Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5547 1999–00 |
School medical assistanceC With the exception of staff with nursing training, current school employees may file a written letter of refusal to administer oral medications to or bladder catheterizations of students. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 5786 1999–00 |
Acupuncture servicesEffective January 1, 2002, the Department of Social and Health Services must offer acupuncture services under the state Medicaid program through state licensed providers. The department is to limit the number of treatments... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6137 1999–00 |
Death penalty task forceA death penalty task force must review existing statutes and court rules to determine: (1) the adequacy of counsel and resources provided defendants, (2) the uniformity of decision-making by prosecuting attorneys, (3) the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6623 1999–00 |
Community services programsThe department is directed to adopt rules to pay workers in certified community residential programs a rate no less than 80 percent of the average hourly wage and benefits paid to employees of state operated living... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6665 1999–00 |
Flouridation of waterThe Legislature's intent to combat dental disease in vulnerable populations is expressed. Wherever public water supplies serve more than 1,000 residential connections with less than the therapeutic levels of fluoride in that... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6699 1999–00 |
Child care leaveAn individual who leaves work to care for a child during the year following the birth or adoption of the child may receive unemployment compensation for a maximum of five weeks. The individual is not denied unemployment... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6830 1999–00 |
Mental health ombudsmanFinds that in order to comply with the community mental health services act, chapter 71.24 RCW, and the medicaid managed care mental health waiver, and to effectively assist persons with mental illness and consumers of mental... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6828 1999–00 |
Indian tribes/liquor taxesThe Governor is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with federally recognized tribes regarding liquor taxation. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6809 1999–00 |
Children/residential serviceThe Washington Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the types of residential services provided to children in the care of the Department of Social and Health Services, Children = s Administration. The... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6746 1999–00 |
Long-term care faclitiesProvides that long-term care facilities shall: (1) Require that all employees and residents, unless otherwise exempted, have current documentation of influenza virus and pneumococcal disease immunization. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6780 1999–00 |
Children with special needsCreates a scholarship program for child care providers seeking training to enable them to competently serve children with special needs. Child care providers are eligible for the scholarship program if they: (1) Currently... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6718 1999–00 |
Transit sales & use taxDeclares that the legislature has found and declared in RCW 47.06.140 that transportation facilities and services of high-capacity transportation systems are of state-wide significance. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6723 1999–00 |
Juvenile rehab counselorsAmends RCW 72.01.045 to provide that, in recognition of the hazardous nature of employment in state institutions and community residential settings, the legislature hereby provides a supplementary program to reimburse... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6735 1999–00 |
Infertility/insuranceRequires that health plans providing benefits for pregnancy-related services cover diagnosis and treatment of infertility. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6684 1999–00 |
Medical records/privacyThe statute preventing the disclosure of health care information without written authorization by a health care provider is expanded to prevent the disclosure of health care information by any person. Health care providers are... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6698 1999–00 |
Citizen councilor programThe offices of Citizen Councilor Coordinator and Deputy Citizen Councilor Coordinator are created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The officers must be given space to work in existing... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6657 1999–00 |
Prescription drugs/prc limitProvides that, as a condition of being a provider for the medical assistance program under chapter 74.09 RCW, any pharmacy, upon presentation of a valid medicare card, may charge a medicare beneficiary a price no greater than... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| 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 6674 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |