Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6070 2003–04 |
Veterans/preferential trtmntExempts veterans from Initiative Measure No. 200. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6077 2003–04 |
Patient safetyRequires the secretary to increase the licensing fee established under RCW 43.70.110 for health care professionals and facilities designated in this act by one percent of the amount of the applicable annual licensing fee. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6111 2003–04 |
Domestic violence policiesA state model policy on (1) responding to domestic violence reportedly committed by law enforcement personnel, and (2) educating law enforcement personnel in the matter of domestic violence must be created by December 1, 2004. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5341 2003–04 |
Nursing facility feeImposes a quality maintenance fee of $6.50 per patient day on most nursing homes | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5463 2003–04 |
Military & overseas votingAuthorizes a pilot program for military and overseas voters to vote over the Internet. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5659 2003–04 |
Local government fundingProvides new retail sales and use tax authority, subject to voter approval, of up to 0.3 percent to counties. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5908 2003–04 |
Higher edu facilitiesAuthorizes $750 million in state bonds for additional higher education projects over approximately the next three biennia. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 6093 2003–04 |
Legislative assc conferencesGifts, grants, and other transfers of real and/or personal property may be solicited and accepted for purposes of hosting a national legislative association conference in the state of Washington, without regard to the $50... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5868 2003–04 |
Driving abstracts/volunteersRequires the Department of Licensing to release to volunteer organizations the certified abstract of the full driving record of an individual who has submitted an application for a position that could require transportation of... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5996 2003–04 |
Committee to host NCSLEstablishes a committee to plan and host the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) 2005 convention. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 408, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 6023 2003–04 |
Court assessments/penaltiesIncreases the additional penalty on traffic infractions from $10 to $20. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5748 2003–04 |
Trans performance auditsThe Transportation Performance Audit Board (TPAB) is created to direct a two-stepagency performance review and audit process. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2003 |
May 19, 2003 |
| SB 5073 2003–04 |
Watershed managmentAuthorizes local governments and certain special purpose districts to establish interlocal agreements for watershed management plan implementation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5245 2003–04 |
Legislators/trans planningMakes legislators whose districts are within a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) ex-officio non voting members of the RTPO. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5450 2003–04 |
Electric vehiclesIncludes neighborhood electric vehicles in definition of a motor vehicle and legalizes their use on local roads having speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5600 2003–04 |
Returned license platesAuthorizes the Department of Licensing (DOL) to provide used license plates to individuals who request a plate for non-vehicular uses. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5602 2003–04 |
Growth management planningRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to ensure that comprehensive plans or development regulations provide a sufficient capacity of land suitable for development to accommodate allocated housing... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5039 2003–04 |
Hepatitis CRequires the Department of Health to design a state plan for the prevention and treatment of hepatitis C and that the plan be implemented as funding is available from federal and private sources. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5204 2003–04 |
Wildlife viewingAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to design and market a Watchable Wildlife decal, the proceeds of which are to be used for enhancing non-consumptive wildlife activities in the state. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5473 2003–04 |
Law officer trainingDirects the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to offer a training session on how law enforcement officers should interact with people with developmental disabilities or mental illness. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5448 2003–04 |
Higher edu tuitionFor a six-year period, authorizes the governing boards of the four-year institutions of higher education and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to establish tuition and fees for all students other than... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5676 2003–04 |
Education opportunity grantPermits the Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG) to be used at a branch campus or by students from any county and makes additional changes to update EOG statutes. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5779 2003–04 |
Sibling relationshipsRequires the court to address the relationship between a child and his or her sibling in dependency or termination proceedings. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5011 2003–04 |
Wildlife viewingDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to host a conference on promoting wildlife viewing tourism. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5062 2003–04 |
Fish enhancement programCreates the Puget Sound Recreational Fisheries Enhancement (PSRE) Oversight Committee to advise the Department of Fish and Wildlife on all aspects of the PSRE program. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |