Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6442 1997–98 |
Low-cost housing/tax incentvIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6457 1997–98 |
First-time home buyer assistTen million dollars in business and occupation tax credits are made available to financial institutions who contribute to a first-time home buyer assistance program to be administered by the Housing Finance Commission. A... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6469 1997–98 |
Work force training tx credtEmployers with 500 or fewer employees may take a credit against the state's business and occupation tax or public utility tax of 50 percent of their training costs, up to $250,000 per calendar year. No credits are awarded for... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6747 1997–98 |
Child care/low-income parntsDeclares that persons who are meeting the work activity requirements stipulated in P.L. 104-193 and chapter 74.08A RCW shall receive child care payments for the hours during which they are attending a state community or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6374 1997–98 |
Child medicaid eligibilityThe state Medicaid program is expanded to cover persons age 18 or younger whose total family income is less than 250 percent of the federal poverty level. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6472 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeThe Children's Health Initiative Program is created under the auspices of the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The program is to provide health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under whose family income is between... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6738 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 5158 1997–98 |
Employer child care benefitsEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against business and occupation or utility tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| SB 6722 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insurnc discrimFinds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our communities, families, and individuals and should not be compounded with discrimination by insurance carriers. Access to insurance is a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6725 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionProvides for the continuation of the land use study commission. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6726 1997–98 |
Low-income family child careFinds that access to child care during nonstandard work hours and weekends is critical to helping low-income families achieve economic independence. Higher reimbursement rates to providers of this care will increase the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6663 1997–98 |
Genetic info discriminationDeclares that the purpose of this act is to: (1) Protect the confidentiality of genetic information; (2) regulate the collection, retention, disclosure, or use of genetic information; and (3) protect against discrimination by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6674 1997–98 |
State annual salary increasePositions identified as more than 10 percent behind the prevailing wage, as determined by the most recent salary survey, comprehensive or trend, are given annual salary increases of 2 2 percent until they are 10 percent behind... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6676 1997–98 |
Health care provider liabltyA health care provider is not liable for a decision of a third party payer or others not to pay for health care services recommended by the provider when the provider: (1) appeals the payment decision, where possible; and (2)... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6694 1997–98 |
Newborn screening for drugsDirects the department of health, in consultation with appropriate medical professionals, to develop screening criteria for use in identifying pregnant or lactating women addicted to drugs or alcohol who are at risk of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6695 1997–98 |
Substance abuser/family planRequires the availability of family planning services for pregnant or parenting substance abusers. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6696 1997–98 |
Suicide attempts/health insuDeclares an intent to help people who attempt suicide recover by ensuring that they receive health care coverage to treat their self-imposed physical damage. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6661 1997–98 |
Salmon restoration fundingDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to allocate state funding from existing programs and appropriations for the purpose of priority salmon stock recovery, and to make new appropriations for this purpose. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6616 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6617 1997–98 |
Eating disorder coverageAll health insurance policies issued by carriers after July 1, 1998 are required to provide coverage for treatment of eating disorders. The coverage must allow the attending provider to make treatment decisions, and must be at... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6571 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical business/taxWholesalers that warehouse and resell pharmaceutical drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax is based on a newly created category,"gross warehousing income," which is defined as 4 percent of gross income. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6577 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increaseThe state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.75 for 1999, $6.50 for the year 2000, and for each year thereafter the minimum wage is adjusted for inflation by the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5476 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyBeginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) for a person under 16 years of age to operate, ride upon, be transported on or be towed by a bicycle on any public road, path or sidewalk without wearing an approved... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |