Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6658 1999–00 |
Prescription drugs/low-costThe Washington low-cost prescription drug program is created. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is authorized to conduct the program and set rules. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6659 1999–00 |
Prescription drug benefitsDirects the department to apply to the federal health care financing administration for a waiver under section 1115 of the federal social security act to provide medicaid prescription drug benefits to qualified persons who are... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6660 1999–00 |
Prescription drgs/pymnt asstThe Washington drug payment assistance program is created, providing eligible recipients with access to affordable prescription drugs. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is responsible for administering the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6593 1999–00 |
Local mtr vehicle excise taxAmends RCW 81.104.160 to authorize the department of licensing to charge a fee for the administration of the local motor vehicle excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6580 1999–00 |
Prevailing wage exemptionProvides that, in cities of populations not exceeding five thousand, no statement of intent to pay prevailing wages is required when the work to be performed on behalf of the city is contracted through the small works roster. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6584 1999–00 |
Property tax exemptionAmends RCW 84.36.381 and 84.36.383 relating to property tax exemptions for persons confined in adult family homes and certain boarding homes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6484 1999–00 |
Impound paymentsAuthorizes the redemption of vehicles through credit cards and checks drawn on financial institutions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6496 1999–00 |
Air pollution cntrl/warrantAuthorizes an air pollution control officer to request a search warrant for investigative purposes. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6497 1999–00 |
School health personnelDeclares that no certificated or noncertificated school district employee may practice or represent himself or herself as a school health aide by use of any title or description of services without being registered to practice... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6522 1999–00 |
Physical therapyThe licensure of all physical therapists is required; three exemptions are listed. The techniques, devices, and medications that physical therapists may use in diagnosing and treating patients are defined. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6538 1999–00 |
Highway congestion reliefCreates the state highway construction congestion relief account in the treasury within the transportation fund. All receipts from RCW 82.08.020(2) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6460 1999–00 |
Uniform medical planProvides that, unless he or she requests otherwise in writing, a retired, disabled, or separated employee shall automatically be enrolled in the uniform medical plan if the health plan in which he or she is otherwise enrolled... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5634 1999–00 |
Student retention/promotion$ By the beginning of 2000-01 school year, all local school boards must have a policy on the promotion and retention of students. School districts with existing policies must amend them if necessary. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6406 1999–00 |
HOV lanesModifies the permitted use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to be effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6407 1999–00 |
Forest practices definitionAmends RCW 76.09.020 to provide that "forest practice" shall also not include any activities with a primary purpose other than that of growing, harvesting, or processing timber that have met the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6409 1999–00 |
Environmental hearings applsProvides that if a person, who is neither a permit applicant nor the issuing agency, appeals a decision by a board identified in RCW 43.21B.005 to a court, the permit applicant may request the court to require the person to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6414 1999–00 |
Optometric physician asstsLicensed optometrists may obtain an optometric physician assistant credential upon completion of training under an ophthalmologist, which would expand the scope of their practice to include some limited surgical procedures and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5170 1999–00 |
School district name changes$ Allows a school district board to change the name of the school district without an election if it receives a petition, makes a motion to do so, and votes to do so after a public hearing. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5199 1999–00 |
Tuberculosis control$ Removes obsolete and redundant language from statute. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5200 1999–00 |
Secretary of health authorty$ Repeals the expiration date of the authority of the Secretary of Health to establish uniform administrative procedures affecting the regulated health professions. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5240 1999–00 |
Birth defects surveillance$ Repeals obsolete and redundant language regarding birth defect data collection, which will improves collection process. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5250 1999–00 |
Women's health programsThe Department of Health has the authority to solicit and receive funds from available sources in order to design and implement programs relating to women = s health issues. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5268 1999–00 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5275 1999–00 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennial$ Creates the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee to plan and promote the bicentennial. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5328 1999–00 |
Guides & outfitters/taxationA taxable leasehold interest does not include the nonexclusive use of national forest wilderness lands by commercial packing, guiding, and outfitting operations. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |