Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5530 2001–02 |
Greenhouse gasesAuthorizes the establishment of an independent, nonprofit organization known as the Washington climate center to serve as a central clearinghouse for all climate change activities in the state. Provides that the center shall... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5534 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schoolsIndividuals applying nonrestricted use pesticides without power equipment on school facilities must obtain a ? school facility applicator @ license by paying a $25 fee. To maintain the license for recertification purposes,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5535 2001–02 |
Nonprofit org educatn prgrmThe B&O tax does not apply to amounts received by nonprofit organizations that are exempt from federal income tax for foreign language educational programs in the public schools that are cosponsored by a public school. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5536 2001–02 |
Children/homeless familiesThe Legislature intends to expand the availability of child care services to homeless families with children by requiring that the Department of Social and Health Services develop a plan for determining the need for child care... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5542 2001–02 |
Air pollutn cntrl facilityThe Department of Revenue will, upon request of a light and power business, make a determination as to whether a plant is a thermal electric peaking plant acquiring or installing air pollution control equipment. The department... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5545 2001–02 |
Running startHigh school principals may revoke a Running Start student's eligibility to participate in the program if the student fails to maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average in a course or program offered by the college or university. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5554 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife lw enfrcmntProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system on or before January 1, 2001, and, on the effective date of this act, is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a law... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5574 2001–02 |
Educational staff associateFor purposes of the statewide salary allocation schedule, years of service determinations for specified ESA = s may include experience in nonschool positions in addition to service in school positions. When calculating years... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5575 2001–02 |
School assessmentsThe statutory timelines are | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5577 2001–02 |
Civil service$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2003. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5579 2001–02 |
Election integrityRegistration Information : Voter registration information must be provided in foreign languages that are required of state agencies. Signs are posted at driver licensing facilities advising the applicant of voter registration... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5584 2001–02 |
Schools/contractng for srvcsWhen a school district or educational service district contracts for services that have been previously performed by classified school employees, the contractor must provide the same employee information to SPI on the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5595 2001–02 |
Primary dateChanges the primary date. Repeals RCW 29.01.160. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5596 2001–02 |
State emply death benfitsProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5597 2001–02 |
LEOFF retirement transferAuthorizes certain law enforcement officers to transfer retirement service. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5603 2001–02 |
Health & environmental lawsAny citizen may commence a civil action against any person, corporation, or governmental entity alleged to have violated an environmental or public heath standard or requirement, or a governmental agency's order on such... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5611 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/employmentProvides tax credits for the employment of persons with disabilities. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5612 2001–02 |
Horses/taxationFeed sold for all horses is exempt from the sales and use tax. The boarding, breeding, training, or selling of horses is exempt from the B&O tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5616 2001–02 |
State voters' pamphletWhenever at least one statewide measure or office is scheduled to appear on the primary ballot, the Secretary of State must print and distribute a voters = pamphlet. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5628 2001–02 |
Widows of veterans/prprty txProvides a property tax exemption to widows or widowers of honorably discharged veterans. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5630 2001–02 |
Nursing homesFurther phasing in of the case mix reimbursement system for Medicaid nursing homes is delayed and the ? hold harmless @ provisions of the current payment system are extended until July 1, 2003. A joint legislative task force... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5634 2001–02 |
Initiative & referendumSignature gatherers must be state residents, 18 years of age and wear a badge when soliciting signatures that state whether the gatherer is a paid signature gatherer or an unpaid volunteer. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5641 2001–02 |
School employeesPersonal information implicating a right to privacy, and residential addresses and telephone numbers, of employees, officials, or volunteers of a school district are exempt from public disclosure when the information is held... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5646 2001–02 |
Public utlty tx/cogenerationThe existing deduction for cogeneration facilities built between June 1980 and January 1, 1990 is available for new or expanded cogeneration facilities constructed or installed between July 1, 2001, and January 1, 2011. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5648 2001–02 |
Energy efficient appliancesSales and use taxes do not apply to lighting, clothes washers, dishwashers, central air conditioners, room air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, and programmable thermostats purchased after the effective date of this act but... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |