Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shay Schual-Berke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2593 1999–00 |
Physicians/jury duty exemptnProvides that, beginning on the effective date of this act, and ending July 1, 2005, a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW who practices in an area that has been designated by the federal government as a health... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2501 1999–00 |
School safety grant programDeclares an intent to provide a program of grants to enhance security in schools throughout Washington within available funding, targeted to schools with the greatest need for security personnel and with the most efficient and... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2517 1999–00 |
Mental health parityDeclares that it is no longer cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. The cost to our children, families, businesses, and society as a whole is too high. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2444 1999–00 |
Contempt of court/juvenilesC Specifically authorizes community service or other alternatives to detention for a contempt violation of a child in need of services or at-risk youth petition. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2469 1999–00 |
Physician license feesIncreases the license surcharge for the impaired physician program. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2417 1999–00 |
Commnty/tech collgs/weaponsAuthorizes community and technical colleges boards of trustees to adopt rules regarding weapons on district-owned or maintained property. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2073 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/24/99) Revises 41.26.430 and 41.26.470 relating to retirement under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2361 1999–00 |
Prescription drug programEstablishes the low-cost prescription drug program to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to qualifying residents of the state. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2362 1999–00 |
Health ins/indvl & small grpThe standards governing health benefit plans in the individual market are changed as follows: New individual enrollees must be meet a six-month preexisting condition waiting period. Individuals moving between group care plans... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2373 1999–00 |
Child care/early educ officeCreates the Office of Child Care and Early Education as an executive branch agency with the following responsibilities: $ administer child care and early learning programs; $ standardize audits, oversight visits, performance... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1058 1999–00 |
Juvenile violence deterrence$ Creates a new chapter called the Juvenile Violence Deterrence Act of 1998. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1226 1999–00 |
Holocaust victims insuranceA Holocaust Survivor Assistance Office (the Office) is created to assist Washington state = s Holocaust victims, their families, and their heirs recover insurance proceeds and other assets improperly denied. The Office may... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1241 1999–00 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1242 1999–00 |
School medicaid reimbursmnt$ Beginning immediately, second class school districts will receive 50 rather than 20 percent of the net federal portion of Medicaid recoveries after the deduction of billing fees. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1256 1999–00 |
Women's healthThe DOH is authorized to accept grants, services, and property from the federal government, foundations, organizations, medical schools, and other entities to promote women's health. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1296 1999–00 |
Dom violence victim/advocateC Establishes a privilege for communications between a victim advocate and a victim of domestic violence. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1301 1999–00 |
Children's health insurance[See attached chart] HB 1301 creates the Children's Health Insurance Program under the auspices of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The program provides health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1315 1999–00 |
Violent video gamesThe Department of Health is required to study and prepare a report on the most effective ways parents can control juvenile access to violent video games. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1364 1999–00 |
Senior auto insur discountProvides that, when the spouse of an insured who is fifty-five years of age or older dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1366 1999–00 |
Mental health record auditsRequires every health carrier that provides coverage for any outpatient mental health service to comply with the following requirements: (1) In performing a utilization review of mental health services for a specific enrollee,... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1395 1999–00 |
Paramedics/retirementAuthorizes retirement benefits for certain paramedics. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1405 1999–00 |
Nonprofit educatnl foundatnsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is directed to contract with individuals or organizations in order to help individuals and organizations to establish and develop nonprofit educational foundations. The... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1426 1999–00 |
Educational staff positions$ The state teacher salary allocation schedule will recognize years of professional experience gained outside the school systems for certain certified health professionals employed in public schools as educational staff associates. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1439 1999–00 |
Airport sitingFinds that airports are notoriously difficult to site in populated areas, even when the proposed airport may not be built for twenty or thirty years. Regional governments may recognize the need for a new airport, and perhaps... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1458 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise abatementPort districts may spend money to help school districts construct, improve, or repair school facilities. A port district that operates an airport serving more than 20 scheduled jet aircraft flights a day may undertake a... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |