Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5581 1999–00 |
Workers' comp claim reopeninFor claims filed after January 1, 1999, the seven-year limitation on a beneficiary's application period for adjustment of benefits is removed. References to closing orders are deleted. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5625 1999–00 |
TANF work requirementAdditional good cause for failure to participate in TANF WorkFirst program components includes: being the victim of domestic violence, being incapacitated or caring for an incapacitated child, or being a nonparent relative age... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6162 1999–00 |
Golf/country clb equal accesNo retail liquor license of any kind may be issued to a golf or country club that does not allow equal access to and enjoyment of all club facilities by all members of the club. To the extent that public use is allowed,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6164 1999–00 |
Ttl 49 RCW gender referencesGender specific terms are eliminated and minor technical corrections are made. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6171 1999–00 |
Family/medical unemply compIf an individual took unpaid family and medical leave during the base year, the individual may request that the Employment Security Department calculate the individual's unemployment compensation using four calendar quarters... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6193 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur trafficking prhbIt is unlawful to tend, feed, trap, take or kill a domestic dog or cat for the direct or indirect purpose of dealing in the fur or pelt or products that include the fur or pelt of a domestic dog or cat. The first conviction is... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6221 1999–00 |
Hlth professions/facilitiesThe exact same amendments are made to the hearing instrument fitter/dispenser = s practice provisions. The provisions are duplicated to address different effective dates. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6350 1999–00 |
Occupational diseasesWhen a worker notifies an employer of an unsafe or unhealthy condition, practice, or other hazard and subsequently claims an occupational disease resulted from that condition, practice, or other hazard between the time of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6376 1999–00 |
Shoreline managmnt/injunctnsPrivate persons have the right to bring suit for injunctive relief, as well as for damages. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6405 1999–00 |
Unfair business practicesIn cases of unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce, the superior court may increase the award of damages to an amount not to exceed three times the actual damages, up to $35,000. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6420 1999–00 |
Indoor smokingCities, towns, and counties are granted authority to adopt ordinances that regulate indoor smoking in public places more restrictively than the Clean Indoor Air Act permits. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6495 1999–00 |
Primary datePrimary date : Nominating primaries for November general elections are moved to an earlier date. Primaries in Washington State are held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6520 1999–00 |
Land use permit applicationsApplications for building permits and divisions of land are no longer considered based on the permit or zoning ordinances in effect at the time of the application. Instead, an application is considered based on permit or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6553 1999–00 |
Public health facilitiesThe definition of "health care facility" in the WHCFA statute is amended to include any real or personal property associated with the promotion and maintenance of public health, or with the delivery of inpatient or outpatient... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5388 1999–00 |
Dental hygienists/sealantsLicensed dental hygienists may receive an endorsement to assess for and apply sealants to low income, rural and other at-risk populations in cooperation with public health jurisdictions in school-based, school-linked sealant... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5482 1999–00 |
Medical research records$ Allows personal information from driver's license or identicard records to be released to health research organizations for medical or health research projects. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5900 1999–00 |
Political campaign ads/expen$ Independent expenditure committees are subject to A last minute @ contribution limitations and special reporting. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6192 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur sale labelingIt is unlawful to place into the stream of commerce the fur of a domestic dog or cat, or any product containing the fur of a domestic dog or cat, unless it is accurately labeled as such. The first conviction is punishable as a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6352 1999–00 |
The Rev. M.L. King, Jr.King County is now renamed in honor of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6511 1999–00 |
Patients in state hospitalsExisting statutory provisions governing abuse of patients in nursing homes or state hospitals are repealed and recodified with changes in statutes governing public and private facilities for the mentally ill. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6855 1999–00 |
Social anxiety disorderProvides that every health care service plan contract that provides mental health benefit coverage and that is issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2001, must include coverage for medically necessary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 18, 2000 |
| SB 6566 1999–00 |
Local park authorityThe legislative authority of any city with a population of over 150,000 that is not in a metropolitan park district (Seattle, Spokane) may levy an additional regular property tax not exceeding $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6335 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceBoth the payment of unemployment insurance benefits and the unemployment tax structure are affected. Dislocated worker benefits are broadened and extended, and the tax structure is substantially modified. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 8, 2000 |