Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6587 2005–06 |
Mental helath ombudsmanA centralized, independent Office of Mental Health Ombudsman (OMHO) is created. Services are provided by a nonprofit organization contracting with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6730 2005–06 |
Reclaimed waterBy no later than the end of 2009, the Department of Ecology is required to adopt rules for reclaimed water use. The rules must address all aspects of reclaimed water use, including industrial uses, surface percolation, and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6747 2005–06 |
Safe school plansIf funding is provided, all schools must have comprehensive safe school plans in place by the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. The schools that have been "mapped" must include that information in their safe school plan by... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6846 2005–06 |
College in high school progThe College in the High School program is established in statute. The OSPI, SBCTC, and the public baccalaureate institutions must jointly develop and adopt rules for the CHS program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5017 2005–06 |
Sale of logs and woodThe Department of Natural Resources is required to identify monies deposited into the aquatic lands enhancement account that are derived from the sales of logs or other wood material from the state-owned aquatic lands of Lake... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5288 2005–06 |
Juveniles in custodyRequires law enforcement to make reasonable attempts to notify a child's parent, guardian, or custodian when the child is taken into custody and is being held. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5691 2005–06 |
Jury source listsThe legislature finds that in counties with more than one superior court facility, jurors are being asked to travel excessively long distances to attend court proceedings. Consideration of a juror's proximity to a particular... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6324 2005–06 |
Foster careThe bill extends the provision allowing children to remain in foster care until the age of 21 while pursuing post-secondary education so long as they maintain a 2.5 grade point average and remain enrolled in school. The number... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6469 2005–06 |
Commission/health care costsThe Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Cost and Access is created to provide a forum for the development and implementation of long-term strategies to assure access to secure, appropriate, and affordable care for all... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6739 2005–06 |
Campaign contributionsCandidates for county, city, and town offices are added to those to which the $700 contribution limitation applies. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6186 2005–06 |
Insurance/dependent childrenIf a health plan provides dependent coverage for an individual or group, it must give the individual or each member of the group the option of covering any unmarried dependent: (1) under the age of twenty-five; or (b) under... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6363 2005–06 |
Worksite health promotionThe Legislature finds that worksite health promotion programs have both health and financial benefits, and states its intent to encourage their development. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 5183 2005–06 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family swelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6843 2005–06 |
Death with dignity actProvides that an adult who is capable, is a resident of Washington state, and has been determined by the attending physician and consulting physician to be suffering from a terminal disease, and who has voluntarily expressed... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6831 2005–06 |
Individual health insuranceThe composition of the WSHIP board of directors is changed, adding a consumer representative and subtracting a carrier representative. The number of persons who can be denied enrollment in the individual market based on the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6768 2005–06 |
Minors with alcoholProvides that the court may suspend a driver's license issued to or the driving privilege of a person for not more than: (1) Thirty days for a first conviction; and (2) Six months for a second or subsequent conviction. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6746 2005–06 |
Petroleum corporationsFinds that Washington citizens and businesses are paying historically high prices for gasoline while the major oil companies are reaping windfall profits. As a result, tens of millions of dollars are being taken from the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 5069 2005–06 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5494 2005–06 |
Malpractice insurance prgrmSpecialists whose malpractice insurance premiums are comparable to those for primary care providers would also be eligible for the malpractice insurance. The prohibition on providers insured under this program from providing... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6733 2005–06 |
City trans authoritiesA new Caretaker Board is created to govern the authority during dissolution. The Board is comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 6666 2005–06 |
Board of dental hygieneCreates the board of dental hygiene. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6623 2005–06 |
Chemotherapy/anticancer drugAn exemption from B&O tax is provided for amounts derived from sales of prescription chemotherapy and anticancer drugs for infusion or injection for human use, if the drugs are sold for an amount not exceeding the rate at or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6629 2005–06 |
Child care/TANFA TANF recipient who is meeting his or her Individual Responsibility Plan requirements and is eligible for WCCC must be eligible to receive child care for all the hours the recipient is working and enrolled in an educational,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6642 2005–06 |
ProstitutionProhibits sellers of travel from promoting travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |