Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5542 2013–14 |
Public employee benefitsModifies state health care authority provisions with regard to benefits for public employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5549 2013–14 |
Surgical technologistsRequires an applicant for registration as a surgical technologist to submit evidence of successful completion of a nationally and programmatically accredited surgical technology program or a surgical technology program offered... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5553 2013–14 |
AmbulancesRequires the department of health to complete a study of the potential to divert ambulances to urgent care facilities when appropriate. Expires August 1, 2014. | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5554 2013–14 |
Prescrip monitoring programThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5562 2013–14 |
Medical care or withdrawalHealth care providers or health care facilities that participate in the provision of medical care or in the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment in accordance with a POLST order are immune from legal... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5575 2013–14 |
State parks fundingLitter Tax Revenue is Transferred to State Parks. Litter tax revenue must be collected and deposited in the State Parks' Renewal and Stewardship Account, which is the general depository for camping and other funds collected by... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5612 2013–14 |
Water purveyor facilitiesDesignates that facilities and infrastructure of water purveyors are essential public facilities under growth management planning requirements. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5626 2013–14 |
MidwiferyProvides that a person is regarded as practicing midwifery if he or she renders medical aid for a fee or compensation to an infant up to two weeks of age. Revises requirements for midwives when renewing their license. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5631 2013–14 |
Health care/low-incomeThe language limiting the state-contracted managed care plans' payment of non-participating providers, and the requirements to report the use of contracted providers and non-participating providers, expires July 1, 2014. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5671 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to establish interagency agreements with the department of social and health services, the department of services for the blind, and other state agencies that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5672 2013–14 |
Youth programsDuring calendar year 2013, $5 million must be distributed from the state lottery account as follows: $2.5 million to the state fair fund; and $2.5 million to the Horse Racing Commission operating account. Distribution amounts... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5675 2013–14 |
Industrial insuranceCreates an efficient and cost-effective industrial insurance system for the benefit of employers and employees by introducing competition into the system through a choice of insurance carriers from whom employers may purchase... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5683 2013–14 |
Death with dignity actRevises the death with dignity act relating to informed consent and reporting of death. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5695 2013–14 |
Wellness programsAuthorizes a health carrier to offer or sponsor a wellness program that is not part of the health benefit plan or health benefit contract and to include incentives as part of the wellness program. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5706 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesOSPI must establish interagency agreements with agencies that provide high school transition services to students with disabilities or students covered by section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5719 2013–14 |
Stand-alone dental coverageRequires the insurance commissioner to establish by rule the requirements and procedures for pediatric oral services to be purchased as stand-alone dental coverage in a nongrandfathered individual and small group markets of... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5791 2013–14 |
Youth programsDuring calendar year 2013, $5 million must be distributed from the state lottery account as such: $2.5 million to the state fair fund; and $2.5 million to the Horse Racing Commission operating account. Distribution amounts... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5792 2013–14 |
Inmates in jails/health careHospitals licensed and regulated by the Department of Health must as a condition of licensure, contract with jails for inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary services if deemed appropriate by the jail. Jails may only reimburse a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5813 2013–14 |
Youth programs/ag fairsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5815 2013–14 |
Vapor productsProhibits the sale or transfer of a vapor product, or any instrument or paraphernalia that is solely designed for the smoking or ingestion of tobacco or shisha, including a hookah or water pipe, to a person under eighteen years old. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5838 2013–14 |
Nursing facility paymentRevises nursing facility payment methodology provisions to restore some of the changes made in chapter 7, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess. (ESSB 5581). | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5845 2013–14 |
Attorney compensationEstablishes the professional compensation parity act. Requires attorneys and law firms to charge an indigent person a fee for services that is based upon a sliding fee schedule for determination of discounts from charges for... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5854 2013–14 |
Tac. Narrows tollbridge acctMonies transferred from the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account to pay for debt service is limited to $60 million per fiscal year. Monies in excess of $60 million that are needed to cover the debt service on the Tacoma Narrows... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5869 2013–14 |
Legislation w/fiscal impactsRequires an expiration date on any enactment of the legislature with a fiscal note indicating a fiscal impact unless specific funding is provided in an appropriation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5894 2013–14 |
Medicaid expansionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |