Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6430 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentNursing home payment rates are rebased effective July 1, 2006, based upon calendar year 2004 costs, adjusted for legislatively-authorized inflationary increases. No minimum occupancy standard applies to costs in the direct... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6343 2005–06 |
High school civicsBeginning with the graduating class of 2010, students must complete at least one course in civics. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop specific guidelines to implement this requirement. "Civics" is defined as... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6350 2005–06 |
Vesting of rights/landSpecifies actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6390 2005–06 |
Boarding home ratesProvides that, when a person, upon admission to a boarding home, has been determined to be eligible for medicaid funded boarding home care and the boarding home subsequently submits a request to the department for a change in... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6392 2005–06 |
Mental health servicesClarifies that coverage for mental health services as defined in RCW 48.21.241, 48.44.341, and 48.46.291 applies to all group health plans for groups other than small groups as defined in RCW 48.43.005. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6265 2005–06 |
Emergency managementDeclares it is the policy of the state of Washington that in the event of an emergency or disaster, and for the purposes of search and rescue activities, an emergency worker shall make every practicable attempt under the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6273 2005–06 |
Public natural resourcesFinds that the state of Washington has an affirmative duty to protect, manage, and conserve public natural resources such as the state's animal and plant life, and must take this public trust into account when making decisions... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6289 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fightersAn agency is required to allow an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter to respond to a fire or natural disaster when called to duty. The employee's salary and associated benefits must be continued. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6303 2005–06 |
Identity theftInsurance companies and mortgage brokers licensed and regulated or authorized to do business in Washington State are exempted from being denied access to credit reports under the State's credit freeze law. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6306 2005–06 |
Health technology assessmentState agencies administering state purchased health care programs are authorized to establish an evidence-based technology assessment program, with the assistance of a health technology clinical advisory committee, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6307 2005–06 |
Health info technologyThe Legislature intends to encourage Washington hospitals to adopt health information technologies by the year 2012. The Washington State Health Care Authority is to promote the adoption of health information technology... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5068 2005–06 |
Health information for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5149 2005–06 |
Prescription drug marketingBeginning January 1, 2007, every pharmaceutical manufacturing company must annually disclose to the Office of the Attorney General the value, nature, and purpose of any gift, fee or payment made to any: (1) person or entity... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5165 2005–06 |
DNA identification systemAdults and juveniles convicted or adjudicated guilty for (1) felonies; (2) gross misdemeanors, when the offender has a criminal history that includes a felony committed within the past ten years prior to the current... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5187 2005–06 |
Guardianship bondFunds held in all fiduciary and trust accounts must be bonded, unless the funds are held subject to court order. This includes fiduciary accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5188 2005–06 |
Children's environmentl hlthThe Children's Environmental Health and Protections Advisory Council is created. Membership includes 15 people representing the Legislature, several state agencies, parents of children who have been identified as having been... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5248 2005–06 |
Physical therapyPhysical therapy is defined as the care and services provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed in the state. The practice of physical therapy is defined with specific parameters referencing the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5282 2005–06 |
Earned releaseChanges the amount of earned release time certain jail offenders may earn. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5284 2005–06 |
Persistent offendersRobbery in the second degree is taken off the list of most serious offenses and does not count as an offense for purposes of the persistent offender provisions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5323 2005–06 |
Crimes against propertyTheft, possession of stolen property, malicious mischief, and theft of leased or rental property in the first degree occur if the crimes involve property valued at over $2,500. Theft, possession of stolen property, malicious... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5342 2005–06 |
Safe storage of firearmsReckless endangerment includes leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child, under 16 years of age, is likely to gain access and the child actually obtains... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5343 2005–06 |
Sale of firearms at gun showA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5344 2005–06 |
Firearms on capitol campusWeapons are prohibited in the legislative building on the state capitol campus. The state patrol must provide locked boxes or a designated official to receive weapons of persons wishing to enter the building. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |