Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5385 1995–96 |
School distrct health covrgeThe date for the merger of school district and educational service district health benefits purchasing into the HCA is moved from October 1995 to January 1996. The requirement that HCA be the sole purchaser for district... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5404 1995–96 |
Real estate brokers liensA commercial real estate broker has a lien on the real property being sold or leased for the amount of compensation due, provided that the right to payment is included in a written document signed by the owner, the buyer, or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5407 1995–96 |
Metropltn park district taxsA metropolitan park district with a population of 150,000 or more (Tacoma) may submit a ballot proposition to the voters authorizing the protection of all or a portion of its $0.25 levy from prorationing by placing the levy... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5418 1995–96 |
Scanners enforcement"Point of sale" systems are defined as devices or cash registers that retrieve stored information relating to prices. The inspection procedure for point of sale devices is the procedure recommended by the National Conference... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5450 1995–96 |
Uniform benefts packg accessProvides for the adoption of rules allowing individuals, religious organizations, or other organizations with an identified religious or moral tenet opposed to abortion services to purchase the uniform benefits packages from... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5451 1995–96 |
Health reform transitionAmends RCW 43.72.090, 43.72.220, and 70.47.020 to delay implementation of health care coverage. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5452 1995–96 |
Health entity capitl expendtDirects the commission, as part of its ongoing monitoring of total health system costs, to periodically analyze capital expenditures and make recommendations to the legislature as indicated by the analysis. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5453 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packageProvides that the premium offered to any group purchases of the uniform benefits package shall not be more than ten percent above nor more than ten percent below the age-adjusted community rate for the uniform benefits package... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5454 1995–96 |
Health care quality managmntAuthorizes the commission to delegate to the department of health the activities necessary to implement the total quality management program developed by the commission. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5455 1995–96 |
Health care supplemntl benefEliminates health services commission authority regarding supplemental benefits. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5456 1995–96 |
Health care entity reportingDirects the health services commission, in consultation with the department of health, to develop health data reporting requirements for health care providers, health care facilities, insuring entities, and certified health... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5457 1995–96 |
Health care conflict of intrDeclares an intent to protect the citizens from unnecessary and unduly costly health care expenditures and to prevent limitations on access to health services by underutilization of services for financial gain. Provides... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5458 1995–96 |
Uniform benfts packg premiumRevises RCW 43.72.010 to add "age" to the rating method used to establish the uniform benefits package premium. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5459 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/health careRevises RCW 43.72.850 to delay the workers' compensation medical benefits and health care consolidation report by one year. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5460 1995–96 |
Long-term care integratn plnRevises RCW 43.72.800 to delay by two years the reporting deadline for the long-term care integration plan. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5461 1995–96 |
Health care providers/definiRevises RCW 43.72.010 to clarify the definition of health care provider for the purposes of the health services commission. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5462 1995–96 |
Health plan premiumsRevises RCW 43.72.040 to clarify the requirements for calculating the growth rate of the maximum premium. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5467 1995–96 |
Supreme court sizeThe number of judges on the Supreme Court is reduced from nine to seven. Vacancies on the court are not filled until the number of judges is reduced to seven. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5471 1995–96 |
Liquor control boardProhibits the liquor control board from paying dues or participating in associations that receive funding from the liquor industry, including the national alcohol beverage control association. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5472 1995–96 |
Utility liensUpon a properly presented written request from an escrow agent or owner of a property, utilities operated by cities, towns or counties must provide an estimated or actual final billing for unpaid utility charges against any... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5501 1995–96 |
Hospital inspectn/regulatnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5549 1995–96 |
Loaded firearm/child accessProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense to fail to store a firearm in the required manner. Provides that it is a class C felony to fail to store a firearm in the required manner if a child obtains a firearm and uses it to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5554 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe duties and responsibilities owed by a real estate licensee to a principal or to another consumer are established. A licensee represents only the principal unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5603 1995–96 |
Punch board & pull-tab accesPunch board and pull-tab devices operated in establishments frequented by minors must be placed out of the direct sight of children. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5607 1995–96 |
State govnmt performnc auditThe Legislative Budget Committee and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee are consolidated and re-constituted into a new Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |