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 5981 1997–98 |
World language and cultureFinds that the significant increase of trade and commerce and interaction between the United States and other countries makes it imperative that action be taken to ensure that Washington state increases the number of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5995 1997–98 |
Mental illness health covrgeDeclares that "serious mental illness" means the following psychiatric illnesses as defined by the American Psychiatric Association in the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) IV-R: (1) Schizophrenia; (2) paranoid and other... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6012 1997–98 |
Wage payment violationsFinds that the Washington state minimum wage law and wage claim laws do not require payment of interest on back wages owed and do not authorize adequate penalties against violators. To improve compliance, the department of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6056 1997–98 |
Office of health policyEstablishes an office of health policy. Declares that the health care policy board is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions are hereby transferred to the office of health policy. Repeals RCW 43.73.010,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6112 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionThe value of automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and motor homes used for determining the motor vehicle excise tax is reduced by the lesser of $2,500, or the value of the vehicle if the value of the vehicle is less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6177 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref signaturesRequires that a person must be a registered voter of this state to solicit or procure signatures on an initiative or referendum petition. A person who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5127 1997–98 |
Trauma care servicesA funding source for the state = s trauma care system is established through the collection of fees by car dealers and others at the time of motor vehicle registration or title transfer. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 331, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5968 1997–98 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesElectric bicycles are defined as bicycles fully operative with pedals, but also having an electric motor capable of propelling the bike not more than 20 miles per hour. Electric bicycles are exempt from vehicle registration... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5770 1997–98 |
Child welfare recordsThe confidentiality laws covering child welfare records are modified to allow greater disclosure of information. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 305, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5768 1997–98 |
Supported employment progrmsThe Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Personnel, and the Office of Financial Management must work together to identify appropriate state agencies that have positions and funding conducive to implementing... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5976 1997–98 |
Nurse title useIt is unlawful to use the title "nurse" in this state unless the person is licensed as a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, or a licensed practical nurse. Christian Science nurses may call themselves nurses. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5322 1997–98 |
Rural oral health care srvcsThe current ratio of dentists to dental hygienists permitted in an office setting is eliminated. Public health facilities are clarified under the independent practice section of the hygiene statute to include state or... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5254 1997–98 |
Owner liability/recreatn usePublic or private landowners who allow members of the public to use their lands for purposes of skateboarding or other nonmotorized wheel based activities, hang gliding, or paragliding are not liable for unintentional injuries... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5464 1997–98 |
Gender equityThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education shall strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 8, 1997 |
| SB 6120 1995–96 |
Maternity services/insuranceAll state purchased health care and all health benefit plans issued or renewed by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations and commercial insurers which include coverage for maternity services may not... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6257 1995–96 |
Guardian & guardian ad litemThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) is required to develop a comprehensive statewide curriculum for all persons who act as guardians ad litem under the RCW titles pertaining to juveniles and domestic relations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1381 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe Washington State shared-leave program is altered to allow a state employee to transfer unused sick leave to another state employee, if after the transfer, the employee retains at least 480 hours of unused sick leave, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1627 1995–96 |
Osteopathic physicans/surgnsThe code is purged of obsolete references to osteopaths, and their practice as osteopathy. The effective date was changed from July 1, 1995, to July 1, 1996. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6188 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victim privcyCommunication between a victim of sexual assault and his or her sexual assault advocate is privileged; therefore, a sexual assault advocate may not be examined to provide testimony for or against the victim without the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6229 1995–96 |
Infant crib safetyThe Legislature finds that the deaths and injuries that result from crib accidents are a public health threat. Any crib that is sold, leased, manufactured or otherwise placed into the stream of commerce must comply with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 1078 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| SB 6260 1995–96 |
Ride share tax creditThe employers who are eligible to qualify for business and occupation or public utility tax credits for providing financial incentives to employees for ride sharing is expanded from only major employers in the state's eight... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6272 1995–96 |
School emplyee/record checksAll current school employees who have regularly unsupervised access to children and who have not had a background check must begin the process for record checks by June 30, 1997. Employees and school districts cannot be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6110 1995–96 |
Death investigations fundingThe fee for certified copies of birth and death certificates and other vital records is raised from $11 to $13, with the portion for the death investigations account being raised from $3 to $5. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6116 1995–96 |
Health care info disclosureIn order to facilitate death investigations, county coroners and medical examiners are added to public health authorities and law enforcement authorities as entities to which health care providers must disclose health care... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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