Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5390 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5430 2001–02 |
Cranial hair prostheses$ All health insurance policies that provide coverage for prostheses must provide coverage for cranial hair prostheses for patients under 18 years of age suffering from alopecia areata, totalis or universalis. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5462 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesA health plan offered, issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2001 that provides coverage for prescription drugs must provide coverage for all prescription contraceptive drugs and devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5544 2001–02 |
Students/feloniesPersons aged 13-21 arrested for specified felonies on school grounds must be detained for up to 72 hours in order that they may be evaluated by the person or agency designated by the local regional support network (RSN). The... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5557 2001–02 |
Alcohol or drug testThe refusal of a person to submit to a test of the alcohol concentration or presence of any drug in the person = s blood or breath under the implied consent provisions of RCW 46.20.308 is admissible in a criminal trial. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5581 2001–02 |
Naturopathic physiciansThe definition of minor office procedures is expanded to include removal of lesions, trigger point therapy, dermal stimulation, and allergy testing and treatment. Radiography is defined as ordering, but not interpreting,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5598 2001–02 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers are regulated at the level of registration. No person may use the title "athletic trainer" without registering with the Secretary of Health. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5601 2001–02 |
Limited medical license$ Repeals the two-year limitation on the duration of a limited license to practice medicine issued to teaching-research staff at the UW School of Medicine. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5647 2001–02 |
Energy efficiency standards$ Includes the concept of energy management systems in the development of the life-cycle cost analysis for the construction and renovation of major public buildings. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5652 2001–02 |
In-home long-term careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must study the experience of at least two states which have established arrangements that enable individual providers of home care services to collectively bargain the terms of... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5679 2001–02 |
HIV/AIDS prevention$ A committee of 13 people is created to review state programs and funding for programs seeking to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5688 2001–02 |
Infant and child productsThe Department of Health may develop and maintain a product safety education campaign. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5718 2001–02 |
ReflexologistsA new credential is created within massage law, ? certified reflexologist. @ No person may practice reflexology unless certified to do so, unless otherwise authorized by law in his or her professional scope of practice.... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5793 2001–02 |
Holding company act$ A holding company act is created for health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations that is similar to the one for traditional insurance companies. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5794 2001–02 |
Guardianship proceedingsAn advanced registered nurse practitioner is authorized to prepare the written report to the court for the court's consideration in appointing a guardian. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5795 2001–02 |
Special parking privilegesLicensed physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners are allowed to issue special parking permits. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5809 2001–02 |
BreastfeedingBreastfeeding is not indecent exposure. An employer may use a "mother-friendly" designation in its promotional materials if it has a workplace breastfeeding policy approved by the Department of Health. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5835 2001–02 |
Epinephrine$ Emergency Medical Technicians are allowed to carry and administer epinephrine indefinitely. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5868 2001–02 |
Cable subscriber infoFindings . Cable operators collect information that may reflect a subscriber's intimate life, as well as the subscriber's financial status and political and religious beliefs. Cable subscribers expect this information to be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5933 2001–02 |
Home carcinogens & allergensDOH is required to develop and distribute informational materials pertaining to such indoor air pollutants such as smoke, dust mites, mold, pesticides, and carcinogens. The materials must include recommendations on cleaning... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5935 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprtyJudgment of forfeiture is not allowed unless the property owner has been convicted of a crime and the property is found by clear and convincing evidence to have been instrumental in committing the crime or to be proceeds of... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |