sen. Brad Benson, R-Spokane; Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville.

Not voting: Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane.

House Bill 2416, parks fees: Eliminates the $5 fee charged for accessing state parks. It passed 40 to 5 with amendments and now must be reconsidered in the House.

Yes: Sen. Lisa Brown, D-Spokane; Sen. Brad Benson, R-Spokane; Sen. Bob Morton, R-Kettle Falls; Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville.

Not voting: Sen. Bob McCaslin, R-Spokane Valley.

Senate Bill 6885, unemployment insurance: Boosts benefits by modifying the formula for how unemployment compensation levels are calculated. It passed 97 to 1 with amendments and now must be reconsidered in the Senate.

Yes: Rep. Alex Wood, D-Spokane; Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane; Rep. Larry Crouse, R-Spokane Valley; Rep. Lynn Schindler, R-Otis Orchards; Rep. John Serben, R-Spokane; Rep. John Ahern, R-Spokane; Rep. Bob Sump, R-Republic; Rep. Joel Kretz, R-Wauconda; Rep. Don Cox, R-Colfax; Rep. David Buri, R-Colfax.