Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5079 2011–12 |
Consumer protection actThe attorneys' fee provision in CPA actions brought by the AG is amended. The AG, rather than a prevailing party, may recover the costs of the action and reasonable attorneys' fees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5110 2011–12 |
Carpet stewardshipA producer of carpet, a person who manufactures and sells, offers for sale, or distributes that carpet in the state, must participate in a carpet stewardship organization (organization) by January 1, 2014. The organization's... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5144 2011–12 |
Animal abuser registryRequires the registration of animal abusers and authorizes the release of certain information on animal abusers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5150 2011–12 |
Spirits samplingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5151 2011–12 |
Companion animal programCreates the companion animal safety, population control, and spay/neuter assistance program to provide for spaying and neutering of feral and free-roaming cats and companion animals owned by low-income individuals. Requires... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5160 2011–12 |
Duty-related death benefitThe lump-sum death benefit that is paid to survivors of state, school district, or higher education employees or members of PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS, or VFFRORPS who die as a result of injuries sustained in the course of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5163 2011–12 |
Teachers' retirement systemThe survivor of a member of TRS 1 who dies prior to retirement may choose to receive both a refund of part of the member's accumulated contributions and a reduced monthly retirement allowance. In order to qualify for this... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5173 2011–12 |
Restaurant corkage feesDomestic wineries and restaurants licensed to sell beer and/or wine or spirits, or beer and/or wine are permitted to enter into an arrangement to waive a corkage fee. Such an arrangement is not prohibited under the law... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5183 2011–12 |
Native American heritage dayThe day after Thanksgiving Day, currently a state legal and school holiday, is recognized as Native American Heritage Day. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5194 2011–12 |
Fertilizer w/ phosphorusAfter January 1, 2013, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus, with certain exceptions. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5206 2011–12 |
Fire sprinkler systemsExpenditures from the Fund may be used to develop and publish educational materials related to the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers. A person installing a residential sprinkler system in a single-family home is not... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5225 2011–12 |
Soil and wetland scientistsSoil scientists and wetland scientists must be certified. It is unlawful for a person to use, assume, or advertise the title state certified soil scientist or state certified wetland scientist unless that person has received... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5230 2011–12 |
Puget Sound corpsConsolidates the administrative functions of the Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) with the Department of Ecology. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5231 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsEcology must review and evaluate manufacturer product information and develop a draft list of products that should be considered for alternatives assessments. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5234 2011–12 |
Medicine stewardship programThe Medicine Return Association (Association) is established to finance and operate a product stewardship program for the collection, transportation, and disposal of unwanted legend and non-legend drugs from residential... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5236 2011–12 |
Persistent offendersPersistent offenders, who do not have a prior or current conviction for a class A felony or a sex offense, or an equivalent federal or out-of-state conviction, or a prior or current conviction with a deadly weapon verdict, are... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5263 2011–12 |
Family leave violationsThe Department must administer, investigate, and enforce violations as they relate to an employer discharging, demoting or disciplining an employee because the employee exercised or attempted to exercise any right under the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5274 2011–12 |
Limited serv. pregnancy ctrsLimited service pregnancy centers (centers) are organizations that advertise, offer, or provide, either free or for a fee, pregnancy tests or ultrasounds and information about adoption or abortion. Centers do not provide... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5275 2011–12 |
Homeowner foreclosures(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the foreclosure fairness act to: (1) Encourage homeowners to use the skills and professional judgment of housing counselors as early as possible in the foreclosure process; (2)... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5291 2011–12 |
Recreational fishingDFW must manage the PSRFE Program to maximize benefits to the recreational fishery consistent with available revenue, Fish and Wildlife Commission policies, and the Endangered Species Act. This broader directive replaces many... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5297 2011–12 |
Signature gatheringThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5302 2011–12 |
Liquor permits and licensesVendors that manufacture liquor mixers are added to the special permit group allowed to serve liquor without charge at a trade association convention in a hospitality room, or a board approved suppliers' display room booth at... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5311 2011–12 |
Deeds of trust reconveyancesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5312 2011–12 |
Tax data publicationExcise tax, and property tax secrecy clauses are amended to expressly require that statistical data include at least three taxpayers in the classification. The frequency of the tax exemption study is amended to be every... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5341 2011–12 |
Notice to injured workersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |