Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Kagi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2704 2003–04 |
Alternative learning programDescribes the type of student plans, staff contact and assessments that must be included in alternative learning experience programs funded with state moneys. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2764 2003–04 |
Services for deaf childrenRequires the Governor and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish an oversight committee to explore possibilities for the integration of the state's education services provided through the birth-to-three early... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2769 2003–04 |
Reducing hungerRequires all school districts to implement a school lunch program in each public school within its district during a two year phase-in period if at least 25 percent of the students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2776 2003–04 |
Problem gamblingAuthorizes the Legislature to make transfers from the State Lottery Account and the Gambling Revolving Fund to a new Problem Gambling Treatment Account to pay for a problem gambling prevention and treatment program in the... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2786 2003–04 |
Patient safety practicesAllows coordinated quality improvement programs to share information with other programs while maintaining protections from discovery or admissibility into evidence in a civil action. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2816 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeRequires insurers to provide at least 90 days notice of cancellation or nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance policies. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2818 2003–04 |
Homeless family servicesCreates the Homeless Families Services Fund Program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2834 2003–04 |
Health profession disciplineCreates the Task Force on Improvement of Health Professions Discipline to review ways to improve the disciplinary process related to licensed health care providers. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2837 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeDefines the term "underwriting." | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2839 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsEstablishes a task force to study and make recommendations on alternative administrative or judicial processes for the resolution of medical malpractice actions. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2875 2003–04 |
Youth voter edu programRequires the Office of the Secretary of State to convene a task force to explore opportunities to enhance voter education programs for high school students. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2955 2003–04 |
K-12 finance task forceCreates a task force to study the school finance system and to propose alternatives to that system. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3001 2003–04 |
Medical care for minorsAuthorizes a person standing in loco parentis to a child to consent to medical treatment for that child. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3020 2003–04 |
Oil spill managementRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3039 2003–04 |
Foster careThe period of time within which all children entering the foster care system must be evaluated for identification of long-term needs is extended to within 45 days of placement for the evaluation of medical and educational needs. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3090 2003–04 |
Out-of-home placementLimits the definition of out-of-home placement relating to preservation services to placement in a licensed foster family home or group care facility. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3094 2003–04 |
High school skills centerDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction to study and report to the Legislature regarding issues related to high school skills centers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3197 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeRequires insurers to report, on a quarterly basis, medical malpractice claims to the Insurance Commissioner. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1579 2003–04 |
Criminal statutes/fine onlyDecriminalizes several misdemeanor crimes. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2564 2003–04 |
Water rights pilot programDirects the state to participate in a pilot process to determine and quantify federal reserved water rights. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2597 2003–04 |
Child sexual abuse reportingRequires a member of the clergy to report to law enforcement or the Department of Social and Health Services when he or she has reasonable cause to believe that a child has suffered sexual abuse and the perpetrator is a member... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2705 2003–04 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property and harvestable timber identified in the 2002 JLARC capital study of RHCs must be disposed of and the proceeds deposited into the developmental disabilities community trust account by December 1,... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2780 2003–04 |
Early learning & child careEstablishes an Early Learning and Child Care Legislative Work Group to make recommendations for developing a strategic vision and specific goals for early learning and child care programs and services in the state. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2792 2003–04 |
Child welfare servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to convene DSHS staff and community-based agency staff to develop recommended policies and protocols concerning collaborative decision making and integration of... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2814 2003–04 |
Civics educationCreates the Daniel J. Evans Civic Education Award for four students annually who have demonstrated civic leadership in their communities and who have completed a classroom-based assessment in civics developed by the... | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |