Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6525 2001–02 |
Single premium credit ins$ Prohibits the sale of single premium credit insurance in connection with mortgage loan transactions in excess of $10,000. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6564 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesSignificant legislative rules to which the extensive pre-adoption analysis applies must be adopted before December 1 of any year and may not take effect before the end of the next regular legislative session. For newly... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6584 2001–02 |
Syphilis lab tests$ Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a fee for syphilis laboratory tests. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6585 2001–02 |
Dev disabled childrenThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to collect child support payments from parents of developmentally disabled children who place their children in the state's foster care system, either as a voluntary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6587 2001–02 |
Eye banks$ The authority of the Department of Health to license and regulate eye banks is repealed. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6827 2001–02 |
State health care benefitsThe percentage of their medical premium paid by the employee is to vary according to salary, as follows: Employees Earning : Pay at Least : less than $30,000 per year12% of premium. $30,001 - $50,00019% of premium. $45,001 -... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 6841 2001–02 |
Claims against pblc entitiesProvides that neither the state nor its agencies, institutions, officers, employees, or volunteers are liable to pay a claim or a judgment by any one person that exceeds the sum of one million dollars or any claim or judgment,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 5201 2001–02 |
TANF/higher educationSubject to specific funding and enrollment opportunities referenced in the state operating budget, the Higher Education for Lifelong Progress (HELP) program allows qualified welfare recipients to attend college on a full-time... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6336 2001–02 |
Community renewalThe title is changed to Community Renewal Act, and "urban renewal" is replaced with "community renewal." Modifying the Community Renewal Plan : Activities designed to reduce unemployment and poverty within the community... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6355 2001–02 |
Electric & gas servicesThe Attorney General may also request the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to approve low-income discount programs for electric and gas companies if a company does not have a program in place. Any program... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6369 2001–02 |
Credit cardsLegislative intent to curtail aggressive and predatory marketing of credit cards to children and young adults, and the inappropriate granting of credit is stated. Credit card issuers may not issue credit cards to a Washington... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6586 2001–02 |
HIV insuranceThe statute creating the Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome Program in the Department of Social and Health Services is repealed. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6720 2001–02 |
Initiative 775Amendments are made to Initiative 775 as follows: Language is added staggering the terms of the Home Care Quality Authority Board members, providing for their compensation, and allowing a board member to serve until his or her... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6776 2001–02 |
Sparkling beveragesState liquor stores are permitted to sell sparkling apple cider and sparkling grape juice processed, produced, and packaged in Washington and made exclusively from apples and grapes grown in the state of Washington, if such... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5836 2001–02 |
Cmmnty hlth centr facilities$ Creates a community health center assistance program in the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority. An account is created for this program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6527 2001–02 |
Solicitation license/permitAs part of the license application process, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner requires fingerprints from agents, brokers, solicitors, surplus line brokers, those in the business of financing insurance premiums, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6813 2001–02 |
State gvrnmnt hiring freezeProvides that the number of employees employed by each agency of state government shall not exceed the actual employment level of the agency on March 1, 2002, for all employee positions paid for, in full or in part, with funds... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| SB 6644 2001–02 |
WorkFirst/tax creditsA business and occupation tax credit is authorized for an employer whose employee was participating in the WorkFirst Program on the date that the employee was hired. The credit is equal to 10 percent of the wages paid to the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6666 2001–02 |
Nursing care servicesNursing pools may not bill health care facilities more than 135 percent of the county weighted average wage rate for nursing facility employees. This rate is calculated based on nursing home wages in like job classifications... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6733 2001–02 |
Developmentally disabledAny vacancy in a residential habilitation center must be available for respite care. These beds must serve any individual with developmental disabilities, regardless of their age. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6795 2001–02 |
East-west passenger trainDirects the department of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study concerning the feasibility of the operation of rail passenger service from: (1) King Street station in Seattle via Wenatchee to the rail station in... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| SB 6780 2001–02 |
Health insuranceAuthorizes a limited schedule of covered health services to small employers or small groups. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6762 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| SB 6741 2001–02 |
Water commissionCreates the Washington water commission. Provides that all powers, duties, and functions of the department of ecology pertaining to those powers and duties set out in this act are transferred to the commission. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |