Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5186 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5293 2003–04 |
Initiative & referendumRevises RCW 29.79.080 relating to the form for initiative and referendum petitions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5382 2003–04 |
Initiative & referendumFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying initiatives to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about a ballot measure in a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5383 2003–04 |
Pharmacy connection programThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a Pharmacy Connection program through which health care providers and members of the public can obtain information about and help in accessing manufacturer-sponsored... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5394 2003–04 |
Tipped employeesEstablishes a minimum wage rate for tipped employees. Declares that a "tipped employee" means an employee who customarily and regularly receives more than fifty dollars per month in tips. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5406 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Medicaid senior prescription drug program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services. The department is directed to obtain any federal waivers necessary to implement the program, which would be open to... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5414 2003–04 |
Ballot measure fiscal impactThe statement prepared by OFM must include a description of any projected increase or decrease in the sales tax. If the ballot measure proposes to reduce, in any way, revenues for state government or indirectly for local... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5419 2003–04 |
Nurses and overtime workThe following entities are added to the list of health care facilities to which the overtime prohibition law for nurses applies: state hospitals for the mentally ill; state residential habilitation centers; state veterans'... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5504 2003–04 |
Lien against homeownerLien provisions relating to the remodel of a single-family residence are made identical to those that apply to the new construction of a single-family residence: the "notice of right to claim a lien" applies to goods or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5510 2003–04 |
Assisted living facilitiesAn assisted living license is created. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5511 2003–04 |
Long-term care providersNo rule adopted after January 1, 2003, changing eligibility standards for adult day services may be implemented until the department has conducted a rate review of adult day services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5557 2003–04 |
Voter-approved prprty txAmends RCW 84.55.050 relating to voter-approved increases in excess of the property tax revenue limit. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5562 2003–04 |
Direct care component rateThe department is authorized to set criteria for increased direct care rates to nursing facilities that have residents with unmet exceptional care needs. Specific criteria for exceptional care rates and the sunset clause is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5564 2003–04 |
Definition of research"Research" is defined in accordance with federal law. "Research in the jurisdiction of a state agency" is defined as: (1) research conducted by an employee or contractor of a state agency; (2) research sponsored by a state... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5566 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledFinds the delivery of services to persons with developmental disabilities should be prioritized based upon individual needs assessment that measures health and safety concerns. Declares that families or other natural supports... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5567 2003–04 |
Medicaid personal care plansThe requirement that a nurse must review all plans of care is eliminated. Nurse review of plans of care is permitted, but not required. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5604 2003–04 |
Initiative & ref filing feeRequires deposit of either a fee of one hundred dollars or signatures of one hundred registered voters. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5675 2003–04 |
Advanced registered nursesRevises provisions relating to the prescriptive authority of advanced registered nurse practitioners. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5679 2003–04 |
General administration deptGA is allowed to purchase additions to the Motor Pool fleet without needing specific appropriation authority. Greater flexibility is granted to GA for accepting vehicles from other agencies by repealing the current requirement... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5721 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Legislature states its intent to create a pharmacy access program to implement strategies to reduce the cost of prescription drugs and ensure state residents continued access to affordable medications. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5722 2003–04 |
Prescription drug accessThe prescription drug access board is created to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of a broad-based consortium of prescription drug purchasers consisting of state, local, and private entities, including individuals.... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5727 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5730 2003–04 |
Long-term care medical asstLegislative intent expresses concern that the eligibility policy for Medicaid has evolved to the point where people who have the ability to pay for care are using public funding for long-term care services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |