Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dennis Braddock
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2813 1991–92 |
LEOFF retirement systemTo permit LEOFF enrollment in the HCA plan, current law that prohibits LEOFF participation in the HCA benefits plan is deleted. However, participation in the HCA by LEOFF members is subject to collective bargaining rights. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2811 1991–92 |
AIDS nursing suppliesThe cost of nursing supplies at the pilot long-term care facility designed for persons with AIDS which exceed the average cost of nursing supplies for Medicaid nursing facilities statewide is exempt from the state's... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1392 1991–92 |
Acupuncturist licensureAcupuncture is redefined as a health care service based on a traditional Asian system of medical theory. The acupuncture scope of practice is expanded to include therapeutic breathing and exercise techniques based on... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2055 1991–92 |
Criminal history bckgrnd cksThe Secretary of Health in addition to the Secretary of DSHS is directed to adopt requirements for the licensure or relicensure of agencies and facilities which provide care to vulnerable adults. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1258 1991–92 |
Nursing home administrationThe State Board of Examiners for the Licensing of Nursing Home Administrators is renamed as the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators. Membership requirements on the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators are made... | William Day (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2371 1991–92 |
Conserv dist special assessmThe period of time over which a county legislative authority may impose special assessments for a conservation district is expanded from one year to up to 10 years. If the county authorizes a system of special assessments for... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2555 1991–92 |
Limited dental practicesUpon the request of the dean of the University of Washington Dental School, the board is authorized to grant a limited license to university residents in post-graduate dental education to practice dentistry in connection with... | John Moyer (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2967 1991–92 |
Intermediate care facilitiesA new business and occupation tax on intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded is created. The tax is equal to 15 percent of the gross income from inpatient services, payable on a monthly basis. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1083 1991–92 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsThe Health Care Authority (HCA) is given authority to address this concern. Employees of state agencies may authorize payroll deduction only for insurance plans provided by or contracted for by the Health Care Authority (HCA). | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1102 1991–92 |
Electric spa certificationHydromassage bathtubs may not be offered for sale or exchange unless the complete unit, the tub and the electrical equipment, is certified by an approved electrical products testing laboratory. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1395 1991–92 |
State patrol crime labThe State Patrol is required to maintain the crime laboratory system in at least the same locations as it did on December 31, 1990. The Patrol must provide services at those locations through June 30, 1993. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1726 1991–92 |
Tribally controlled collegesNeedy students attending certain tribally controlled colleges may be eligible to participate in various state funded financial aid programs. These programs include the state need grant, state work study, future teachers... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2110 1991–92 |
Watercraft ad valorem taxThe responsibility for collecting the state property tax levy on vessels is transferred to the Department of Revenue. Vessels listed for property taxes will be assigned a tax registration number and a decal. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2313 1991–92 |
Mental health info systemCurrent law is amended to maintain the central system dateline of January 1, 1993, but delaying the RSN deadline to June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2341 1991–92 |
Hospital charges disclosureThere is a legislative finding that the disclosure of charges for hospital services ordered by physicians and other health providers for in-patients may make providers more aware of the cost consequences. This may result in a... | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2364 1991–92 |
Substance abusers fam planngThe Department of Health and the Department of Social and Health Services are required to jointly develop a curriculum and training format for substance abuse counselors and community service staff. Chemical dependency... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2420 1991–92 |
Rural health facilitiesUnder certain conditions, a rural hospital is exempt from review under the certificate of need law if, within three years of obtaining a license as a rural health facility, it reverts to its former status as a licensed hospital. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2453 1991–92 |
Rec vehicle driver trainingThe Department of Licensing is required to develop a curriculum to be offered to drivers of recreational vehicles by commercial driver training schools or traffic safety organizations. This curriculum is to be in place by... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |