Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cheryl Pflug
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6587 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6605 2009–10 |
Disposition of remainsAddresses disposition of human remains when the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6607 2009–10 |
Individual health coverageAll individual health plan policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2011, must align the annual premium change and the annual deductible period. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6666 2009–10 |
Statutory constructionParties discerning legislative intent must consider the introductory comments of the prime sponsor of a piece of legislation to understand the issue to which the Legislature was responding as well as the context in which the... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6671 2009–10 |
Freestanding emergency roomsThe Legislature recognizes that hospital networks are expanding emergency outpatient services into freestanding emergency rooms in some communities. Overdevelopment has the potential to undermine hospitals in the same service... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6681 2009–10 |
Small employer's groupDefines the date that a health insurance provider uses to determine how many people are covered under a small employer's plan and, consequently, what rates it should charge. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6699 2009–10 |
Workers' comp rating systemEstablishes dates for rate setting and rate notices under the rating system for workers' compensation insurance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6811 2009–10 |
Board of naturopathyA seven member board of naturopathy is created. Members are appointed by the Governor and serve four-year terms. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6812 2009–10 |
Basic health plan equivalentHealth insurance carriers may offer a health benefit plan that is actuarially equivalent to the same schedule of covered benefits established for the Basic Health non-subsidized program. Health insurance carriers are exempt... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6850 2009–10 |
Child abuse investigationsRevises interviewing standards by law enforcement and the department of social and health services related to investigations of child abuse or neglect. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6858 2009–10 |
Basic education fundingAn additional state property tax at the rate of 88 cents per $1,000 assessed property value is established and dedicated to the support of common schools. School District Property Levy. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6273 2009–10 |
Durable medical equipmentRequires inclusion of the sales tax or use tax calculation in the plan payment on medical insurance plans issued on or after January 1, 2011, that include coverage for prescribed durable medical equipment and mobility... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| SB 5321 2009–10 |
Local & state sales & use txThe requirement that a city have a population less than 400,000 in order to impose the sales and use tax is eliminated. Any city with a population greater than 400,000 that annexes an area with a population of at least 10,000... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 550, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5436 2009–10 |
Direct practices paymentRemoves restrictions on direct patient-provider primary care practices related to lab and imaging services, accepting payments from insurers, self-insured plans, and employer third parties. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 552, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5539 2009–10 |
County investment expensesEstablishes new provisions for the administration of county investment pools. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 553, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5913 2009–10 |
U of W health sci libraryLimits a health care professional's license surcharge for online access to the University of Washington Health Sciences Library to only one annual surcharge, regardless of the number of professional licenses the person holds. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 558, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5470 2009–10 |
Low-income senior housingExempts from sales tax meals provided to people over 62 years of age that are residents of federally-subsidized, low-income senior housing facilities. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5391 2009–10 |
Tatooing/body art & piercingRequires a person who practices body art, body piercing, or tattooing to be licensed. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5501 2009–10 |
Secure health info exchangeDirects the Administrator of the Health Care Authority to designate one or more lead organizations to coordinate the development of processes, guidelines, and standards related to patient access to and control of their health... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5547 2009–10 |
Care provider respite careAllows respite services to a family member who takes the place of a parent if the family member resides with, is the primary care giver, and provides personal care in the home to an adult with developmental disabilities. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5608 2009–10 |
Genetic counselorsEstablishes a licensure program for genetic counselors. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5731 2009–10 |
Health plan informationProvides flexibility to carriers regarding communications with enrollees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5340 2009–10 |
Tobacco product mail orderProhibits a person from shipping tobacco products, other than larger cigars above a specified weight, that are purchased by mail or through the internet (a computer, telephone, or electronic network) to anyone in Washington... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5752 2009–10 |
DentistsAllows for the collection of fees in disciplinary proceedings involving dentists. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 6019 2009–10 |
Employee wellness programsPermits health insurance carriers to allow a wellness discount of up to 20 percent for small employers that develop and implement a wellness program that directly improves employee wellness. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 17, 2009 |