Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6147 2001–02 |
Institutional review boardsFor any IRB operating in Washington, representation on the IRB is expanded. More than one nonscientific member and more than one noninstitutional member must be on the board and participate in any portion of a board meeting... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6148 2001–02 |
Puget Sound trans commissionThe Puget Sound Transportation Commission (PSTC) is created and composed of nine members appointed by the Governor. All but two members (the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and the Office of Financial... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6150 2001–02 |
Human subjects researchA licensed health care provider or a health care facility is prohibited from administering or providing a drug or other product to a human research subject without disclosing any ? beneficial interest," as defined in current... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6163 2001–02 |
Higher education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6164 2001–02 |
Higher education T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6179 2001–02 |
Community swim facilityAppropriates the sum of ten million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the biennium ending June 30, 2003, 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 14, 2002 |
| SB 6199 2001–02 |
Primary electionsApplication : This act creates a primary for all partisan elected offices except for president and vice president, precinct committee officer, and an office exempt from the primary to fill an unexpired term. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6200 2001–02 |
Prscrptn drg price reductionDeclares an intent to make prescription drugs more affordable for qualified Washington residents, thereby increasing the overall health of Washington residents, promoting healthy communities, and protecting the public health... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6201 2001–02 |
Prescription drug price progThe prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6206 2001–02 |
Chemical dependncy/prprty txDeclares that real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit corporation, association, or other entity that is certified under chapter 70.96A RCW and used for chemical dependency treatment is exempt from taxation. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6235 2001–02 |
Higher education/residencyAny child who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school is permitted to pay resident tuition at Washington public universities and colleges if the student enrolls... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6238 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminologyFinds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6246 2001–02 |
Organic foods commissionAuthority is granted for the producers of organic food to petition for the formation of an organic food commission. Organic food has the same definition as the State Organic Food Certification Program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6271 2001–02 |
Evergreen recreation passA renewable, annual "Evergreen Recreation Pass" is created for use at any recreation sites owned by State Parks, the Department of Natural Resources, or Department of Fish and Wildlife where a pass is required. The cost of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6273 2001–02 |
Weapons at public meetingsIt is unlawful for a person to knowingly possess a weapon in areas of any buildings that are used for city, town, or county legislative authority meetings, including offices of such local officials and waiting areas and... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6281 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingAuthorizes use of the motor vehicle fund for transportation purposes. Deletes the restriction for highway purposes only. Provides that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article II, section 40 of the state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6295 2001–02 |
Access to educationPublic colleges and universities, community colleges, and school districts are not subject to the provisions of Initiative 200. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5686 2001–02 |
School assessment timelines$ Revises the timelines for the voluntary and required administration of the science, social studies and arts assessments of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5937 2001–02 |
TRS & PERS$ Allows members of Public Employees Retirement System plan 1 and Teachers Retirement System plan 1 to return to work with an option of either working 867 hours with a full pension, or working 1,500 hours with a 90 percent pension. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 10, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 26, 2001 |
| SB 5407 2001–02 |
Simulcast horse racing$ Removes the limitation on the number of simulcast races a class one racing association may be authorized to import during its live race meet. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 5533 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schools$ Requires each day care center, kindergarten, elementary school, and secondary school to provide certain notices of its pest control policies and methods and to provide notice of and post signs regarding applications of... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5583 2001–02 |
Public mental health system$ Makes a legislative declaration of support for most of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) mental health recommendations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5940 2001–02 |
Career & technical education$ The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish standards for career and technical education programs, review and approve local district plans for the delivery of career and technical education, provide... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 336, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5606 2001–02 |
Background checks$ Establishes the Legislature = s intent to require background check investigations to be conducted on all current Department of Social and Health Services employees and applicants for a state position who will or may have... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |