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 5346 2005–06 |
Citizen councilor officeEstablishes the office of citizen councilor. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5352 2005–06 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the act of starving, dehydrating, or suffocating an animal, causing the animal substantial pain and considerable suffering or death, constitutes the crime of first-degree animal cruelty, rather than second-degree... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5361 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefRequires that, annually, the department of revenue shall adjust each combined disposable income amount and each valuation amount to reflect inflation. The department may round the adjusted amounts to the nearest thousand... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5368 2005–06 |
Nurse mandatory overtimeThe following entities are added to the list of health care facilities covered by the overtime prohibition law for certain registered and licensed practical nurses: state hospitals that are operated and maintained by the state... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5377 2005–06 |
Keeping of wild animalsThe possession, importation, and breeding of potentially dangerous wild animals is prohibited unless permission is granted by an animal control authority. "Potentially dangerous wild animal" is defined and includes large cats,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5378 2005–06 |
Conservation futuresThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Revenues may be used for maintenance and operation of property acquired. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5398 2005–06 |
Comprehensive cancer centersAuthorizes tax exemptions for comprehensive cancer centers. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5401 2005–06 |
Weighing & measuring devicesA city with its own City Sealer may establish fees greater than the fees set in statute, but the fees may not exceed the cost of administering the city's weights and measures program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5411 2005–06 |
Branch campusesThe legislature states its intent to recognize that different regions have different capacity gaps and different programmatic needs and, therefore, each campus must be allowed to expand into lower division coursework in a way... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5450 2005–06 |
Mental health parityBeginning July 1, 2005, a health benefit plan that provides coverage for medical and surgical services must provide coverage for mental health services and prescription drugs to treat mental disorders. The co-pay or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5472 2005–06 |
Health benefit plan optionsDeclares an intent to expand health benefit plan options available to employers by offering them the opportunity to enroll in programs administered by the health care authority. This option provides employers with the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5495 2005–06 |
Secretary of healthThe Secretary of the Department of Health has the authority to enter into contracts, distribute grants and use other legal mechanisms that further the mission of the agency. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5516 2005–06 |
Nurse practitionersAll ARNPs may prescribe controlled substances contained in Schedules II through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act without entering into joint practice arrangements and without formal collaboration with physicians or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5521 2005–06 |
Military service creditThe employee is now eligible for service credit by applying for resumption of employment within one year of termination of military service. If the employee is refused re-employment, for reasons beyond his or her control, the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5523 2005–06 |
EpinephrineAmends RCW 18.73.250 to modify the authority of emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5538 2005–06 |
Early childhood edu & assistThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must administer a state-supported early childhood education and assistance program to assist eligible children with educational, social, health, nutritional, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5567 2005–06 |
Investing in youth programThe Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) will establish a reinvesting in youth program to award grants to counties for implementing programs to reduce crime. The programs must target youth already... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5575 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5579 2005–06 |
Insurance overpaymentExcept in cases of fraud or coordination of benefits, a health carrier may not retroactively deny, adjust, or seek recoupment or refund of a claim paid to a health care provider more than one year after the payment was made. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5592 2005–06 |
Smoking in public placesDesignated smoking areas in public places are prohibited. This prohibition includes bars, restaurants, taverns, skating rinks and bowling alleys. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5594 2005–06 |
Stem cell rsrch/human cloneThe policy of Washington State is to permit research involving the use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells upon full consideration of the ethical and medical implications.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5598 2005–06 |
Nursing quality commissionThe Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission is increased to 15 members. The number of registered nurse members is increased from three to seven, the number of public members is increased from two to three, and the nonvoting... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5605 2005–06 |
Naturopathic physiciansThe term "medicines of mineral, animal, and botanical origin"is replaced with the term "naturopathic medicines." The medicines that naturopaths may use includes vitamins, minerals, botanical medicines, homeopathic medicines,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5637 2005–06 |
Health insurance coverageOn a quarterly basis, any employer with 50 or more employees must pay a fee to the Department of Employment Security. The fee will be based on a rate established by the administrator of the Health Care Authority reflecting the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5649 2005–06 |
Dispute resolution processIf the Department of Social and Health Services determines that a deficiency should have been cited under a different more appropriate regulation, DSHS must revise the report, statement of deficiencies, or enforcement remedy... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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