Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5545 1995–96 |
Small busn innovation resrchThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms applying for phase I SBIR grants. The department is authorized to charge fees for this service. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6280 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology feeOnce every four years, the governing boards of each public four-year institution of higher education may establish and charge a technology fee to each enrolled student. The fee is separate from tuition fees and is not to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6739 1995–96 |
State salary increaseProvides that, no later than June 30, 1997, the salaries of state workers in job classes that are thirty percent behind the prevailing rates for those job classes, as listed on the survey published in June 1995 by the senate... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6742 1995–96 |
Education employees/arbitrtnRequires negotiations between a public employer and the bargaining representative in a unit of employees of school districts and community colleges subject to this act to be commenced at least five months prior to the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6744 1995–96 |
Medicinal marijuanaFinds that there is a need for further research regarding the cultivation, processing, and distribution of medicinal marijuana under strictly controlled circumstances. Declares that the primary issue is to determine the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6733 1995–96 |
Chemical dependency counslrsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public by referral to and utilization of individuals in the delivery of human services who have demonstrated a particular level of competency in the core functions of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6737 1995–96 |
Athletic opportnty for girlsIf funding is appropriated, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the availability of organized athletic opportunities for girls below the age of 13. The study must include athletic programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6456 1995–96 |
Stream restoratn/tax creditThe Legislature finds that cooperative partnerships formed by governmental agencies and private landowners can provide needed improvement and restoration of streams, rivers and riparian areas and result in a benefit to aquatic... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6582 1995–96 |
Comm & tech collg facultyA task force is created to devise a method for bringing part-time faculty salaries up to parity with full-time faculty salaries. The task force comprises representatives from the Governor's office, the Legislature, the faculty... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6123 1995–96 |
Basic health plan coverageThe Health Care Authority Administrator is authorized to enroll licensed individuals and employees of care and foster care agencies, nursing homes, adult family homes, supported living situations and boarding homes, their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6185 1995–96 |
Higher ed innovatn & qualityThe Washington Fund for Innovation and Quality is established. The program awards incentive grants to institutions of higher education based on guidelines developed by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6176 1995–96 |
Higher ed service deliveryThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is required to conduct a study to determine the cost of providing postsecondary instruction through main campuses, branch campuses, centers, distance learning through public and private... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 5289 1995–96 |
Future teachers scholarshipThe Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship is continued until June 30, 2002, to serve as an incentive for the best and brightest to become teachers, especially minority students who can act as role models. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6657 1995–96 |
Gender identity discriminatnRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include gender identity in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6662 1995–96 |
Family planning/health insurRequires that every health plan issued or renewed by a health carrier after July 1, 1996, that includes benefits for prescription drugs must include federal drug administration-approved prescriptive contraceptive drugs and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6665 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescrpAuthorizes optometrists to prescribe drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6685 1995–96 |
Paratransit riders/hlth infoProvides that all agencies or authorities that assist or provide special transportation services are required to share authorized health care information to provide efficient application and certification processes for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6632 1995–96 |
Firearms access by minorsSpecifies criminal penalties for violations of the act. Requires retail outlets to post warning notices regarding the requirements of the act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| SB 6536 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectn trustFindings are made regarding the importance of the state's marine waters and the need for regional approaches to protect these waters. Three goals are specified for the protection of marine waters, relating to clean water and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6603 1995–96 |
Offender registratn/notificaOffenders convicted of felony offenses other than sex offenses may be required to register in the same manner as sex offenders under certain circumstances. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6268 1995–96 |
Parental involvmnt in eductnParents are included as recipients of the Washington annual award program for excellence in education. Three parents from each congressional district are recognized, one with a child in elementary school, one with a child in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6567 1995–96 |
Liquor license issuanceProvides that the board shall not issue a beer retailer license class A, B, D, or E, or a wine retailer license class C or F, or a class H license covering any premises not previously licensed during the past five years if the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6534 1995–96 |
Human rights commssn jurisdcRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6537 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1996A governmental entity or person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or in any manner prohibited by the state Constitution deprives a resident of the state of Washington of any right, privilege, or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6481 1995–96 |
Greyhound racing prohibitionProvides that a person may not hold, conduct, or operate live greyhound racing for public exhibition, parimutuel betting, or special exhibition events. Provides that a person may not transmit or receive intrastate or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |