Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cheryl Pflug
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5423 2009–10 |
Critical access hospitalsExempts from the certificate of need process up to 25 swing beds in a critical access hospital that is located in a city or town without a nursing home in the city or town limits. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5184 2009–10 |
Digital forensic crime labRequires the Washington State Patrol and the Office of the Attorney General to convene a workgroup to study the need for a virtual digital forensic lab in Washington. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5905 2007–08 |
Capital authorization certThe nursing facilities process for certification of capital authorizations is changed from a first-come, first-serve system to one that is priority based. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6638 2007–08 |
Heritage and arts programsShifts hotel-motel tax revenues currently deposited in a permanent and irreducible arts and heritage program endowment fund into a special arts and heritage program account and allows its principal to be available for expenditure. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6421 2007–08 |
Smoking cessation programsProvides coverage for smoking cessation counseling services, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, for clients enrolled in the medical assistance and medical care services programs. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6206 2007–08 |
Child fatalityRequires notification to a child's guardian ad litem and to the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman (OFCO) regarding child abuse and neglect referrals under certain circumstances. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5104 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied Baccalaureate degree pilot program to three additional schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6556 2007–08 |
Anaphylactic policyRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, by March 31, 2009, to develop and report anaphylactic policy guidelines to the Legislature and to school districts for use in developing school district... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6267 2007–08 |
Nurse practitioner authorityRepeals the limit on advanced registered nurse practitioners dispensing more than a 72-hour supply of schedule II through IV controlled substances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| SB 6933 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityAllows, in a criminal prosecution for a sex offense, admission of evidence of the defendant's commission of any other sex offenses, whether charged or uncharged, unless the probative value of the evidence is outweighed by the... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6544 2007–08 |
Criminal mistreatmentIncreases the seriousness level of criminal mistreatment in the first degree from a seriousness level IX to a level X. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6685 2007–08 |
E-mail ethicsAllows legislators to send electronic mail to constituents who have requested updates on legislative matters without violating the state ethics laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6220 2007–08 |
Nurse delegationAuthorizes nursing assistants to administer insulin by injection to people with diabetes in community-based or in-home care settings upon delegation by a registered nurse. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6223 2007–08 |
Glucagon emergenciesAuthorizes emergency medical technicians to administer a patient's own glucagon emergency kit. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6241 2007–08 |
Prescription dataProhibits the sale or use of prescriber's identifiable prescription data for marketing or promotional purposes. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6360 2007–08 |
Primary care task forceCreates a legislative work group to study issues related to primary care medical practice. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6448 2007–08 |
Behavior support servicesCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6576 2007–08 |
Electronic traffic flaggingAuthorizes a pilot project to evaluate the use of using electronic flagging devices. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6675 2007–08 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5180 2007–08 |
Tattooing & body piercing(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of health to: (1) Conduct a study of the tattooing and body piercing professions and make recommendations to the legislature as to whether the professions should be... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5420 2007–08 |
Public agencies' web sitesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5509 2007–08 |
Health care providersA complainant or legal representative must sign the written complaint submitted to the disciplinary authority. The disciplinary authority must determine that there is probable cause to merit an investigation for each complaint. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6083 2007–08 |
Medical information(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that health professionals shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars in addition to their annual licensing fee to the department of health. This money shall be used to provide access... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |