Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5066 1999–00 |
Legislative reports requirmn$ Allows the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) to request the Governor and head of the agency to give a written report as to the reasons why a report to be prepared for the Legislature was not completed on... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5163 1999–00 |
WorkFirst participationThe age of the infant for purposes of the "good cause" exemption from WorkFirst program components is maintained at one year of age until June 30, 2001. The Department of Social and Health Services reports to the Legislature... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5288 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passage prohibitnThe line of prohibition for oil tankers is moved westward to Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. The line is located at the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5299 1999–00 |
TANF residency requirementThe durational residency provision limiting a family's TANF grant assistance to the amount allowable in their prior state of residence is eliminated. All Washington residents are treated equally for purposes of TANF grant... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5332 1999–00 |
Community voice mailThe legislative intent of the original Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) is expanded to recognize and address the needs of low-income persons who do not have residences in which to receive local exchange telephone service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5333 1999–00 |
Utility low-income ratesLegislative findings and intent are included to state that discounts on rates and services by electrical and gas companies facilitate uninterrupted basic service to low-income customers, are a cost-effective mechanism to... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5336 1999–00 |
Sewer facility capacity chrgIt is clarified that a capacity charge may be imposed for connections to primary sewage collection facilities that discharge into the metropolitan municipal corporation = s sewage facilities. The metropolitan council assesses... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5554 1999–00 |
Comm/tech college brd dutiesAn additional power is granted to the boards of trustees for community and technical colleges: the authorization to make rules pertaining to the possession and use of weapons by students and visitors on property owned,... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5569 1999–00 |
Strike or lockout/unemplymntIndividuals are not disqualified from unemployment benefits for certain strikes resulting from the unfair labor practices of employers. Following the filing of a complaint, the regional director of the National Labor Relations... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5581 1999–00 |
Workers' comp claim reopeninFor claims filed after January 1, 1999, the seven-year limitation on a beneficiary's application period for adjustment of benefits is removed. References to closing orders are deleted. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5625 1999–00 |
TANF work requirementAdditional good cause for failure to participate in TANF WorkFirst program components includes: being the victim of domestic violence, being incapacitated or caring for an incapacitated child, or being a nonparent relative age... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5811 1999–00 |
Universal telecomm serviceThe commission must implement a program for the preservation and advancement of universal telecommunications service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5923 1999–00 |
Home warrantiesAny contract for construction or sale of a new home includes a warranty from the residential builder that warrants at a minimum that (1) for one year, the new home is free from any defects in materials and workmanship; (2) for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6141 1999–00 |
Domestic violence reportingDSHS screens applicants and recipients of TANF for domestic violence and provides universal notification regarding supportive services, exemptions and deferrals. DSHS monitors compliance with screening and notification and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6162 1999–00 |
Golf/country clb equal accesNo retail liquor license of any kind may be issued to a golf or country club that does not allow equal access to and enjoyment of all club facilities by all members of the club. To the extent that public use is allowed,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6164 1999–00 |
Ttl 49 RCW gender referencesGender specific terms are eliminated and minor technical corrections are made. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6165 1999–00 |
High tech wrker overtime payExecutive, administrative, or professional employees may not be defined as including computer system analysts, computer programmers, software engineers, software developers, and other similarly skilled workers who are... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6193 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur trafficking prhbIt is unlawful to tend, feed, trap, take or kill a domestic dog or cat for the direct or indirect purpose of dealing in the fur or pelt or products that include the fur or pelt of a domestic dog or cat. The first conviction is... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6204 1999–00 |
Victims of violence leaveA victim of domestic violence, harassment, a sex offense, or a violent offense is entitled to take unpaid family leave or use accrued personal, sick, or vacation leave: - to receive medical treatment; - to prepare for and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6242 1999–00 |
Agency telephone systemsMajor state agencies are generally those with a significant amount of public interaction. Major state agencies, as listed, are required to provide a A live person @ option when using voice mail or other automated telephone... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6265 1999–00 |
Cell phone usage/accidentsThe reporting officer must indicate on the accident report form, in the section provided for narrative comments, whether or not either driver was using a mobile telephone while operating either vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6297 1999–00 |
Graduate asst tuition exemptStudents who hold a graduate service appointment involving not less than ten hours per week are eligible for a tuition waiver. Resident students holding a graduate service appointment involving not less than ten hours per week... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6299 1999–00 |
Resident tuition/aliensStudents classified as nonimmigrant aliens with "H" visas are defined as "resident students" for tuition fee purposes, if they have either (1) lived and worked in Washington for one year, or (2) if the student is a dependent... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |