Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6610 1999–00 |
Job training services creditThe conditions related to types and locations of businesses are eliminated. A condition related to investments in job training is added. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6665 1999–00 |
Flouridation of waterThe Legislature's intent to combat dental disease in vulnerable populations is expressed. Wherever public water supplies serve more than 1,000 residential connections with less than the therapeutic levels of fluoride in that... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6694 1999–00 |
Foster careThe foster parent retention pilot program is established to retain foster parents who care for sexually aggressive children. The program is run by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for two years. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6746 1999–00 |
Long-term care faclitiesProvides that long-term care facilities shall: (1) Require that all employees and residents, unless otherwise exempted, have current documentation of influenza virus and pneumococcal disease immunization. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6765 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledThe Legislature states its intent to comply with the Olmstead decision and assure that persons with developmental disabilities are given every opportunity to live in community settings. A team of skilled evaluators is to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6674 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6497 1999–00 |
School health personnelDeclares that no certificated or noncertificated school district employee may practice or represent himself or herself as a school health aide by use of any title or description of services without being registered to practice... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5111 1999–00 |
Genetic info/health insuranc$ Establishes protections against inappropriate use of genetic information. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5280 1999–00 |
Vehicle liability insuranceEffective January 1, 2000, the owner of a vehicle wishing to renew the license of the vehicle must provide proof of motor vehicle liability insurance, a certificate of self-insurance, a certificate of deposit, or proof of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6372 1999–00 |
Bottled water/sales & use txExempts bottled water from sales and use taxation. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6377 1999–00 |
SEPA/ferries exemptionThe operation of a vessel by the Washington State Ferries or a municipality that provide services along an established state highway route is not an action requiring environmental review. The Legislature intends that this bill... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6408 1999–00 |
FirearmsEstablishes regulations pertaining to the sale of firearms at gun shows and flea markets. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6414 1999–00 |
Optometric physician asstsLicensed optometrists may obtain an optometric physician assistant credential upon completion of training under an ophthalmologist, which would expand the scope of their practice to include some limited surgical procedures and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5071 1999–00 |
Political campaign advertsngThe statute that prohibits persons from sponsoring, with actual malice, political advertising containing false statements of material fact is limited to false statements of material fact about a candidate for public office.... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5078 1999–00 |
Parks/recreation facilitiesThe only requirement is an inventory of existing capital facilities, including land that is used or reasonably usable for outdoor youth activities, owned by public entities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5136 1999–00 |
Domestic violence/unemplymntA person claiming unemployment insurance benefits, who is temporarily unable to search for work because of domestic violence or stalking, is deemed to qualify for up to 12 weeks of benefits while seeking safety, and is not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5199 1999–00 |
Tuberculosis control$ Removes obsolete and redundant language from statute. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5200 1999–00 |
Secretary of health authorty$ Repeals the expiration date of the authority of the Secretary of Health to establish uniform administrative procedures affecting the regulated health professions. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5250 1999–00 |
Women's health programsThe Department of Health has the authority to solicit and receive funds from available sources in order to design and implement programs relating to women = s health issues. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5275 1999–00 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennial$ Creates the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee to plan and promote the bicentennial. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5293 1999–00 |
Family leaveRevises provisions relating to family leave. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5297 1999–00 |
School levy authorizationStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5359 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneys$ Establishes accounts to receive proceeds from the settlement with tobacco companies. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |