Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cheryl Pflug
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6048 2011–12 |
Nursing homes/prescriptionsThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a prescription drug recycling program that permits nursing homes to share unused prescription drugs and to accept donations of unused prescription drugs from... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6061 2011–12 |
Nonresident sales tax exempResidents of states, possessions, or Canadian provinces that are currently exempt from state sales tax must pay the sales tax at the time of purchase. Instead of being exempt, they may request a refund from the Department of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6115 2011–12 |
Health care workforceRequirements for the Task Force are placed in statute. The Task Force is to maintain a state strategic plan to ensure an adequate supply of health care personnel and to safeguard the ability of the health care delivery system... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6151 2011–12 |
Consumer cooperativesA consumer cooperative must give notice to its members of the place, day, and hour of its annual meeting not less than ten nor more than 120 days before the date of the meeting. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6174 2011–12 |
School employees/medicationsAllows certain public and private school employees to administer topical medication, eye drops, and ear drops to students. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6178 2011–12 |
Affordable care actInsurance market standards are established for health insurance carriers to sell individual and small group products in the Exchange and outside the Exchange. Insurance carriers may not offer any individual or small group... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6182 2011–12 |
Criminal defendantsClarifies the circumstances under which a confession of a criminal defendant can be supported. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6202 2011–12 |
School governing/alternativeEstablishes the authority and process for creating and operating a limited number of state-funded public charter schools that operate independently of most state laws and rules. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6203 2011–12 |
Educator evaluation systemsThe bill makes several changes to the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Project, created in the 2010 Legislative Session. Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems The OSPI must establish common components of evaluation systems... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6213 2011–12 |
Domestic partnership recordsIf notified by an address confidentiality program participant, the secretary will not make available for inspection or copying the name and address of such a participant contained in the state-registered domestic partnership... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6227 2011–12 |
Medicaid fraud hotlineEstablishes a telephone hotline for the public to report suspected cases of Medicaid fraud. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6230 2011–12 |
Social purpose corporationsA social purpose corporation is established under WBCA. A social purpose corporation, while subject to all provisions applicable to other corporations, must be organized to promote a general social purpose, that is, it must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6259 2011–12 |
Prostitution restitutionRestitution is mandatory for the crimes of human trafficking, promoting prostitution in the first degree, and promoting commercial sexual abuse of minors regardless of extraordinary circumstances. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6265 2011–12 |
Medical use of cannabisNonprofit Patient Cooperatives (NPC). Permits NPCs with opt-in and opt-out options based on population. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6360 2011–12 |
Health care cost commissionThe Washington Health Care Cost Commission (Commission) is created with the stated intent of providing oversight of health care facility rates, guiding payment reform, and ensuring accountability and transparency for the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6361 2011–12 |
Patient decisions/sharedRevises the definition of "patient decision aid" for purposes of RCW 7.70.060 relating to shared decision making and medical treatment consent forms. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6517 2011–12 |
Hospital financingThe intent of the HCFA is modified to include reference to health care facilities contributing to improve the quality of health care and ensuring accountability for the cost of care. The membership of the HCFA is also... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6591 2011–12 |
Employee salary settingAn employee who is reallocated to a job class with a lower salary range or who is appointed to a position with a lower salary range as a result of a layoff action is paid a base salary based on the salary range of the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5978 2011–12 |
Medicaid fraudEstablishes a state Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act that creates civil liability for false or fraudulent claims against the state Medicaid program and authorizes private parties to bring actions on behalf of the state. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6187 2011–12 |
Tortious conduct by govtProvides that claims against a state or local governmental entity based on injuries from health care are subject to the requirements of the state and local government claims filing statutes. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6218 2011–12 |
Escrow licensingClarifies when a person licensed to practice law in Washington is exempt from the escrow licensing requirements. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6251 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorCreates the offense of Advertising Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6252 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorIncludes Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor under the definition of criminal profiteering. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6254 2011–12 |
Prostitution crimesAmends the offense of Promoting Prostitution in the first degree to include compelling a person with a mental incapacity or developmental disability that renders the person incapable of consent to engage in prostitution. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6255 2011–12 |
Prostitution crimesCreates an affirmative defense to prosecution for Prostitution if the person committed the offense as a result of being a victim of Trafficking or Promoting Prostitution in the first degree. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |