Pat Thibaudeau
Senator
· Democrat
· District 43
· most recent term 2005–06
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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 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6329 1997–98 |
Health care info disclosureCounty coroners and medical examiners are specifically allowed to receive health care information from health care providers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6400 1997–98 |
Telephone assistance programThe Washington Telephone Assistance Program is extended until June 30, 2003. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6354 1997–98 |
Tobacco industry settlementsUnless otherwise directed by Congress, or in the case of a lawsuit, the ensuing settlement or judicial determination, any money recovered by the state in an action against the tobacco industry, exclusive of costs and fees, is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6461 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6701 1997–98 |
Professnal negligence injuryThe statute of limitations on commencing health care malpractice lawsuits is revised in cases involving fraud, concealment or the negligent presence of a foreign body. In such cases, the lawsuit must be commenced within one... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6489 1997–98 |
District court electionsNo primary is held for the office of judge of the district court if there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6760 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares an intent of this act to ensure that transportation funding keep pace with inflation without violating, amending, or in any way changing Initiative Measure No. 601. Recognizes the current transportation funding crisis... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| SB 5232 1997–98 |
Adv resitered nurse practnrsAdvanced registered nurse practitioners are given expanded prescriptive authority to include schedule II through IV drugs of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5409 1997–98 |
Child death reviewCurrent child mortality review activities retain their current legal protections until December 31, 1997. After that time, state and local health jurisdictions are authorized to engage in a number of similar, but more... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5791 1997–98 |
Restricted liquor zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement problems and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6023 1997–98 |
Unemployment compensationUnemployment insurance coverage for corporate board members is optional. However, the decision on whether to participate in the UI program must be uniform for all board members. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6207 1997–98 |
Correctional facility emplyeSexual intercourse or sexual contact between an employee of the DOC or DSHS or a departmental contractor and an inmate or offender is defined as employee misconduct. The secretary must suspend the employment of an employee or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6281 1997–98 |
Cascade foothills state parkThe Legislature finds that the population in the Puget Sound will grow by more than a million people by the year 2010 and there will be a greater demand for outdoor recreation opportunities. Changing demographics, healthier... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6372 1997–98 |
Child care provider/B&O taxThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by nonprofit organizations. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6382 1997–98 |
Dental hygienists/sealantsLicensed dental hygienists may receive an endorsement to assess for and apply dental sealants to low-income, rural and other at-risk populations in cooperation with public health jurisdictions in public and private schools.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6546 1997–98 |
School health services studyThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is required to continue the study on the provision of health services in Washington's public schools and to submit the study to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 1998. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6557 1997–98 |
Child care provider informtnDSHS establishes and maintains a toll-free number for communication of information related to child and family day care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6587 1997–98 |
Mentally ill offendersA task force is created to examine issues regarding persons convicted of a criminal offense who are mentally ill and who pose a serious risk to public safety. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6630 1997–98 |
Counselor continuing educatnStatutes concerning certification of counselors are amended to require 36 clock hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period immediately preceding renewal of certification, at least six hours of which... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6460 1997–98 |
Distressed co. job develpmntA series of tax incentives are provided to attract and retain businesses in order to promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities and create jobs in distressed counties. A A distressed county @ is defined as one with... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1998 |
| SB 6466 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credTax credits are offered to businesses with 400 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualifying costs expended for employee child care payments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6473 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationThe levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for all districts with above average property tax rates. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
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