Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Thibaudeau
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6478 1995–96 |
Minimum wage increasedEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.40 per hour. Effective January 1, 1998, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.90 per hour. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6480 1995–96 |
State contracts/strikesThe Department of General Administration, or agencies to which it has delegated contracting authority, and state institutions of higher education, may not contract for the purchase of goods or services from employers that... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6493 1995–96 |
Consumer health informationAll health care payors subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington must disclose information about their health plans to plan enrollees or prospective enrollees upon request. The information must be easily... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6641 1995–96 |
Dental hygienistsThe Department of Health is directed to study the practice of unsupervised dental hygiene practice in community clinics and report back to the Legislature by December 30, 1996. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6658 1995–96 |
Motion picture fair competnA violation of this act is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6700 1995–96 |
Restoring physical functionDisability insurers, group disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations must provide coverage for male erectile physical dysfunction which results from disease, illness, or injury,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6726 1995–96 |
Utilities work force reductnUtility companies under the purview of the Washington Utilities and Tranportation Commission (WUTC) are required to notify the WUTC 60 days prior to a workforce reduction of at least 100 employees. Within 30 days, the WUTC... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6761 1995–96 |
City/town transportatn finanThe residential and commercial street utility fees are repealed. Instead, if approved by the voters, cities and towns are authorized to use portions of existing levy capacity both within the $5.90 cap and outside the $5.90 cap... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6353 1995–96 |
Health insurance accessOn January 1, 1997, every member of the high risk pool (health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and health insurers, with limited exceptions) who offers or provides group health insurance must... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6578 1995–96 |
Unemploy comp/unfair laborWorkers involved in a strike or lockout are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if the labor dispute is determined by a sitting judge to be due to an employer's unfair labor practice. Overpayments are not assessed by the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6766 1995–96 |
Mentally ill treatmentMakes technical amendments to provisions relating to treatment of persons with mental illness. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1996 |
| HB 1935 1995–96 |
UW endowed chair/publc affrsThe Legislature intends to improve the training of University of Washington students preparing for leadership positions in public service. In order to accomplish that goal, the Legislature establishes a permanent chair in the... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2078 1995–96 |
Respiratory care practitnersA licensure program for practicing respiratory care is established to be administered by the Secretary of Health, and only licensed respiratory care practitioners may practice in this state unless exempted by law. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6240 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis health coverageAll insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical coverage are required to cover osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. They are also required to use current education materials to increase patient... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6256 1995–96 |
Trauma care service fundingA minimum of $5 million annually is set aside from the state's general fund account to provide financial assistance to designated trauma care services for the complex trauma care they provide to patients without financial... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6501 1995–96 |
Child care coordinating commThe University of Washington Services Policy Center must conduct a study of state child care worker wages and affordability of child care services. This report is to be made available to the appropriate legislative committees... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6744 1995–96 |
Medicinal marijuanaFinds that there is a need for further research regarding the cultivation, processing, and distribution of medicinal marijuana under strictly controlled circumstances. Declares that the primary issue is to determine the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6733 1995–96 |
Chemical dependency counslrsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public by referral to and utilization of individuals in the delivery of human services who have demonstrated a particular level of competency in the core functions of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6737 1995–96 |
Athletic opportnty for girlsIf funding is appropriated, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the availability of organized athletic opportunities for girls below the age of 13. The study must include athletic programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6716 1995–96 |
Dog or cat salesA new section is added to the statutes regarding prevention of cruelty to animals. Every dog or cat sold by a seller must have a domestic animal fit for purchase certificate. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6717 1995–96 |
Fircrest school planning brdA Fircrest planning board is created to produce a plan for the enhancement and development of the Fircrest school properties. The membership and duties of the board are specified. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6123 1995–96 |
Basic health plan coverageThe Health Care Authority Administrator is authorized to enroll licensed individuals and employees of care and foster care agencies, nursing homes, adult family homes, supported living situations and boarding homes, their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6657 1995–96 |
Gender identity discriminatnRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include gender identity in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6603 1995–96 |
Offender registratn/notificaOffenders convicted of felony offenses other than sex offenses may be required to register in the same manner as sex offenders under certain circumstances. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |