Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6392 2011–12 |
Farm internship programRe-authorizes the farm internship pilot project until 2017, and allows participation by small farms in King, Whatcom, Kitsap, Pierce, Jefferson, Spokane, Yakima, Chelan, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, Okanogan, and Thurston... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6397 2011–12 |
Pesticide driftA new section is added to the Worker and Community Right to Know Act which prohibits a person from applying a pesticide that poses a substantial risk of pesticide drift within a half mile of a child care facility, residence,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6415 2011–12 |
Self-insured claimsThe Ombudsman is directed to develop a standardized informational document to be given to injured workers by a self-insured employer prior to entering into claims resolution structured settlement agreement negotiations. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6416 2011–12 |
Public works payroll recordsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6446 2011–12 |
Lodging taxThe expiration date of June 30, 2013, for the definitional and reporting changes made in 2007 is removed. This will have the effect of allowing the current uses for lodging taxes to continue. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6447 2011–12 |
State work-study fundingThe Legislature recognizes that education and training, particularly for high-level skills, are key ingredients to economic growth and competitiveness and shared concern of the state, businesses, and professionals. The... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6448 2011–12 |
Voter pamphlet/fiscal impactIn addition to current requirements, fiscal impact statements for initiatives and referendum measures appearing on state ballots must describe the effect that any decrease in revenues may have upon an increase in demand for... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6449 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6461 2011–12 |
Drayage truck operatorsDefines drayage drivers as statutory employees to avoid litigation, increase safety to drivers and the public, insure drivers receive employment protections to which they are entitled, and facilitate collection of taxes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6467 2011–12 |
Former POW license platesIndividuals that are eligible to receive a former prisoner of war license plate is expanded to include Japanese-Americans that were confined in a wartime relocation and internment of civilians center between February 1942 and 1946. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6473 2011–12 |
Shared workESD must expand it's efforts in marketing the shared work program with a goal of doubling the number of employers with active plans by June 30, 2013. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6475 2011–12 |
Beer & wine tastingTo obtain an endorsement to offer beer and wine tasting, at least 35 percent of the gross sales of the store must be from retail sales of grocery products for off-premise consumption, or the store must be a membership organization. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6476 2011–12 |
Plumbing contractorsAny person who engages in business as a plumbing contractor must have a valid registration as a contractor in compliance with state law. By June 30, 2013 anyone who wishes to do business as a plumbing contractor must have a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6477 2011–12 |
LiquorAllows spirits sampling in former contract liquor stores. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6482 2011–12 |
2% tax on millionairesAssesses a two percent marginal tax on annual income exceeding one million dollars. Establishes a new state trust fund dedicated to meeting the paramount duty for the education of all children. Requires only taxpayers with... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6495 2011–12 |
Fiscal reformEstablishes a state income tax. Reduces the state sales tax. Eliminates the state property tax. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6496 2011–12 |
New tax preferencesRequires introduced bills, that adopt a new tax preference or expand or extend an existing tax preference, to require that the tax preference have a net benefit to the state. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6497 2011–12 |
Sales & use exemp/machineryAllows claiming the sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing machinery and equipment only if there is a net benefit to the state. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6504 2011–12 |
Broadcasting employeesAn employee noncompetition agreement is void and unenforceable beyond the expiration of the employment contract containing the noncompetition agreement when the employment relationship terminates due to the expiration of the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6505 2011–12 |
Self-insured employersThe Ombudsman must develop and promote an educational program and materials to assist employees of self-insured employers entering into claim resolution structured settlement agreements. During fiscal year 2013, up to $500,000... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6519 2011–12 |
Cmty & tech college boardsIncludes members from labor and business on community college boards of trustees. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6530 2011–12 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesEmployer sponsored insurance policies, including those offered by the Public Employees' Benefits Board, renewed on or after January 1, 2013, must include coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies through 14. The determination... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6533 2011–12 |
Veterans/real estate brokersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6548 2011–12 |
Tax on high income earnersImposes a tax on high-income earners. Creates the education enrichment account. Takes effect January 1, 2013, if the proposed amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution, authorizing income taxes, is approved by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6550 2011–12 |
Tax reformEstablishes the higher opportunity promise for education act by reforming tax laws. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |