Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5727 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6489 1997–98 |
District court electionsNo primary is held for the office of judge of the district court if there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6507 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe nine-member board is retained. The board = s expiration date is removed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5002 1997–98 |
K-20 cross-sector telecommunThe Cross-sector Network Advisory Committee (CNAC) begins work on July 1, 1997. A governance structure reflecting the TOPC recommendation is proposed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5072 1997–98 |
Providing liquor to underageIt is a gross misdemeanor to give or supply liquor to a person under the age of 21. A person who allows a youth under the age of 21 to consume liquor on premises owned by the person or under his or her control is guilty of a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5199 1997–98 |
Distance education tuitionThe HECB must develop up to three tuition and state support models for the delivery of technology based programs. The models must consider programs offered by single institutions or by consortiums of higher education institutions. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5232 1997–98 |
Adv resitered nurse practnrsAdvanced registered nurse practitioners are given expanded prescriptive authority to include schedule II through IV drugs of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5298 1997–98 |
Genetic informatn/discrimntnA health carrier (health maintenance organization, health care service contractor or disability insurer) may not deny or cancel health coverage, or vary premiums, terms, or conditions for health plan coverage on the basis of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5303 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcA task force on tourism is created to study tourism promotion and related issues in Washington. The task force consists of nine members from the private sector, four members from the public sector, and three ex-officio members. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5316 1997–98 |
State conventn centr parkingThe WSCTC must accept credit and debit cards for parking charges. As a result, the WSCTC expects to pay about $10,000 for equipment purchases and $3,500 per year in credit card charges. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5409 1997–98 |
Child death reviewCurrent child mortality review activities retain their current legal protections until December 31, 1997. After that time, state and local health jurisdictions are authorized to engage in a number of similar, but more... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5542 1997–98 |
Alien offender campThe obligation for DOC to establish an illegal alien offender camp and be ready to assign offenders to the camp by January 1, 1997, is repealed. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5638 1997–98 |
Traffic infractions/fatalityTraffic abstracts that are forwarded to the Department of Licensing by the court must include information on whether the traffic incident resulted in a fatality. A person who has forfeited bail on an infraction that resulted... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5667 1997–98 |
Professional guardian certifThe Administrator for the Courts must conduct a study on the feasibility and desirability of requiring certification as "professional guardians" all persons appointed as a guardian when the guardian: (1) represents three or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5708 1997–98 |
Child day care liability insLicensed child day-care centers and family day-care providers are required to have day-care insurance as defined by the insurance statutes. Policy limits are a minimum of $100,000 per occurrence. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5731 1997–98 |
Higher ed student child careThe Washington fund for student child care in higher education is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) awards child care grants to state institutions of higher education to address the need for child... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5743 1997–98 |
Student housing/leasehold txAll leasehold interests granted by a public college or university to a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation for a nominal amount of rent, in connection with the construction or renovation of housing for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5791 1997–98 |
Restricted liquor zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement problems and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5844 1997–98 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe current motor fuel vehicle tax rate is used to calculate the amount of transfers to the marine fuel tax refund account, the snowmobile account, and the general fund for off-road vehicle expenditures. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5896 1997–98 |
Civil rights act of 1997The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 1997 is enacted. The bill substantially parallels the federal Civil Rights Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5972 1997–98 |
Contributions by mailThe period in relation to a regular session in which accepting or soliciting campaign contributions is proscribed begins on December 10. A contribution that is received by mail and postmarked before the proscribed period may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6023 1997–98 |
Unemployment compensationUnemployment insurance coverage for corporate board members is optional. However, the decision on whether to participate in the UI program must be uniform for all board members. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6207 1997–98 |
Correctional facility emplyeSexual intercourse or sexual contact between an employee of the DOC or DSHS or a departmental contractor and an inmate or offender is defined as employee misconduct. The secretary must suspend the employment of an employee or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6215 1997–98 |
Custodial sexual misconductA person is guilty of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree by having sexual intercourse with another person (a) who is a resident of an adult or juvenile correctional facility or work release facility and the... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |