Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Dyer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1434 1995–96 |
PUD alternative bid procdresThe maximum amount of a contract for purchases that may be awarded from a vendor list through a uniform process by a public utility district is increased from $15,000 to $35,000. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1876 1995–96 |
Dental services/health plansInsuring entities are permitted to offer coverage for dental services as part of, or separate from, the UBP, consistent with certification rules set by the Insurance Commissioner. This permission is not intended to convey a... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2005 1995–96 |
Vision health care plansInsuring entities who have or who obtain licenses as HMO, HCSC's or insurers are permitted to offer coverage for vision care as part of, or separate from, the UBP, consistent with certification rules set by the Insurance... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1205 1995–96 |
Physician referralsThe state Medicaid program is brought into compliance with federal OBRA requirements. Physicians are prohibited from self-referring Medicaid clients to medical facilities or services in which the physician or his/her family... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1398 1995–96 |
Acupuncture licensingThe regulatory terminology of the practice of acupuncture is changed from certification to licensure and only persons qualifying for licensure may practice acupuncture, unless otherwise authorized by law in other practice... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1497 1995–96 |
Elctrnc access publc recordsThe State Archivist is directed to adopt rules for cataloging, indexing and storing photographic, optical, electronic and other images of public records, and to adopt rules facilitating access to such records. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1237 1995–96 |
Indigent persons court costsRestrictions are placed on providing counsel for indigent adults and juveniles convicted of offenses when filing petitions for "collateral attack" and motions for discretionary review. The Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1809 1995–96 |
Naturopaths' authorityNurses and licensed practical nurses are authorized to work under the direction of a naturopathic physician, consistent with their scopes of practice. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission establishes rules for RNs who... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1872 1995–96 |
Physical therapy boardThe Board of Physical Therapy is expressly authorized to adopt rules specifying the education and training requirements for supportive personnel. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill includes discipline as... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1995 1995–96 |
Health insurance high riskThe statute is modified to permit HMO's and contractors to receive the High Risk Pool tax deductions. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The transfer of HMO/contractor premium tax revenue collected until March 1996 from... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1589 1995–96 |
Health care quality assurancBy July 1, 1995, the DOH must form an interagency group with the Health Care Authority, the Department of Social and Health Services, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, and the Department of Labor and Industries for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1047 1995–96 |
Restitution for victimsThe period of time in which a court must set restitution is extended from 60 to 180 days. The court may continue the hearing for good cause. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1389 1995–96 |
Apprentice opticiansAn apprentice is required to have a primary supervisor who is responsible for the work and direct supervision of the apprentice in the apprenticeship program. In the absence of the primary supervisor, the apprentice may be... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1532 1995–96 |
Mental health counselorsThe qualifications for certification of mental health counselors include an equivalent behavioral science master's or doctoral degree in a related field as determined by the Secretary of Health, as well as two years of... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1790 1995–96 |
City/county health deptsThe requirement that the director of Public Health be appointed for a term of four years is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1246 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1549 1995–96 |
Drug offender sentencingA special drug offender sentencing alternative is established for offenders convicted of the crime of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a Schedule I or II controlled substance that is a... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1360 1995–96 |
Osteopaths/discriminationHealth maintenance organizations, professional service corporations, and hospitals are prohibited from discriminating against doctors of osteopathic medicine who have been board certified or eligible under an approved... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1427 1995–96 |
Emer medical service professThe specific categories of mobile intravenous technician, mobile airway management technician and mobile intensive care paramedic are repealed and defined categorically as "emergency medical service intermediate life support... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |