Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6260 2011–12 |
Criminal offenses/fees, etc.A $3,000 fee is assessed in addition to penalties imposed for a conviction, deferred sentence, deferred prosecution, or a statutory or nonstatutory diversion agreement resulting from an arrest for the crimes of trafficking in... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6261 2011–12 |
Incompetence to stand trialA facility conducting a civil commitment evaluation following dismissal of a criminal charge based on incompetent to stand trial that makes a determination to release the person instead of filing a civil commitment petition... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6264 2011–12 |
Center for marine innovationCreates the Center for Marine Innovation (Center). The Center is established for the stated purposes of promoting innovation in and education involving the development, design, manufacturing, and repair and refit of marine:... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6265 2011–12 |
Medical use of cannabisNonprofit Patient Cooperatives (NPC). Permits NPCs with opt-in and opt-out options based on population. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6266 2011–12 |
Disability accommodationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6267 2011–12 |
Higher ed access/disabilityA legislative taskforce on improving access to higher education for students with disabilities is created. The purpose of the taskforce is to make recommendations to the Legislature and to coordinate and implement the goals below. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6283 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6286 2011–12 |
Attorney general powersIt is clarified that the AG, having only those powers granted by statute, must appear for and represent the state in all cases in which the state is interested when a statute gives the AG authority over the subject matter or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6287 2011–12 |
Apprenticeship trainingFor the purposes of apprenticeship utilization requirements, electrical, plumbing, and elevator construction apprenticeship training programs must have a completion rate of at least 60 percent over a 12 year period or meet or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6300 2011–12 |
Declaration of Human RightsEncourages school districts to implement a program that educates students on the content and importance of the universal declaration of human rights. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6302 2011–12 |
Industrial insurance lawsThe 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 6305 2011–12 |
Roll your own cigarettesEvery person who operates or maintains a RYO cigarette machine at a retail establishment is a manufacturer of cigarettes, because the resulting product is a cigarette. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6306 2011–12 |
Appraisal mgmt co. bondThe amount of the appraisal management company surety bond is increased from $25,000 to $100,000. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6307 2011–12 |
Nursing staffing/hospitalsLegislative Findings . The Legislature makes findings regarding the role of adequate nurse staffing in improving patient care; increasing nurse retention rates and transparency of health care data; creating safer working... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6309 2011–12 |
Health care worker mealsHospitals must provide employees uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. Meal breaks must be at least thirty minute starting after two hours and no more than five hours from the beginning of a shift. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6310 2011–12 |
Washington investment trustThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6321 2011–12 |
Using records/housing oppsA person's ability to obtain rental housing in the future constitutes a compelling privacy and safety concern that can be weighed against the public's interest in access to the records in any hearing concerning the proposed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6331 2011–12 |
Public transit/bidding pref.When FTA funds are involved, public transit agencies may include a bidding preference in their bidding process for applicants who exceed Buy America standards. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6332 2011–12 |
Art & cultural facils/grantsBFA may be used for eligible capital costs for acquisition; construction; or renovation of cultural organizations, zoos, aquariums, and science or technology centers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6333 2011–12 |
Restraints, use on juvenilesIf a court orders a child or juvenile to be placed in or remain in detention, and the child or juvenile is to appear in court for a hearing, restraints may not be placed on the child or juvenile during the court appearance or... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6334 2011–12 |
Higher ed govrnance/studentsStudents at each institution of higher education must be active participants in the immediate governance of and policy development of their respective institutions. Student participation occurs through the undergraduate and... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6341 2011–12 |
Discarded carpet recyclingA producer of carpet – a person who manufactures and sells, offers for sale, or distributes carpet – in the state must participate in a carpet stewardship organization (CSO) by January 1, 2013. CSOs must implement programs... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6348 2011–12 |
Laboratory schoolsThe Laboratory School Partnership (LSP) program is created for the Schools of Education at public four-year institutions of higher education to partner with the persistently lowest-achieving public K-12 schools to implement... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6374 2011–12 |
Foster care outcomesThe Passport to College Promise program (Passport program) is made permanent. An additional purpose of the Passport program is added related to improving high school graduation of foster youth through coordination, outreach,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6390 2011–12 |
Higher ed student auditingThe Legislature intends to enhance the affordability and efficiency of higher education programs and institutions by providing a mechanism for systematic review and consideration of cost-containment strategies. A student... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |