Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5371 2001–02 |
Gas tax distributionProvides that proceeds collected from King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties shall be distributed back to these counties in the same proportions in which the proceeds were remitted to the treasurer, and used by these counties... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5397 2001–02 |
Contract rans employeesPublic employers may not contract out for transportation services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm are less than those... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5399 2001–02 |
Long-term care caregiverThe department is directed to establish and maintain a state caregiver registry listing names and other identifying information about individuals who have been found to have abandoned, abused, financially exploited, or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5420 2001–02 |
Family leave insuranceThe Department of Labor and Industries establishes a program of paid family and medical leave insurance. Workers and employers each pay a one cent per hour premium into a fund. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5423 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health insThe Legislature finds that individuals with disabilities face many barriers and disincentives to employment. The Legislature intends to strengthen the state's policy of supporting individuals with disabilities in leading fully... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5445 2001–02 |
Nursing homes/medicaidA process for obtaining a ? certification of capital authorization @ is established. This places a limit on nursing home construction. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5473 2001–02 |
Developmental disabilitiesThe Legislature finds that an increasing number of persons with developmental disabilities receive services in community-based settings and are not served by existing ombudsman programs, and intends to investigate the best way... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5486 2001–02 |
Methamphetamine manufactureEstablishes a rebuttable presumption that a child has suffered negligent treatment or maltreatment if, during investigation conducted by the department under chapter 26.44 RCW or by law enforcement, a child is found in a place... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5503 2001–02 |
Personal financial infoThe bill is based on four principles: Notice, consent or choice, access and correction, and security. Customers and potential customers must be given notice of the categories of information that may be disclosed, a choice as... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5504 2001–02 |
Dental hygienistsLicensed dental hygienists may perform certain procedures in any home and community program for functionally disabled persons receiving long-term care, and at any sites used to carry out health care programs authorized by... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5505 2001–02 |
DentistsAny licensed dentist who is currently practicing may be granted a license in this state if the other state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to those of this state and the applicant is a graduate of an... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5521 2001–02 |
Adult family homesDirects the department to develop a temporary management program utilizing community providers licensed under chapter 70.128 RCW. Declares that this program is established to mitigate dislocation of residents of adult family... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5536 2001–02 |
Children/homeless familiesThe Legislature intends to expand the availability of child care services to homeless families with children by requiring that the Department of Social and Health Services develop a plan for determining the need for child care... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5554 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife lw enfrcmntProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system on or before January 1, 2001, and, on the effective date of this act, is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a law... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5596 2001–02 |
State emply death benfitsProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5630 2001–02 |
Nursing homesFurther phasing in of the case mix reimbursement system for Medicaid nursing homes is delayed and the ? hold harmless @ provisions of the current payment system are extended until July 1, 2003. A joint legislative task force... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5650 2001–02 |
Emrgncy medicl trans serviceThe Department of Health is to annually establish the maximum rates that may be charged by an ambulance or aid service operating in this state. The rates may vary by county or other appropriate geographic region, and within... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5651 2001–02 |
Citizen councilor networkTo increase public participation in the political process, the Legislature intends to establish and support a self-funding pilot process in cooperation with the State Auditor by which citizens can receive information about... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5673 2001–02 |
Safe storage of firearmsProvides that a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and a child... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5677 2001–02 |
Nursing home paymentsA number of changes are made in the current case mix system for reimbursing Medicaid nursing homes, including: $ Allowing funds provided to nursing homes to be shifted between direct care and therapy care. $ Expanding the list... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5678 2001–02 |
Board of dental hygieneProvides that, in addition to other duties specified in chapter 18.29 RCW, the board has the following powers and duties: (1) To develop and administer, or approve, or both, examinations to applicants for licensure under this... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5680 2001–02 |
University of WashingtonThe state's civil service salary adjustment provisions apply to employees governed under PECBA as well as those governed under the civil service law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5707 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adultsMandated reporters are not required to report suspected sexual or physical abuse to law enforcement if the act was committed by a mentally incompetent or mentally incapacitated person. These people are defined as persons with... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5710 2001–02 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5729 2001–02 |
Dangerous wild animalsIt is unlawful to own, possess, keep, or harbor a wide variety of large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |