Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5838 2005–06 |
Hepatitis C treatmentsThe requirement that a pharmacist exchange a preferred drug for any nonpreferred drug under the state's preferred drug list does not apply to a refill of a specific immunomodulator/antiviral treatment for hepatitis C. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6391 2005–06 |
Long-term care settingsA Continuing Care Retirement Community may provide supportive services to a nonresident living in the independent senior housing setting. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6637 2005–06 |
Adult family home providersA provider applying for an adult family license after January 1, 2007, must complete a Department of Social and Health Services approved 48-hour adult family home administration and business planning class, prior to being... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6731 2005–06 |
Sellers of travelMakes it a crime to knowingly promote travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6417 2005–06 |
Sexual conduct with animalExpands the crime of first degree animal cruelty to include any acts of sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| SB 5714 2005–06 |
Breast & cervical cancerAuthorizes the Department of Health to establish an early detection breast and cervical cancer screening program for women age 40 to 64 with income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 6373 2005–06 |
Boarding homesRemoves the expiration date of the current boarding home bed hold policy. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 6416 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid schemes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 6418 2005–06 |
Dental hygienist licenseModifies renewal requirements for initial limited licenses to practice dental hygiene. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 6606 2005–06 |
Edu interpreters for hearingRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to develop standards for educational interpreters for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 6658 2005–06 |
Mental health counselorsAllows applicants for a license to practice mental health counseling to meet their supervised experience requirement under the supervision of a licensed mental health practitioner who is not a licensed mental health counselor. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 5048 2005–06 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits the distribution of tobacco product samples. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| SB 6278 2005–06 |
Specialty hospitalsThe Legislature establishes specific requirements in order for specialty hospitals to be licensed. These requirements include compliance with minimum participation rates for providing services to medicare and medicaid... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6298 2005–06 |
Renewable fuelsThe bill exempts from the state retail sales and use tax the sale of parts and services needed to modify motor vehicles to use biodiesel or ethanol fuels of an 85 percent concentration or higher. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6599 2005–06 |
Puget Sound transportationA Central Puget Sound Regional Transportation Governance Commission must be appointed by the Governor to develop a proposal that, among other things, establishes a single point of accountability for a transportation funding... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6830 2005–06 |
Support our troops lic plateCreating a "Support Our Troops" special license plate. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6381 2005–06 |
Windshield tint exemption(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides a windshield tint exemption for law enforcement vehicles. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6419 2005–06 |
Dental hygienist/projectsThe Secretary of the Department of Health can create five pilot projects in underserved areas of the state where dental hygienists can practice without dentist supervision. The goal is to increase access to effective... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6690 2005–06 |
Blood-drawing proceduresHealth care assistants are permitted to conduct blood drawing procedures on research study participants in the residences of the research study participants as long as they do so as part of a research study authorized by the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6820 2005–06 |
Licensing physiciansIn addition to the licensing requirements already provided for by statute, applicants must show (1) that they have not engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter, (2) that... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6130 2005–06 |
Health savings accountThe Health Care Authority is directed to offer a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account as an option alongside its traditional comprehensive medical insurance offerings. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6470 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersWashington Manufacturing Services is organized as a private, nonprofit corporation to operate a modernization extension system, coordinate modernization resources, and stimulate the competitiveness of small and midsize... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6487 2005–06 |
False academic credentialsA false academic credential is defined. The definition includes academic certificates, degrees, course work, degree credits, transcripts, or certification of a degree. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6605 2005–06 |
Edu interpreters for hearingThe bill includes recommendations one through three and also six. "Educational interpreter" is defined. By 2010, school districts must assess all educational interpreters employed by the district. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |