Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5934 1999–00 |
Naturopathic physiciansThe practice of naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is changed to include minor office procedures, radiography, and the prescription of naturopathic medicines. Minor office procedures are expanded to include the excision of... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5950 1999–00 |
Early hearing lossLegislative findings are made. The Department of Health is directed to establish ten early hearing loss detection, diagnosis, and intervention pilot programs around Washington State. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5956 1999–00 |
Comm/tech coll part-time facThe differences between full- and part-time pay rates are addressed in two ways--increased compensation and establishment of a joint select committee to explore the availability of resources to address the issue long-term.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6013 1999–00 |
Health needs programsProvides that the secretary may accept such grants, services, and property from the federal government, foundations, organizations, medical schools, and other entities as are available for the purpose of designing and... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6022 1999–00 |
Medicaid prescription progrmThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a trial prescription drug program to increase compliance and reduce costs. Under the program, the department is to direct pharmacists to dispense a limited number of... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6028 1999–00 |
Salmon habitat/recreatn landProvides that, in order to provide funds necessary for the acquisition of critical salmon habitat and recreation areas, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the committee a maximum of one billion dollars of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6029 1999–00 |
ReflexologistsProvides that certified reflexologists shall meet educational requirements as set by the board subject to the approval of the secretary by rule. The educational requirements shall meet a minimum standard of educational hours... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6042 1999–00 |
Road and bridge tollsPublic-private initiative program agreements may not restrict the public = s current use of existing state transportation systems and facilities. Public-private initiative agreements may not impose or increase tolls or user... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6046 1999–00 |
Day care licensing inspectrsDirects the department of health to employ sufficient licensing inspectors to meet its statutory and regulatory requirements regarding inspections of child day-care centers and family day-care providers under RCW 74.15.060 by... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6061 1999–00 |
School trust landsMakes an appropriation of five million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, from the general fund to the resource management cost account for management of the common school trust lands. Makes an appropriation of... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6072 1999–00 |
Vending machine food salesRegulates tax exemptions for sales of food products sold through vending machines for human consumption. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6103 1999–00 |
Health insurance accessRevises provisions concerning access to individual health insurance coverage. Creates the task force on health care reinsurance, which expires December 31, 2000. Makes an appropriation of seventy-five thousand dollars for the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6135 1999–00 |
Golf & country clubsThe definition of A any place of public resort @ includes any place where public amusement, entertainment, sports, or recreation of any kind is offered with or without charge, including golf and/or country clubs whether public... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6163 1999–00 |
Glf clb open spce dsgnationClassification as A open space land @ is removed upon determination by the assessor, after giving the owner written notice and an opportunity to be heard, that all or a portion of such land is in use as a golf club owned and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6169 1999–00 |
Dmstc violence unemply compAuthorizes a claimant to receive unemployment compensation when leaving work due to domestic violence. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6198 1999–00 |
Health insurance coverageAny state resident may purchase any plan purchased for the public employees' benefit program or for the Basic Health Plan. The premium may not exceed the lowest cost the state paid to purchase a given plan in fiscal year 1999,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5587 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsSeveral requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 19, 1999 |
| SB 5485 1999–00 |
Tobacco product manufactrers$ Ensures that tobacco manufacturers not participating in the settlement cannot obtain an unfair market advantage. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5693 1999–00 |
Dev disabilities trust fundThe developmental disabilities endowment trust fund is created. The endowment is funded through private contributions and state appropriations and invested by the State Investment Board. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 384, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5312 1999–00 |
Health care workplace violnc$ Health care employers, including hospitals, mental health evaluation and treatment facilities, home care agencies, and community mental health programs, must develop and implement workplace violence protection programs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5416 1999–00 |
Children's health insurance$ Establishes a health insurance program for children with family income between 200 percent and 250 percent of poverty. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5864 1999–00 |
Long-term care residents$ A health carrier that provides coverage for a person at a long-term care facility following the person's hospitalization shall, upon request of the individual, provide such coverage at the facility in which the person... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5789 1999–00 |
K-20 telecommunatns network$ Creating the K20 Educational Network Board as replacement for the Telecommunications Oversight and Policy Committee (TOPC). | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 5095 1999–00 |
Open public meetings$ Clarifies that public corporations, commissions, or authorities created by counties and cities are subject to general laws controlling local governments, such as the Open Public Meetings Act and the Open Public Records Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5828 1999–00 |
Gift of life award$ Alters the Washington Gift of Life in form to an award. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |