Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Dyer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2405 1995–96 |
Domestic violence educationThere is a legislative finding that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury among women and is linked to numerous other health problems, including depression, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and suicide. Training to... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2839 1995–96 |
Health care liability reformIn order to make a claim for damages resulting from negligence by a health care provider, the claimant must file a certificate of merit within 90 days of initiating the claim. The certificate of merit must include the opinion... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2379 1995–96 |
Stream restoration/tax credtA property tax credit is provided against taxes on certain categories of land for improving streams, rivers, and riparian areas. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 1935 1995–96 |
UW endowed chair/publc affrsThe Legislature intends to improve the training of University of Washington students preparing for leadership positions in public service. In order to accomplish that goal, the Legislature establishes a permanent chair in the... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2078 1995–96 |
Respiratory care practitnersA licensure program for practicing respiratory care is established to be administered by the Secretary of Health, and only licensed respiratory care practitioners may practice in this state unless exempted by law. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2486 1995–96 |
Consumer health informationDisclosure Provisions : Health carriers are prohibited from: (1) preventing their providers from informing patients of the care they require, including various treatment options, and whether, in their view, such care is... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2725 1995–96 |
Hospital data collectn costsThe data assessment fee on hospitals is eliminated. Financing for the collection and reporting of hospital data will be taken from the general fund account. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2751 1995–96 |
Worker comp coverage incentvAn employer required to pay industrial insurance premiums to the Department of Labor and Industries is entitled to a premium credit of up to $500 if the employer provides information to the department that leads to a final... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2857 1995–96 |
Parent & child assistnc progThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract for case management and related services to new mothers. These services will be designed to help new mothers modify unhealthy behaviors and raise healthy children. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2902 1995–96 |
Health insur stabiliztn progThe Washington Health Insurance Market Stabilization Program is created using the high risk pool organization and board of directors for administration. The board is charged with the task of developing a three-year reinsurance... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2180 1995–96 |
Long-term care dischrge planThe bill specifies that only hospitals selected as pilot sites can have the authority to work in partnership with DSHS to coordinate the discharge planning of patients needing long-term care services. The authority of DSHS to... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2622 1995–96 |
Unifrm disciplnry act discloThe requirements for filing and investigating complaints are clarified. Complaints against licensees must be in writing and signed by complainants, and the disciplinary authority must give copies of complaints to the licensees... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2927 1995–96 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceDeclares that benefits shall not be denied for any health care service performed by a holder of a license for pharmacy issued pursuant to chapter 18.64 RCW if: (1) The service performed was within the lawful scope of such... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2889 1995–96 |
Inmate medical servicesProhibits the department of corrections from providing extraordinary, life-saving medical procedures for inmates sentenced to death. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2895 1995–96 |
Health insurance tax creditsAuthorizes tax credits for losses incurred by providing individual health care insurance policies, individual health care service contracts, or health maintenance agreements. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2848 1995–96 |
Health care utilizatn reviewProvides that, beginning July 1, 1996, every review organization that proposes to provide coverage of inpatient hospital and medical benefits and outpatient surgical benefits for residents of this state with utilization review... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2852 1995–96 |
Health ins/retired school emAllows separated school employees to continue their participation in insurance plans and contracts if participation is selected immediately upon separation from employment. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2859 1995–96 |
Lottery revenue/schoolsDedicates lottery revenue to support schools. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2879 1995–96 |
Trauma care systemProvides that a designated trauma care service is eligible for reimbursement from the health services account only for patients who: (1) Enter the designated trauma care service after qualifying for trauma services through the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2469 1995–96 |
School bus acquisitionsRevises RCW 28A.160.195 relating to school bus acquisition provisions. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2792 1995–96 |
Intractable pain treatmentAuthorizes a practitioner to prescribe, administer, or dispense a controlled substance, including narcotics, in any quantity that the attending physician deems medically indicated for the management or relief of intractable pain. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2750 1995–96 |
Health care provider insurncAmends RCW 48.43.045 and 70.47.060 relating to insurance coverage of health care providers. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2770 1995–96 |
Family planning/health insurRequires that every health plan issued or renewed by a health carrier after July 1, 1996, that includes benefits for prescription drugs must include federal drug administration-approved prescriptive contraceptive drugs and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |