Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eileen Cody
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1314 2017–18 |
Health care auth. auditingDirects the Health Care Authority (Authority) to meet standards regarding auditing practices as related to the recovery of payments, auditing timelines, the use of statistical sampling, and the submission of records. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1352 2017–18 |
Small business ownersDirects the Attorney General to recommend changes to identify, clarify, and harmonize rights and protections afforded to small-business owners selected for agency enforcement action. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1714 2017–18 |
Nursing staffing/hospitalsChanges the factors that must be considered when developing a nurse staffing plan. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1043 2017–18 |
Personal health informationProvides that nonpublic personal health information in the custody of the Insurance Commissioner (Commissioner) is confidential and not subject to public disclosure. | June Robinson (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1337 2017–18 |
Medical licensure compactAdopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (Compact) to allow physicians and osteopathic physicians and surgeons to receive an expedited license to practice medicine in states that are members of the Compact. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1520 2017–18 |
Hospital payment methodologyAuthorizes the Health Care Authority to develop an alternative service and payment system for critical access hospitals participating in the Washington Rural Health Access Preservation (WRHAP) pilot. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1543 2017–18 |
Sex. assault/parental rightsCreates a court process under the Uniform Parentage Act to restrict parental rights and establish child support obligations in cases in which the child was conceived as the result of a sexual assault. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1547 2017–18 |
Cert. of need/psychiat. bedsSuspends certificate of need requirements through June 30, 2019, for hospitals and establishments that add new psychiatric beds and entities that construct psychiatric hospitals of no more than 16 beds. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1548 2017–18 |
Long-term care curriculaRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish standards for approving curricula for facility-based caregivers serving persons with behavioral health needs and for geriatric behavioral health workers. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1671 2017–18 |
Daily living assistanceAdds medication assistance to the definition of activities of daily living for purposes of the law regulating assisted living facilities. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1721 2017–18 |
LPN clinical experienceRepeals the authority allowing a preceptorship for a student who has completed a "nontraditional" nursing program. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 1278 2017–18 |
Physical therapy compactEnacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1338 2017–18 |
State health insurance poolExtends the expiration date for non-Medicare coverage purchased through the Washington State Health Insurance Pool. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 25, 2017 |
| HB 1411 2017–18 |
Dental licensure/residencyChanges the requirements for the residency programs that may be completed in lieu of examination for applicants for dental licensure. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1431 2017–18 |
Osteopath med & surgery brdAdds four members to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. | Vandana Slatter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1189 2017–18 |
Massage therapy exemptionsDefines "somatic education" for purposes of the somatic education exemption from the massage therapy law. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1346 2017–18 |
Nurse in school settingSpecifies that a registered nurse or an advanced registered nurse practitioner working in a school setting is authorized and responsible for the nursing care of students to the extent that the care is within the practice of nursing. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1198 2017–18 |
Podiatric/substance abuseIncreases the impaired practitioner surcharge for podiatric physicians and surgeons from $25 to $50. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 17, 2017 |
| HB 1713 2015–16 |
Mental hlth, chem dependencyMakes certain short-term changes to the involuntary chemical dependency treatment provisions that largely parallel corresponding involuntary mental health treatment provisions. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 18, 2016 |
| HB 1725 2015–16 |
DSHS provider payment/hrs/wkAuthorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to adopt rules establishing criteria for the number of hours per week it may pay an individual provider (IP). Provides DSHS with emergency rulemaking authority... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 18, 2016 |
| HB 2450 2015–16 |
Critical access hospitalsAllows rural hospitals that have been certified as critical access hospitals to participate in the Washington Rural Health Access Preservation (WRHAP) pilot project without relinquishing their ability to return to their... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Apr 18, 2016 |
| HB 2440 2015–16 |
Youth host home programsCreates an exemption from foster licensing for certain host homes and host home programs. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2530 2015–16 |
Victims of sex crimesRequires the Washington State Patrol to create and operate the Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2545 2015–16 |
Flame retardant chemicalsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products or residential upholstered furniture containing specified flame retardants in amounts greater than 1,000 parts-per-million (ppm). | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2726 2015–16 |
Retirement communitiesEstablishes standards for continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to become registered with the Department of Social and Health Services (Department) and specifies registration activities of the Department. | Brady Walkinshaw (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |