Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6692 2007–08 |
Explosives actThe annual license fee for purchasing or using explosives is changed to $25, which may be adjusted to a maximum of $100 to reflect L&I costs associated with administering the state explosives act. The annual license fee for... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6693 2007–08 |
Factory assembled structuresThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF RECOMMENDED SUBSTITUTE (Labor, Commerce, Research & Development): L&I's duties relating to its administration of certain laws on factory-assembled structures are modified. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6698 2007–08 |
Voter registration and info(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires institutions of higher education to: (1) Put in place a prompt and link to the secretary of state's voter registration web site; (2) Make voter registration forms available in... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6702 2007–08 |
Offender treatment programsFor offenders convicted of nonviolent and nonsex offenses with sentences of one year or less, courts may authorize county jails to convert jail confinement to a county supervised community option including the completion of a... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6714 2007–08 |
Crime prevention and privacyThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) criminal records division administrator or the administrator's designee is named the state's compact officer. The state's compact officer is directed to execute the compact on behalf of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6716 2007–08 |
Domestic partnerships(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Expands the rights and responsibilities for domestic partnerships, including provisions that address notice, public officials, public assistance, judicial process, veterans, community... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6721 2007–08 |
Guardian ad litem task forceThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6729 2007–08 |
Self-storage facilitiesA late fee is defined as a fee or charge assessed by an owner of a self-service storage facility as an estimate of any loss incurred by an owner for an occupant's failure to pay rent when due. A late fee is not a penalty nor... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6731 2007–08 |
Independent contractor(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Consolidates, aligns, and clarifies exception tests for the determination of independent contractor status under unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6736 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to adopt and implement rules that enable working age adults with developmental disabilities to pursue and maintain gainful employment in... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6737 2007–08 |
WSU collective bargaining(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Intends to promote cooperative labor relations between Washington State University and the employees who provide instructional, research, and related academic services, and who are enrolled... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6750 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance orders(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that an order by the department of labor and industries awarding benefits shall become effective with benefits due on the date issued. Subject to this act, if the department order... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6757 2007–08 |
Architecture practice(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that an architect or architectural firm registered in any other jurisdiction recognized by the state board of registration for architects may offer to practice architecture in this... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6762 2007–08 |
Community impact study(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires an independent comprehensive health impact study before the approval of an application for acquisition of a nonprofit hospital. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6763 2007–08 |
Background checksA work group is required to be established by the Washington State Patrol, the Department of Licensing, and the Administrative Office of the Courts with the participation of the Washington State Office of the Attorney General... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6819 2007–08 |
RCW terminologyThe definition of telecommunications as found in Title 43, related to the DIS is amended to align with the definition in Title 80, relating to Public Utilities. Telecommunications is defined as the transmission of information... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6820 2007–08 |
Student excellence(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Directs the economic development commission, in consultation with the higher education coordinating board and the workforce training and education coordinating board, to study and identify... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6822 2007–08 |
Vehicle miles traveled(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides to support the implementation of RCW 47.04.280 and 47.01.078(4), the department of transportation shall adopt broad statewide goals to reduce annual per capita vehicle miles... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6835 2007–08 |
Rights of employees(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Extends the public employment relations commission's jurisdiction to labor relations involving symphony orchestras, operas, and performing arts theaters that do not meet the jurisdictional... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6848 2007–08 |
University stadium facilityThe board of regents of a state research university may apply for a sales tax deferral for a university stadium renovation project. The taxes must begin to be paid back in the fifth year following completion of the project. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6952 2007–08 |
Health professions/feesEstablishes fees for athletic trainers, dental assistants, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2008 |
| SB 6684 2007–08 |
Language access services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the insurance commissioner to conduct a study of language access problems encountered by consumers who purchase health insurance contracts in the state. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| SB 6712 2007–08 |
Rapid response loan program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the affordable housing and community facilities rapid response loan program in the department of community, trade, and economic development to assist eligible organizations to... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| SB 6944 2007–08 |
Long-term care facilitiesA boarding home's voluntary withdrawal from the Medicaid program is not an acceptable basis for the transfer or discharge of persons who are Medicaid eligible and have been residing in the boarding home on the day before the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| SB 6945 2007–08 |
Nurse staffingEstablishes a nurse staffing committee at each hospital by September 1, 2008. At least half the members will be registered nurses and the remainder will be hospital administrators. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2008 |