Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6201 2001–02 |
Prescription drug price progThe prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6238 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminologyFinds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5621 2001–02 |
Animal therapy$ Authorizes licensed massage practitioners to apply for endorsement as large or small animal massage practitioners. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5896 2001–02 |
DNA testing of evidence$ Permits incarcerated felons to request post-conviction deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5565 2001–02 |
Controlled substance orders$ A Schedule II controlled substance may be dispensed to a patient in long-term care or hospice facility by a facsimile copy of a prescription sent by a prescribing practitioner. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5877 2001–02 |
Social workers & counselors(Proposed striking amendment) | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5184 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adult abuse$ The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is authorized to disclose the results of investigations conducted by the department on people who are working for home health agencies, hospice or home care agencies,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| SB 5359 2001–02 |
Health prfssns brd members$ Allows the Secretary of Health to appoint any number of pro tem members to committees of a health professions board or commission. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5566 2001–02 |
Prescription drug info card$ Health benefit plans that issue prescription drug information cards to beneficiaries for filling prescriptions by pharmacists are required to use uniform prescription drug information. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5903 2001–02 |
Physician license fees$ Raises the $25 annual surcharge on physician licenses to no more than $35 to fund the Impaired Physicians Program. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 6020 2001–02 |
Access to dental care$ Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a school sealant endorsement program for dental hygienists and dental assistants serving low-income, rural, at-risk children in school-based sealant programs. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5258 2001–02 |
Disclosure/health care info$ It is a negligent violation of law to fax a patient = s confidential sexually transmitted disease information to an unauthorized recipient if the sender knew or had reason to know that the fax telephone number was incorrect. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| SB 6875 1999–00 |
GratuitiesDeclares that it is unlawful for a "seller," as defined in RCW 82.08.010, to label an amount as a "tip" or "gratuity" when that amount is not a genuine voluntary payment by a buyer in connection with a retail sale. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 26, 2000 |
| SB 6368 1999–00 |
Lockouts/unemployment beneftMaximum 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. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| SB 6402 1999–00 |
Civil service act reform$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2003. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| SB 6277 1999–00 |
Envirnmntl permit cost-reimb$ Authorizes voluntary cost-reimbursement agreements between permit applicants and certain agencies for complex projects which require an environmental impact statement. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6621 1999–00 |
Adult offender supervision$ Creates a task force to study the new interstate compact for adult offenders on parole or probation to determine whether it is in the state's interest to adopt the new proposed compact. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6678 1999–00 |
Parimutuel wagering sunsetC Repeals the sunset provision which will allow the current reduced parimutuel tax rate and tax distribution to remain in effect permanently. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 5739 1999–00 |
Death certificates$ Allows funeral directors or coroners to accept a certificate of death signed by an advanced registered nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6172 1999–00 |
Bone marrow donation$ Allows minors under the age of 18 to be bone marrow donors. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6502 1999–00 |
Long-term care training$ Beginning in March 2002, caregivers in all long-term care settings must have an orientation before employment. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6683 1999–00 |
Traffic enforcement$ Requires the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to gather data on vehicle stops and searches made by the WSP to examine whether racial profiling is a factor in deciding who to stop. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6811 1999–00 |
Comm/tech colleges/leave$ Grants sick leave to part-time academic employees on a pro-rata basis. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6067 1999–00 |
Health insurance coverage$ Preexisting waiting periods in the individual and small group insurance markets are increased from three to nine months. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 23, 2000 |
| SB 5590 1999–00 |
Oral medications at school$ Public and private schools may administer oral medications prescribed by licensed health care professionals prescribing within the scope of the professionals' authority. This language replaces the current restriction to... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 22, 2000 |