Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5668 2007–08 |
Gain-sharing benefitsRevises provisions relating to gain-sharing benefits. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5677 2007–08 |
Workers' comp total disableL&I is granted permanent authority to adjust the workers' compensation benefits when: (1) the state workers' compensation benefits were paid at a reduced rate because the worker was receiving social security disability... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5678 2007–08 |
Workers' compensationThe Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is to contract with an independent researcher with demonstrated experience in workers' compensation systems to conduct a study of the incidence of total permanent disability pensions.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5680 2007–08 |
Reduction of ferry chargesProvides for reduction of ferry charges. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5687 2007–08 |
Workers' comp disabilityThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5690 2007–08 |
Special taxing districtsA city transportation authority is dissolved and terminated if the events as specified in this Act occur before or after the effective date of the Act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5693 2007–08 |
Raffles by state employeesAllows raffles by state employees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5696 2007–08 |
Patient safety actThe Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) is to appoint an advisory committee on nurse staffing, consisting of 15 members. This committee will make recommendations regarding patient assignment limits, quality indicators,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5697 2007–08 |
No-contact ordersThe Legislature restores and clarifies its intent that willful violation of a no-contact provision of a court order is a criminal offense and must be enforced accordingly to preserve the integrity and intent of the domestic... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5699 2007–08 |
Medical benefitsThe Department of Social and Health Services can require all insurance carriers, pharmacy benefit managers, and other parties to provide information on enrollees for improved coordination of benefits and third party recovery.... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5700 2007–08 |
UnionizationFinds that the state's tax policy currently provides for tax exemptions and credits, as well as preferential tax rates, for certain industries. The state's tax policy does not, however, require neutrality towards unionization... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5719 2007–08 |
Unsolicited direct mailThe Attorney General Office (AGO) is directed to establish and maintain a do not mail registry. The registry is a list of consumers who do not wish to receive unsolicited direct mail marketing. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5724 2007–08 |
Survivor beneficiaryDomestic partner is defined as one of two unmarried, mentally competent adults in a close personal relationship in which the partners: (1) are responsible for each other's common welfare; (2) share the same regular and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5725 2007–08 |
Medical recordsIn arbitration or court proceedings, the value of services contained in billing statements certified by health care providers is presumed to be reasonable. These billing statements are admissible in evidence to establish that... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5727 2007–08 |
Nursing facility medicaidRevises provisions relating to the nursing facility medicaid payment system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5728 2007–08 |
Educational staff associatesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5729 2007–08 |
Public health fundingLocal Public Health Financing Account: The Local Public Health Financing Account (Account) is created in the State Treasury. The Account is funded by redirecting the portion of cigarette taxes sent to the General Fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5735 2007–08 |
Construction contractorsThe definition of "contractor" is amended to include developers, tree service providers, cabinet installers and construction consultants. The term "general contractor" includes a contractor whose business operations require... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5736 2007–08 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises the nursing facility payment system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5741 2007–08 |
FirefightersThe presumption that, for fire fighters, certain diseases are occupationally related is extended to include: an injury to the heart causing death, or any health condition or impairment resulting in total or partial disability... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5745 2007–08 |
Solid fuel burning devicesAn air pollution control authority comprised of one county, with a population greater than or equal to 400,000 people, may by rule determine an alternative ambient air level of fine particulates that defines a first or second... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5750 2007–08 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesNeurodevelopmental therapies are a covered benefit for children 18 and under, for large group policies, including the policy for state employees. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5756 2007–08 |
Health care financingThe Washington Health Security Trust is created as a new state agency responsible for providing coverage for a set of health services for all residents. The Trust will be governed by a full-time Board of Trustees, appointed by... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5757 2007–08 |
Health professions lic feesThe cost of each profession or occupation licensing program must be borne by the members of every profession except that the Secretary of the Department of Health will set fees for all certified health professions equally and... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5760 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programExpanding the Energy Freedom Program: The program is expanded to include projects to: (1) convert landfill methane gas or wastewater treatment gas into liquid fuel and (2) develop a refueling infrastructure for biofuels and... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |