Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5102 2007–08 |
Legislative youth advisoryThe membership, duties, and expiration of the Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council are changed. The membership of the council is expanded to include four members of the Legislature as advisors. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5103 2007–08 |
Seat belts on school busesProvides that, every school bus purchased after June 30, 2007, must provide safety belts for use by each person riding the bus. The safety belts must be of a design to provide a lap belt for pelvic restraint and a shoulder... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5105 2007–08 |
College in high school progFinds that an effective means of increasing the number of students earning college credit in high school is to bring the college courses to the students. The legislature believes the ability to earn college credit during the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5109 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle emissionsThe reference that rules are effective only for those model years for which Oregon has adopted the California motor vehicle emission standards is removed. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5119 2007–08 |
Sunrise review processWhen the Legislature requests DOL to conduct a sunrise review, DOL must seek input from members of the public. A review is not complete if it consists only of input from members of the business profession for which the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5120 2007–08 |
Broadband technologiesRequiring a Survey of Broadband Deployment: CTED must commission a survey on the deployment of broadband technologies among households in the state. The survey must be conducted by an appropriate entity having expertise in the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5121 2007–08 |
Liquor licensesAn administrative law judge may extend the summary suspension period up to one calendar year if proceedings for revocation or other action cannot be completed during the initial 180 day period because of actions by the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5155 2007–08 |
Passport to college programThe Passport to Promise Program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5160 2007–08 |
Organic foods commissionAdopts the Washington organic foods commission act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5168 2007–08 |
Sales tax refundQuarterly, resident taxpayers may apply for a refund of sales tax collected if they: (1) have qualified for the state need grant for higher education; or (2) are eligible for the federal food stamp program or state-funded... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5169 2007–08 |
International relationsThe Washington International Relations Foundation is organized as a non-profit corporation to provide assistance to the Legislature in economic, educational, and cultural exchanges between foreign leaders and citizens and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5181 2007–08 |
ID for signature gatherersIndividuals circulating initiative or referendum petitions must wear an identification tag that prominently displays whether the person is being paid for circulating the petition or if the person is a volunteer signature... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5182 2007–08 |
Signature gatherers to signSignature, name, and address lines are added to the declaration printed on the reverse side of initiative and referendum petitions. Petition signature gatherers must complete the declaration. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5183 2007–08 |
Student course materialsRequires bookstores affiliated with community and technical colleges to: (l) provide students the option of purchasing unbundled materials; (2) disclose the difference between new and previous editions; (3) promote and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5194 2007–08 |
Essential public facilitiesA twelve member Joint Task Force on Essential Public Facilities (Task Force) is created. The Task Force must define essential public facilities, develop strategies for determining which communities are adversely impacted,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5195 2007–08 |
UnemploymentDefines employment and reporting requirements for third party payers, temporary staffing services companies, service referral agencies, and common paymasters. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5196 2007–08 |
Nonpartisan racesNo primary election may be held for the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, judge of the district court, or state superintendent of public instruction if, after... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5197 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5200 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditTax Credit Program Created: A tax credit is created for contributions approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that are made to the Housing Trust Fund or a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5203 2007–08 |
Medical assurance commissionAt least one member of the Commission who is a physician must practice in the area of holistic medicine and be certified by the American Board of Holistic Medicine. If a panel is reviewing a case involving a holistic medicine... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5220 2007–08 |
Nature-based tourismThe legislative body of any municipality may impose, at its option, an excise tax on charges made for the furnishing of lodging. This is a distinct source of revenue from existing lodging taxes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5223 2007–08 |
Dependent children/insuranceAny disability insurance, health care service contract, or health maintenance agreement that provides coverage for dependent children must cover unmarried dependent children up to age 25. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5226 2007–08 |
Judicial electionsA voluntary pilot program to allow a public campaign funding system is created for candidates for the court of appeals and state supreme court judicial positions. The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) will determine if a... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5230 2007–08 |
Unemployment administrationChanges are made to the distribution of ESD funding to allow more flexibility in spending. In the training-benefits fund, instead of 60 percent of the 0.01 percent being returned to the unemployment-insurance trust fund, the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |