Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6597 2003–04 |
Home & community careRecognizes the importance of case management as a critical home and community care service and maintains its commitment to this system of services; however, the legislature also affirms that in the event of limited case... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6553 2003–04 |
Health professionsRevises the department of health's health professions disciplinary authority. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6558 2003–04 |
CWU fee waiverCentral Washington University's authority to offer operating fee waivers is increased from 8 percent to 11 percent. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 5878 2003–04 |
Health care insuranceNo individual or organization with a religious or moral tenet opposed to a specific health care service is required to purchase or otherwise provide insurance coverage for that service if they object to doing so for reason of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 5879 2003–04 |
Conscience clausesConscience clauses are recognized as protecting constitutional First Amendment rights. Conscience clauses providing that no person may be required to pay for or provide biomedical services to which they have a bona fide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6523 2003–04 |
School-aged child/hlth careOSPI receives $45,000 to fund a grant writer to obtain additional funding for increasing the number of certificated school nurses in first class school districts. School districts with a ratio of more than 1,500 students for... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6525 2003–04 |
School nutrition & activityThe Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) with the assistance of the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Department of Health and the Board of Health, must form an advisory committee... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6004 2003–04 |
Ballot measure fiscal impactProvides that, for a ballot measure that proposes to reduce directly or indirectly, in any way, revenue for state or local government, the ballot measure proponents shall explain clearly in a prepared statement which... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6473 2003–04 |
Services to dev disabledDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received from the department of social and health services for the specific purpose of providing division of developmental disabilities contracted and certified... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6404 2003–04 |
Medicaid prescription prgrmRepeals RCW 74.09.650. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6423 2003–04 |
School-aged child/hlth careFinds that additional school nurses with the appropriate expertise are needed in our schools to play a pivotal role in improving the health and educational success of the school-age child. Provides that, by December 31, 2007,... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5086 2003–04 |
Ecology dpt water actionsA person appealing a DOE "water quantity decision" (i.e., a decision to grant or deny, amend, transfer, or enforce the conditions of a water right, or to require any person to discontinue use of water) may appeal the decision... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6379 2003–04 |
Child support/dev disabledProvides that, in the absence of a court order setting support, the department may establish an administrative order for support upon receipt of a referral or application for support enforcement services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6328 2003–04 |
Malpractice insuranceA supplemental malpractice insurance program (SMIP) is created to provide an excess layer of liability coverage for medical malpractice claims. The program is a distinct legal entity, not an insurer nor a state agency. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6280 2003–04 |
Nursing home complianceIn identifying the factors to be used in selecting an appropriate remedy for nursing homes found out of compliance with licensing requirements, DSHS is directed to use a scope and severity method that does not exceed federal... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6159 2003–04 |
Signature gatheringProvides that any person with a duty to register as a sex offender under RCW 9A.44.130 is prohibited from gathering signatures for any initiative or referendum measure. Declares that petitions circulated by a person with a... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6223 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationPhysicians must notify one of the parents of a pregnant minor woman at least 48 hours before performing an abortion. An exception can be granted in a medical emergency. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5015 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5016 2003–04 |
Unemployment benefitsProvides for calculation of unemployment compensation benefits using all four quarters of a base year. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5061 2003–04 |
Emergency med & trauma acctMoney in the emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account is not transferred to any other fund or account. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5081 2003–04 |
Driver's license applicationThe Department of Licensing may not issue a driver's license, driver's instruction permit, an agricultural driving permit, or an identicard to a person who has not proven that the person is lawfully within the United States. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5085 2003–04 |
Water recreation facilitiesRCW Chapter 70.90 is repealed. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5087 2003–04 |
Water commissionersTwo nonpartisan state government elective offices are created: the Eastern Washington Water Commissioner, elected from the 20 counties east of the crest of the Cascade Mountains, and the Western Washington Water Commissioner,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5110 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits tobacco product sampling. Repeals RCW 70.155.060 and 82.24.270. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |