Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5920 1999–00 |
MidwivesInsurers must provide women with direct access to licensed midwives. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5953 1999–00 |
Public interest attorneysIntent . A loan repayment and conditional scholarship endowment program is created to encourage outstanding law students and attorneys to practice in public interest areas of the law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6167 1999–00 |
Public assistanceApplicants for public assistance use a single, streamlined universal application form, avoiding repetitive applications. A purpose of the streamlined form is to assist the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6259 1999–00 |
Credit cardsCredit cards many not be issued to persons under 21 without obtaining a written application that includes all existing available credit, by source and amount, and the applicant qualifies for credit under reasonable and prudent... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6273 1999–00 |
Lead-based paint hazardsThe Department of Health is directed to establish an education program on lead poisoning using federal funds. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6296 1999–00 |
Independence thru collg/TANFThe Independence through College for Achievers in Need (I-CAN) program provides TANF benefits, including child care, food stamps, medical assistance, cash grants and limited tuition assistance for up to 600 welfare recipients... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6331 1999–00 |
Health care info/disclosureC Requires health care providers to use reasonable safeguards for the security of health care information by deleting outdated telephone and fax numbers and by taking affirmative actions to assure that health care information... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6364 1999–00 |
WorkFirst/preapprenticeshipsEnrollment in a preapprenticeship training program with duration of up to 20 weeks is considered pre-employment training and is therefore a work activity in the WorkFirst program. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6365 1999–00 |
WorkFirst/apprenticeshipsThe Employment Security Department (ES) is directed to appoint a WorkFirst apprenticeship coordinator. The coordinator's duties include creating more apprenticeship and preapprenticeship opportunities for WorkFirst participants. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6367 1999–00 |
Telephone advertisingLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the need for consumers to have complete and accurate information about the calling plans they are offered and sold. Definitions for relevant terms are included. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6391 1999–00 |
Health care providersThe primary care provider study is authorized. The Department of Social and Health Services and the Health Care Authority must jointly conduct a statewide study to determine payment sources for primary care providers, and from... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6396 1999–00 |
CTED splitThe purpose of the act is to effectively organize state efforts to address the community and economic development needs of the citizens by restructuring the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development into two... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6411 1999–00 |
Energy facility sitingA Joint Legislative Task Force on Energy Facility Siting Reform is created consisting of eight voting members and eight nonvoting members. Voting members are legislators: two from each party from both the Senate and the House... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6416 1999–00 |
Needlesticks and sharpsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt rules by March 1, 2001, governing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, and HIV. L&I = s rules must require each... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6441 1999–00 |
Oil and gas pipeline safetyThis bill is known as the Washington State Pipeline Safety Act. The current duties of the UTC covering hazardous liquid pipelines are transferred to the Department of Ecology. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6518 1999–00 |
In-home servicesThree license categories for home health, home care, and hospice agencies are combined into one A in-home services agency @ license. Several exemptions to this license are added to existing exemptions, including individuals... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6613 1999–00 |
Child passenger restraintIf a child is less than one year of age, the child must be properly restrained in a rear-facing infant seat. From ages one to four and/or less than 40 pounds, a child must travel in a forward facing child safety seat. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6714 1999–00 |
Respiratory care practionersRespiratory care practitioners must complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education approved by the Secretary of Health every two years. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6825 1999–00 |
Western state hospital landThe Department of Social and Health Services must transfer approximately 575 acres of the campus at Western State Hospital which is not part of the central institutional campus to the CEPRI trust. The land may never be sold,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6863 1999–00 |
Counselor credentialingRevises provisions of chapter 18.19 RCW relating to the omnibus credentialing act for counselors, social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Repeals RCW 18.19.110, 18.19.120, and 18.19.130. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 8, 2000 |
| SB 6862 1999–00 |
Assistive technology accessFinds that providing meaningful access to appropriate assistive technology for senior citizens and children and adults with disabilities is a matter of public interest. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 7, 2000 |
| SB 5288 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passage prohibitnThe line of prohibition for oil tankers is moved westward to Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. The line is located at the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5465 1999–00 |
Family planning servicesThe Department of Social and Health services may, upon approval from the Federal Health Care Financing Administration, implement a waiver to provide family planing services for persons with family incomes at or below 200... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5569 1999–00 |
Strike or lockout/unemplymntIndividuals are not disqualified from unemployment benefits for certain strikes resulting from the unfair labor practices of employers. Following the filing of a complaint, the regional director of the National Labor Relations... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |