Pat Thibaudeau
Senator
· Democrat
· District 43
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · D · LD 432003–04 · Senate · D · LD 432001–02 · Senate · D · LD 431999–00 · Senate · D · LD 431997–98 · Senate · D · LD 431995–96 · Senate · D · LD 431993–94 · House · D · LD 43
238
Bills as prime sponsor
31
of those became law
973
Bills co-sponsored
11,741
Recorded votes
4.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6232 2005–06 |
Health carrier informationEach carrier offering a health benefit plan must annually submit to the Insurance Commissioner certain enumerated financial and enrollment information derived from the carrier's annual statement. The information, to be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6292 2005–06 |
Performing arts/unemploymentExcludes certain stipends paid to persons involved in theater and other performances from wages that are subject to state unemployment taxes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6336 2005–06 |
Income for public assistanceDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to seek exemptions and waivers from federal laws and rules necessary to exclude military housing allowances from income when determining eligibility for food stamps and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6433 2005–06 |
Emergency management accountCreates the Emergency Management, Preparedness, and Assistance Account (account) in the state treasury. Requires that, of the funds allocated to the account, 20 percent be used for administrative and emergency management plan... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6465 2005–06 |
Sex offendersA new class C felony is created, applying to persons who knowingly providing false information about another person's noncompliance with to registration requirements. Provisions related to possession of depictions of a minor... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6628 2005–06 |
WorkFirst safety net programCurrent law is changed to require DSHS to exempt families refusing to meet participation requirements from full-family sanctions. DSHS must maintain child safety net payments of no less than sixty percent of a family's monthly... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6728 2005–06 |
Seller's disclosureRequires the Office of the Attorney General to convene a task force to study issues related to the disclosure of information to prospective purchasers of unimproved property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6885 2005–06 |
Unemployment insuranceRetains the weekly benefit using "two quarter averaging" and a 3.85 percent multiplier. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5829 2005–06 |
Additional cigarette taxBeginning July 1, 2005 the cigarette tax is increased 60 cents per pack to $2.025 per pack. July 1, 2007 the cigarette tax is increased an additional 20 cent per pack to $2.225 per pack. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6348 2005–06 |
Legal aidThe general restriction on the use of state funds to represent undocumented aliens remains. State funds may, however, be used to represent undocumented aliens who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6356 2005–06 |
Minimum labor standardsEmployers who employ more than 5000 persons must report annually to the director of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) their health care expenditures and their payroll for the preceding calendar year. In reporting... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6419 2005–06 |
Dental hygienist/projectsThe Secretary of the Department of Health can create five pilot projects in underserved areas of the state where dental hygienists can practice without dentist supervision. The goal is to increase access to effective... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6683 2005–06 |
Grandparents/visitationThe statute found unconstitutional is repealed. "Grandparent" is defined as the parent of a child's father or mother, who is related to the child by blood, adoption, or marriage. A grandparent may petition the court one time... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6690 2005–06 |
Blood-drawing proceduresHealth care assistants are permitted to conduct blood drawing procedures on research study participants in the residences of the research study participants as long as they do so as part of a research study authorized by the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6729 2005–06 |
Water conservationThe provisions concerning energy saving performance contracting are amended to allow for measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater and solid waste. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6820 2005–06 |
Licensing physiciansIn addition to the licensing requirements already provided for by statute, applicants must show (1) that they have not engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter, (2) that... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6327 2005–06 |
Local economic dev projectsLocal jurisdictions that own brownfield sites may enter into an agreement with the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) to issue bonds to finance the costs associated with cleaning up and developing a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6483 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesThree programs are implemented to expand opportunities for secondary school students to prepare for technical careers and related internships. Centers, as designated by the SBCTC, as well as other colleges with a high density... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6496 2005–06 |
Exceptional sentencesAt any time prior to when the court imposes a sentence, the judge may give notice to the state and the defendant that the facts of the case may warrant an aggravated sentence. The notice must specify which aggravating... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6860 2005–06 |
Capitol grounds/buildingsCherberg building is renamed the John A. Cherberg-Sid Snyder building. The Irving R. Newhouse building is renamed the Irving R. Newhouse-Jeannette Hayner building. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5803 2005–06 |
Internet safetyRequires the Washington State School Safety Center Advisory Committee to develop and distribute a pamphlet to promote internet safety. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 5943 2005–06 |
Medical use of marijuanaIndividuals charged with a violation of state law relating to marijuana may raise this defense at trial. Valid documentation provided by a physician need only state that medical use of marijuana may benefit a particular... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 6150 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsAs recommended by the Board, 51 public works project loans totaling $181 million are authorized for the 2006 loan cycle. The 51 authorized projects fall into the following categories: 1) eleven domestic water projects totaling... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 9, 2006 |
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