Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5226 2003–04 |
OptometryAllows optometrists to prescribe and administer diagnostic or therapeutic oral medications and injectable epinephrine upon completion of additional training. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| SB 5509 2003–04 |
Organ donor registryRequires the federally-designated organ procurement organization to create a statewide organ and tissue donor registry with information from driver's licenses and identicards. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2003 |
May 6, 2003 |
| SB 5966 2003–04 |
DentistsApplicants for a license to practice dentistry who are currently licensed in another state do not have to take the Washington State dental examination if they show proof of graduation from an approved dental program. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 6609 2001–02 |
Ecology department studies$ Authorizes local governments to discuss and dispute the findings of studies conducted by the Department of Ecology. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| SB 6234 2001–02 |
Insurance premiums$ Requires that automobile insurance policies specify the date on which the premium is due and that such policies allow for a five day grace period before any late charges will be assessed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 5777 2001–02 |
Retirees/hlth care benefits$ Retirees and disabled employees from local government and other political subdivisions will be permitted to continue their coverage under a health plan established by their employer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5841 2001–02 |
Growth management act$ Extends the September 1, 2002 deadlines and a schedule for scheduled review and evaluation of comprehensive plans and development regulations for GMA jurisdictions, and for critical area and natural resource lands review for... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6698 2001–02 |
Reflexologists$ Reflexologists limiting their practice to the hands, feet and ears are exempted from the requirements of licensing under the state Massage Practice Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
| SB 5735 2001–02 |
Motorcycle taillights$ Authorizes motorcycles to have a blue insert on the taillight. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6832 2001–02 |
Interpreter servicesInterpreter services and interpreter brokerage services are exempt from the statutes governing procurement of non-client services. DSHS is directed to procure and deliver these services through whatever means it determines to... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| SB 6482 2001–02 |
Alcohol/drug abuse treatment$ Removes the six month limitation on alcohol and drug treatment services for indigent persons. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| SB 5522 2001–02 |
Mental health ombudsman$ Creates a Mental Health Ombudsman in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5791 2001–02 |
Lw enfrcmnt officers/actions$ Allows a local government to revoke the granting of a request to defend an officer, employee, or volunteer in a civil action arising out of the person's performance of official duties. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5797 2001–02 |
Workers' compensation$ Makes health services provided by advanced registered nurse practitioners within their scope of practice available to injured workers. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5833 2001–02 |
Initiatives and referendums$ Requires the Office of the Secretary of State to hold public hearings on initiative measures that have been certified for the general election ballot. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 5882 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersThe implementation schedule for Washington State's ergonomics rules is delayed for two years. L&I performs extensive pilot demonstration projects with employees and employers of various sizes of businesses, to increase... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6003 2001–02 |
Commercial drivers' licensesChristmas trees and wood products harvested from private tree farms and transported by vehicles weighing no more than 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight are removed from the definition of agricultural products. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6356 2001–02 |
Children/environmentl health$ Creates the 15-member Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council (Council) to review existing laws, regulations, and standards to ensure adequate protection of children's health from environmental hazards. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6368 2001–02 |
Prescription drugs$ Directs the Health Care Authority to establish a drug education and utilization system including a state preferred drug list for use by state agencies that purchase or provide health care. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6393 2001–02 |
Jail services$ Expands the provision that limits county contracts for jail services between cities located within its county borders and other counties. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6414 2001–02 |
Money transmitters$ Creates a statutory scheme for the licensing and regulation of persons involved in the business of money transmission or currency exchange. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6444 2001–02 |
Stretcher van-type vehiclesVehicles other than ambulances and aid vehicles may not transport patients who must be carried on a stretcher for purposes of medical care or who may require medical attention in route. The Department of Health in conjunction... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6471 2001–02 |
Labeling of agriculture$ Requires businesses offering fresh fruit or vegetables grown in the United States or grown in Washington for retail sale to display placards indicating that the product was either "Grown in United States" or "Grown in... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 40, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6501 2001–02 |
Offender residences$ Requires juveniles found guilty of a sex offense to be detained prior to disposition. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6524 2001–02 |
Credit history/insurance$ Prohibits insurers from cancelling or refusing to renew a personal insurance policy due to a person's credit history. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |