Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5948 2013–14 |
State procurementExpands grounds for debarment of procurement contractors to include final determinations in civil actions, fraud, and violations of the federal false claims act or the state Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5913 2013–14 |
Hospital safety net assessmtMoves the expiration of the Hospital Safety Net Assessment program from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2017. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 30, 2013 |
| SB 5456 2013–14 |
DetentionsRequires a designated mental health professional (DMHP) evaluating a person for detention under the Involuntary Treatment Act to consult with examining emergency room physicians and document the consultation and the... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5215 2013–14 |
Health care professionalsProhibits public and private insurers from making material contract amendments without providing the contracting health care provider with notice and the opportunity to opt out. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5601 2013–14 |
Health care rebatingExempts from state prohibitions against rebating, the donation of electronic health record technology and other activity permitted by federal rebating laws. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5615 2013–14 |
Health professional programRequires the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Washington Student Achievement Council to contract with a fundraiser, who is not a registered state lobbyist, to solicit and accept grants and donations from... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5630 2013–14 |
Adult family home qualityRequires each adult family home to disclose the scope of available personal care and medication services, the scope of skilled nursing services or nurse delegation provided, and other information about the home. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5669 2013–14 |
TraffickingExpands the definition of Trafficking to: | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5148 2013–14 |
Medication access/uninsuredEstablishes a program for health practitioners, pharmacists, medical facilities, and drug manufacturers and wholesalers to donate, accept, and redistribute prescription drugs and supplies at no cost to people expressing a need. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5213 2013–14 |
Medicaid managed care/medsRequires that contracts with managed health care systems under Medicaid include incentives for pharmacists and primary care providers to provide services to review the appropriateness and effectiveness of drugs for patients... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5399 2013–14 |
Growth mgmt act/penaltiesProhibits state entities from determining counties, cities, and towns meeting specified criteria to be ineligible or otherwise penalized in the acceptance of applications or the awarding of state agency grants during a period... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5416 2013–14 |
Prescription informationAuthorizes the electronic prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances and clarifies the authority for Schedule III through V controlled substances to be prescribed electronically. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5434 2013–14 |
Health care providersRequires health carriers to file all provider contracts and compensation agreements with the Insurance Commissioner. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5449 2013–14 |
State health insurance poolChanges eligibility requirements for the Washington State Health Insurance Pool. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5459 2013–14 |
Drugs/90-day supply limitAllows a licensed pharmacist to refill a 90-day supply of a prescription after the patient has completed his or her initial prescription. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5465 2013–14 |
Physical therapistsAllows a person in a physical therapy assistant education program to be supervised by a licensed physical therapist assistant. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5472 2013–14 |
Audiology degrees at WWUPermits the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University to offer applied, but not research, doctorate-level degrees in audiology. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5510 2013–14 |
Abuse of vulnerable adultsModifies the definition of "neglect" in the statutes concerning abuse of vulnerable adults to require that, under either set of conduct meeting the definition, the conduct must have been committed by a person or entity with a... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5556 2013–14 |
Missing endangered personsRenames the Missing Children Clearinghouse to the Missing Children and Endangered Person Clearinghouse. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5206 2013–14 |
UW health sci library/onlineAdds occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, dietitians, nutritionists, speech-language pathologists, and licensed practical nurses to the list of health professionals who pay a license surcharge for online... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5305 2013–14 |
Hospitals/bullet wounds etc.Requires hospitals to report bullet, gunshot, and stab wounds to local law enforcement authorities whether the person was conscious or unconscious. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5315 2013–14 |
Powell fatality teamRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to make a concerted effort to consult with law enforcement and communicate the results of the consultation with the courts if a parent or sibling is identified as a... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5197 2013–14 |
Safe school buildingsRequires school districts to work with law enforcement to implement emergency response systems, and requires a status report by December 1, 2014. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |
| SB 5072 2013–14 |
Disabled vets/sales & use txProvides an exemption from the sales and use tax for the purchase of certain automotive adaptive equipment by a disabled veteran | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5267 2013–14 |
Healthcare prior authorizingCreates a work group to develop criteria to streamline the prior authorization process for prescription drugs, medical procedures, and medical tests. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |