Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5676 2005–06 |
Oil spill managementAdds shellfish beds to the list of natural resources to be considered for facility and vessel oil spill contingency planning purposes. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5713 2005–06 |
Multiple-unit housingEnables property owners to utilize the multi-unit housing tax exemption program if their property is currently occupied, with the condition that they must provide tenants with housing of comparable size, quality and price as... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5809 2005–06 |
Youth courtsClarifies that youth courts may be permitted for traffic infractions, juvenile offender diversion matters, and violations of school rules. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5857 2005–06 |
Nonprofit comm health centerExempts nonprofit community health centers from business and occupation tax on payments received for health care services covered under medicare, medical assistance, children's health, or the basic health plan. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 6078 2005–06 |
State expenditure limitsAuthorizes the Legislature to take actions that raise state revenues with a majority rather than a two-thirds vote from the time the bill is enacted until June 30, 2007. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5230 2005–06 |
Wildlife license plateCreates the "Washington's Wildlife" special license plate collection. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5316 2005–06 |
Parks & rec license platesCreates the "State Parks and Recreation Commission" special license plate. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5391 2005–06 |
Tricare sup insurance policyAuthorizes the Public Employees Benefit Board to offer supplemental insurance coverage for employees who qualify for the Department of Defense's TRICARE program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5148 2005–06 |
Slander of a womanRepeals the statutes dealing with slander of a woman. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 8, 2005 |
| SB 5509 2005–06 |
Green buildingsRequires major facility projects of public agencies, public school districts, and other entities who receive funding in the Capital Budget, or projects financed through alternative financing contracts as established in law, to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 8, 2005 |
| SB 5794 2005–06 |
Puyallup Tribe/cigarette taxAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax agreement with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 5, 2005 |
| SB 5606 2005–06 |
Activation of national guardChanges the circumstances under which the Governor may order the National Guard into the active service of the state. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2005 |
Mar 28, 2005 |
| SB 5993 2005–06 |
Crime victims' compensationAppropriates $3,627,000 to the Department of Labor and Industries from the Public Safety and Education Account for the Crime Victims Compensation Program. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2005 |
Mar 28, 2005 |
| SB 5097 2005–06 |
Public works/apprenticeshipRequires that no less than 15 percent of total labor hours on state public works projects that are estimated to cost $1 million or more be performed by apprentices. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2005 |
Feb 24, 2005 |
| SB 5034 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief and disabled persons property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000; $24,000 to $30,000; and $18,000 to $25,000. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5677 2003–04 |
Education policy boardsRequires an annual meeting of the State Board of Education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Council of Presidents,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6112 2003–04 |
Emplyr insurance arrangementCreates a state regulatory framework for self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6561 2003–04 |
K-12 & higher educationDirects selected education and higher education agencies to expand, strengthen and create high school and college enrollment dual programs on high school campuses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6560 2003–04 |
Animal crueltyProvides that the malicious use of a hook in a manner whereby the hook purposefully pierces the flesh of a bird or mammal is animal cruelty in the first degree. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6636 2003–04 |
Disposal of animalsCreates a multi-agency work group to study animal carcass disposal regulations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5436 2003–04 |
Food & beverages at schoolsRequires the creation and local adoption of model school district policies on nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5733 2003–04 |
Boarding/adult family homesNew owners of boarding homes are required to correct any deficiencies of previous owners. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 140, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6146 2003–04 |
Renewable energyDirects the Washington Technology Center, through its Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative, to develop a statewide strategy for the development and promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |