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 5650 2005–06 |
Adult family homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to implement a food safety component as part of the required training for staff and providers in adult family homes. Food handler permits will not be necessary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5656 2005–06 |
DenturistsHealth carriers must allow denturists to participate in any preferred provider network to the same extent, and under the same terms and conditions, as a dentist. Health care service contractors or health maintenance... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5684 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersWithin available funds, the Division of Child Care and Early Learning (DCCEL) in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a child care career and wage ladder in licensed child care centers that meet... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5687 2005–06 |
Adult family homesAdult family homes are facilities licensed to care for up to eight individuals. All adult family homes licensed for more than six clients must install smoke detectors that are interconnected and monitored by a central... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5706 2005–06 |
Dental health providersLicensed dental hygienists who have two years' practical clinical experience with a licensed dentist within the previous five year period may perform all dental operations and services contained within their scope of practice... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5715 2005–06 |
Public health improvementEstablishes the joint public health financing committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5722 2005–06 |
Small business assist progThe small business assist program is established within the Health Care Authority. One component of the program will allow certain small employers, no later than January 1, 2007, to enroll themselves, their employees, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5734 2005–06 |
Wrongful injury or deathThe requirement that wrongful death actions involving childless single adults can only benefit those parents, sisters, or brothers of the decedent who are dependent on the adult for support and who reside in the United States... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5758 2005–06 |
Nursing facility residentsFinds that the quality of life and the dignity of individuals to maintain as much personal autonomy as possible, during the time that they are residents of nursing facilities, require that they retain for their own use a... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5762 2005–06 |
Medicaid reimbursementRevises the medicaid reimbursement system. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5771 2005–06 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesRequires coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5777 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workServices performed under certain state contracts, or under subcontracts awarded under such contracts, may not be performed at locations outside the United States. This prohibition applies to state personal services, purchased... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5801 2005–06 |
Home care agenciesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to conduct a vendor rate study of home care agencies. The study is to include an analysis of using a value-based reimbursement system. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5848 2005–06 |
Missing & runaway childrenLaw enforcement agencies that receive a report of a missing child are to also submit those reports to the crime information center. Law enforcement officers who have reasonable cause to believe a child is missing, a run away... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5861 2005–06 |
Health insurance marketRecognizes that to stabilize the health insurance market and reduce the number of uninsured people in Washington state, health insurance premiums need to be lower. An uncertain market due to the uncompensated care needs of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5877 2005–06 |
PERS armed forces membersThe global war on terrorism, including but not limited to Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, is added to list of conflicts for which PERS 1 members may receive military credit and other veterans' benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5888 2005–06 |
State health insurance poolWSHIP is made explicitly subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. In establishing rates for WSHIP, the WSHIP board in to work in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5908 2005–06 |
Streamlined sales & use taxProvisions are included that would allow the state to conform fully to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. Sellers are authorized to designate an agent to register the seller with the state, if not already registered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5911 2005–06 |
Self-service laundryThe exclusion from the definition of retail sale of charges made for the use of coin-operated laundry facilities in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof is... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5919 2005–06 |
Mental hlth service providerProvides that mental health providers licensed under chapters 18.57, 18.71, 18.79, 18.83, and 18.225 RCW are authorized to provide mental health services to individuals' families, or groups who are medicaid enrollees. These... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5924 2005–06 |
Centralized technologyThe health care authority must design and implement a centralized technology assessment pilot project to strengthen the capacity of state health care agencies and others to obtain and evaluate scientific evidence regarding... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5940 2005–06 |
State art collectionThe Washington State Arts Commission is allowed to use part of the Building for the Arts funds for conservation of the Washington State Art Collection. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5941 2005–06 |
Greenhouse gasesProvides that, beginning June 1, 2005, every electricity generating plant in the state of Washington using coal shall begin reducing or permanently offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions by twenty-five percent per year. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5958 2005–06 |
School leviesAuthorizes temporary increased maximum school levy rates for financial emergencies. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6009 2005–06 |
State board of healthAdds a tribal representative to the state board of health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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