Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6531 1997–98 |
Pharmacy student fee exemptnStudents who are registered in the pharmacy program may be exempt from the surcharge applied to more than 18 credit hours per term. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6532 1997–98 |
Hospice care coverageAll state purchased health care that provides coverage for hospice care may not require, as a condition of receiving that care, that a person agree not to receive other covered medical care. Any insurer that provides coverage... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6566 1997–98 |
Mental health parityDeclares an intent to end discrimination in Washington state in the offering of insurance coverage for mental disorders by requiring that health insurers provide coverage for mental health services at parity with medical and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6577 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increaseThe state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.75 for 1999, $6.50 for the year 2000, and for each year thereafter the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation by the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5476 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyBeginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) for a person under 16 years of age to operate, ride upon, be transported on or be towed by a bicycle on any public road, path or sidewalk without wearing an approved... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6486 1997–98 |
Managed care consumer protecThe "Managed Care Consumer Protection Act" establishes numerous requirements regarding the structure and operation of managed care plans by health carriers. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6512 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityThe Legislature finds there has been a decline in employee benefits and an increase in the number of part-time employees and intends that employers provide part-time employees benefits comparable to those provided full-time... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6521 1997–98 |
DOT noise wall retrofit projProvides that, for purposes of funding noise wall retrofit projects, in each fiscal year the department of transportation shall expend, as a minimum, a sum equal to five-tenths of one percent of all funds, both state and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6522 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageEvery policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage must provide coverage for maternity care under the same terms and conditions that coverage is provided for illness or disease.... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6428 1997–98 |
Noise health effects studyDeclares an intent to authorize a comprehensive review of current research studies on the health effects of noise and a review of current state and local noise programs in order to provide greater understanding of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6446 1997–98 |
Health care fundingProvides that a tax is imposed at the rate of 1.0 percent on all taxable income of each person for each taxable year. Provides for taxable income modifications. Provides that partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6450 1997–98 |
Supplemental operating budgtProvides supplemental appropriations. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6453 1997–98 |
Low-income housing revenueFinds that: (1) Housing is of vital importance to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the state; (2) safe, affordable housing is an essential factor for stabilizing communities; (3) local governments have a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6462 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6476 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedial actEstablishes provisions pertaining to the taxation of hazardous waste remedial actions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6366 1997–98 |
Tobacco/public funds invstmnProvides that, on or after January 1, 1999, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6367 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle fund refundsRevises RCW 46.09.170 relating to refunds from the motor vehicle fund that are credited to the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6368 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentProvides for impoundment and forfeiture of vehicles operated by persons driving a vehicle or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6373 1997–98 |
End-of-life care centerThe Washington State End of Life Resource Center is established. The goals of the center are to improve medical education regarding death and dying, and to increase public understanding of advance directives and care options. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6376 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health care beProvides that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6385 1997–98 |
Indoor pesticide applicatnsRequires any person making an indoor treatment to: (1) Post a pesticide notification sign at the treatment site, at a central area in one building, and at every entry point to the building at least forty-eight hours before an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6234 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsA different organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is provided. The city legislative body may be designated as the governing body for the metropolitan park district when the creation of the park district is... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6266 1997–98 |
Class size improvement progrMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6267 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |