Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5960 2001–02 |
Prescription productsThe intent of the Legislature to create an exception to the learned intermediary doctrine for prescription products advertised directly to consumers is stated. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6237 2001–02 |
Public transportationPublic employers offering transportation services may not contract out for those services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6586 2001–02 |
HIV insuranceThe statute creating the Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome Program in the Department of Social and Health Services is repealed. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6720 2001–02 |
Initiative 775Amendments are made to Initiative 775 as follows: Language is added staggering the terms of the Home Care Quality Authority Board members, providing for their compensation, and allowing a board member to serve until his or her... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6724 2001–02 |
Workers' compensationAll mental health professionals licensed by the Department of Health are allowed to treat injured workers upon referral by the workers' attending physicians. These professionals include: licensed advanced social workers,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5836 2001–02 |
Cmmnty hlth centr facilities$ Creates a community health center assistance program in the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority. An account is created for this program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5993 2001–02 |
Smoking in public places$ Restricts smoking in public places to designated smoking areas in bars, taverns, card rooms, tobacco shops, lounges that are licensed and posted as off-limits to persons under age 21, places that are posted as off-limits to... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6495 2001–02 |
Municipal projectsAny one or more public agencies may cooperate with any one or more other public agencies for the performance of a government service, activity, or undertaking involving public infrastructure of local and regional significance... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6532 2001–02 |
Business subsidy disclosureBusinesses receiving specified tax incentives are required to report on net job creation and wage rates with the Department of Revenue (DOR) by March 1 of each year. Information reported is subject to public disclosure. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6618 2001–02 |
Convention & trade centerThe requirement that any contract between the bureau and the center include $1.10 in matching nonpublic funds is eliminated. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6656 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceAt the request of an individual who utilizes FMLA leave in one or more quarters of a base year, the Employment Security Department must not use any calendar quarters in which the individual took the FMLA leave in calculating... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6669 2001–02 |
Consumer prtctn/real estateAn agent or broker is liable under the CPA if the agent or broker has actual knowledge that the seller's disclosure statement contains any error, inaccuracy, or omission and fails to disclose material information to the buyer... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6684 2001–02 |
District court judgesThe number of district court judges in King County is reduced from 26 to 23. Current district court judges serve out the remainder of their terms. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6688 2001–02 |
CigarettesStamps may not be affixed to products of any manufacturer who has neither become a participating manufacturer or made all required escrow payments. The Attorney General must publish a list annually of all tobacco manufacturers... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6754 2001–02 |
Unemployment benefitsMaximum unemployment insurance benefits are extended for workers who are unemployed due to a lockout. Benefits are payable until the lockout is terminated or until the worker has received 60 weeks of benefits, whichever occurs first. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6786 2001–02 |
State route 513SR 513 begins in the south at SR 520 and extends northerly to Northeast Pacific Street. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5026 2001–02 |
Prescription discount prgrmThe Health Care Authority (HCA) must implement a program to aggregate the purchase of prescription drugs for health care programs administered by state agencies. Under the program, the HCA is to negotiate price discounts with... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6268 2001–02 |
Pharmacy access programThe Legislature states its intent to create a pharmacy access program to implement strategies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to the state and assure state residents continued access to affordable medications. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6565 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship utilizationFrom July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, all contracts for public works projects estimated to cost $2 million or more must require that at least 10 percent of labor hours per trade are performed by apprentices. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6711 2001–02 |
Health care fundingThe Legislature states its intent to provide the necessary revenues for the support of health care for Washington citizens. An income tax is imposed on Washington residents and businesses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6733 2001–02 |
Developmentally disabledAny vacancy in a residential habilitation center must be available for respite care. These beds must serve any individual with developmental disabilities, regardless of their age. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6752 2001–02 |
Nursing facility payment sysMinor rental costs which are necessary for operating the facility are included as allowable costs when calculating reimbursement rates. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 5936 2001–02 |
Low-income housingA surcharge of $10 must be charged by the county auditor for each instrument recorded. This charge is in addition to other charges authorized by law. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6808 2001–02 |
Property tax exemptionRevises provisions relating to the property taxation of organizations operated exclusively for art, scientific, or historical purposes or engaged in the production and performance of musical, dance, artistic, dramatic, or... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |