Substitute House Bill 15 83 was reported out of committee with a unanimous recommendation, 19–0. Sponsors described the bill as a technical fix to strengthen Indian health care by recognizing traditional health medicine alongside Western medicine and to provide legislative authorization for the Health Care Authority to apply for a Medicaid Section 1115 waiver.

Representative Lekanoff said the bill would "strengthen the Indian health care system by finally recognizing traditional health medicine with western medicine," and that it authorizes the Health Care Authority to pursue necessary federal waivers.

Representative Schmick also voiced support and urged a yes vote.

Ending: The substitute passed the committee 19–0 and will move forward with a do-pass recommendation.