Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6553 2003–04 |
Health professionsRevises the department of health's health professions disciplinary authority. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6523 2003–04 |
School-aged child/hlth careOSPI receives $45,000 to fund a grant writer to obtain additional funding for increasing the number of certificated school nurses in first class school districts. School districts with a ratio of more than 1,500 students for... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6525 2003–04 |
School nutrition & activityThe Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) with the assistance of the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Department of Health and the Board of Health, must form an advisory committee... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6537 2003–04 |
School start timesFinds that the consequences of insufficient sleep are particularly pronounced among adolescents because of the changes experienced by adolescents due to puberty. Finds that school districts should consider sleep-friendly start... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6455 2003–04 |
Juvenile justice informationImmunity from civil liability is provided to any person or entity that releases or receives information as allowed by state or federal law concerning a student's criminal record or concerning information requested under a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6484 2003–04 |
Mental health parityFinds that the potential benefits of improved access to mental health services are significant. Declares that it is not cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6504 2003–04 |
Prescription drug discountsThe Health Care Authority also negotiates prescription drug discounts for any person who is enrolled in an entity organized as a nonprofit for the purpose of providing charity health care services to any uninsured individual... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6422 2003–04 |
Small employers/basic healthProvides that, "small employer group enrollee" means an individual, or an individual plus the individual's spouse or dependent children, whose employer: (1) Is a small employer as defined in RCW 48.43.005; (2) Applies for... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6423 2003–04 |
School-aged child/hlth careFinds that additional school nurses with the appropriate expertise are needed in our schools to play a pivotal role in improving the health and educational success of the school-age child. Provides that, by December 31, 2007,... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5800 2003–04 |
Economic development commCreates, in statute, the Governor's Economic Development Commission. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5827 2003–04 |
International tourism centerThe Washington State Tourism Center is created. The center provides targeted assistance to national and international tourism-related businesses to promote Washington as a tourism destination and coordinates with local tourism... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6359 2003–04 |
State vehiclesDeclares that the following goals are established for achievement by the fleet of passenger motor vehicles operated by motor pool services within the department of general administration and by each of the state agencies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6369 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionA person in the senior citizen property tax relief program may reside in an adult family home or a boarding home that provides specialized care without losing property tax relief. The residence may be rented for the purposes... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6374 2003–04 |
Radiology assistantsPertains to a radiologist assistant, who is an advanced-level certified radiologic technologist who has completed an academic program encompassing a radiologist assistant curriculum from an approved school of radiologic... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6379 2003–04 |
Child support/dev disabledProvides that, in the absence of a court order setting support, the department may establish an administrative order for support upon receipt of a referral or application for support enforcement services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6387 2003–04 |
State forest landsFinds that all of the public lands granted to the state are held in trust and should be managed in a manner that enhances benefits in perpetuity. Finds that globalization of the wood products industry is changing the context... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6228 2003–04 |
Income taxDeclares an intent in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6230 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxRevises business and occupation taxation of small businesses. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6260 2003–04 |
Vocational counselingEstablishes licensing requirements for counselors doing vocational evaluations or rehabilitation counseling. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6272 2003–04 |
Family leave insuranceDeclares it to be in the public interest to establish a program that: (1) Provides additional options for individuals to use in balancing work and family responsibilities; (2) Is in addition to those programs offered by... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6277 2003–04 |
Edu emply cost-of-livingFunds 2004-05 cost-of-living increases for education employees. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 5000 2003–04 |
Slander of a womanRepeals RCW 9.58.110 and 9.58.120. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |