Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6652 2003–04 |
Tax expenditure reportRequests the governor to prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report shall include the listing of exemptions prepared by the department of revenue... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6658 2003–04 |
Harmful airborne particlesEstablishes provisions to protect workers from harmful airborne particles. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6608 2003–04 |
Health care services/tribesProvides that, consistent with the centennial accord, the new millennium agreement, related treaties, and federal and state law, it is the intent of the legislature to establish a framework whereby the state and federally... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6626 2003–04 |
Family care actFinds that while the monetary penalties authorized under RCW 49.12.285 may serve as an effective deterrent to prevent some employers from interfering with the right of employees to use their accrued sick leave to care for... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6632 2003–04 |
Higher edu part-time facultyThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must review and update the best practices audit of compensation packages and conditions of employment for part-time faculty. Community college administrators are... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6633 2003–04 |
AutismDirects the department of health to contract for a study on the causes and prevention of autism. The department shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2005, that includes... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6640 2003–04 |
Campaign contributionsThe period during which a state official and persons employed by him or her may not solicit or accept campaign contributions extends through the day of that session's final adjournment. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6590 2003–04 |
School bus seat beltsPrivate carrier buses operated as school buses for children at private schools or buses used for transporting children to school activities are now included in the definition of "school bus." All school buses purchased on or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6595 2003–04 |
Child care worker wagesDeclares an intent to increase wages to child care workers through establishing a wage ladder that provides increased wages for child care workers based on their work experience, level of responsibility, and education.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6268 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionColleges 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 · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6551 2003–04 |
Access to health insuranceBeginning October 1, 2004, every employer with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees is assessed a fee for every employee working over 86 hours per month. The fees are sufficient to pay for Basic Health Plan (BHP),... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6558 2003–04 |
CWU fee waiverCentral Washington University's authority to offer operating fee waivers is increased from 8 percent to 11 percent. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6566 2003–04 |
Community swim facilityTen million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 2005, from the state building construction account to the University of Washington as matching funds for the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6569 2003–04 |
Construction prprty donationA state agency which contracts for or is responsible for demolition, repair or construction projects must notify the Department of General Administration of the availability of surplus construction property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6131 2003–04 |
Renewable energy incentivesInvestment cost recovery incentives are created to support renewable energy projects. The incentives are funded with one and three quarters percent of the public utility tax receipts. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6509 2003–04 |
Children on motorcyclesIt is unlawful for any person to transport a child on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle if the child is under the age of six, under sixty pounds, or if the child's feet do not rest firmly on the passenger foot pegs. However,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6523 2003–04 |
School-aged child/hlth careOSPI receives $45,000 to fund a grant writer to obtain additional funding for increasing the number of certificated school nurses in first class school districts. School districts with a ratio of more than 1,500 students for... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6525 2003–04 |
School nutrition & activityThe Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA) with the assistance of the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Department of Health and the Board of Health, must form an advisory committee... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6530 2003–04 |
School staff reprimandsOSPI must post stayed suspension information on the national database to the same extent that suspensions and revocations are posted. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6532 2003–04 |
Tuition & fees payment planBeginning with the 2004 fall academic term, an optional payment plan is available that allows students to make equal monthly payments. The payment plan is not available to students receiving financial aid or scholarships that... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6004 2003–04 |
Ballot measure fiscal impactProvides that, for a ballot measure that proposes to reduce directly or indirectly, in any way, revenue for state or local government, the ballot measure proponents shall explain clearly in a prepared statement which... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6452 2003–04 |
Private choice primariesA private choice open primary is created. In all partisan primary elections, separate ballots must be prepared for each major political party. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6455 2003–04 |
Juvenile justice informationImmunity from civil liability is provided to any person or entity that releases or receives information as allowed by state or federal law concerning a student's criminal record or concerning information requested under a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6467 2003–04 |
Very low-income housingThe 5 percent county retention is also for administration and local distribution of the funds and is retained by the county, rather than the county auditor. There is no restriction on the construction of new affordable housing... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6470 2003–04 |
Teacher continuing educationTo the extent that funds are provided, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) provides scholarships to second-year classroom teachers in schools receiving federal Title I funding. The scholarships must be used to cover... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |