Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5450 1997–98 |
Unlawful possessn of firearmIncludes any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another, committed on or after the effective date of this act: Criminal trespass in the second degree under RCW 9A.52.080, malicious... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5451 1997–98 |
Marriage license applicantsWarning language is added to the application for marriage license to inform applicants regarding their legal rights in the state of Washington, and of the consequences of criminal acts of abuse. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5471 1997–98 |
Osteoporosis services coveraAll state purchased health care that provides hospital, medical or surgical coverage must include coverage for osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. All insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5494 1997–98 |
Clinical lab science practnrTwo levels of regulation are established for the practice of clinical laboratory science. Practitioners who perform "limited laboratory testing" are registered by the Department of Health. "Clinical laboratory science... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5550 1997–98 |
Health insur/retired & disabWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health insurance... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5552 1997–98 |
Jail constructn/depreciationRevises RCW 82.14.350 to provide that the county may not charge a city that contracts for jail services for construction or depreciation costs, either as part of the daily rate for prisoner costs or any associated jail fees,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5591 1997–98 |
Small business innovationDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research and technology distributed to small businesses under the federal small business innovation research program. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5665 1997–98 |
Mental health utilizationIf a health maintenance organization, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health plan operating under the state Health Care Authority, or the state high risk pool offers coverage for outpatient mental... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5712 1997–98 |
Maternity care access systemProvides that the department shall phase in the coverage of children under the revised federal maternity care access waiver by providing services to children up to age one within twelve months of the effective date of this... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5716 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationProhibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5756 1997–98 |
Food sanitation and safetyDeclares that an employee may be granted a renewal permit that is valid for five years from the date of issuance if the employee demonstrates that he or she has obtained additional food safety training prior to renewal of the permit. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5778 1997–98 |
Health professions regulatnRevises provisions relating to referrals to the department of health by the legislature to review proposed substantial changes to scope of practice or level of regulation of health professions. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5808 1997–98 |
Tax on spirits reducedThe surtaxes imposed on the purchase of spirits and strong beer are modified. The 14 percent surtax on the purchase of spirits or strong beer by consumers is reduced to 8.665 percent. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5843 1997–98 |
Massage practitionersRevises terminology in chapter 18.108 RCW, massage practitioners. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5846 1997–98 |
Basic health plan eligibiltyLimits basic health plan eligibility for persons in institutions. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5847 1997–98 |
Basic health plan agentsDirects the administrator to establish: (1) Minimum educational requirements that must be completed by the agents or brokers; (2) an appointment process for agents or brokers marketing the basic health plan; or (3) standards... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5898 1997–98 |
Female athlete mentoringEncourages schools to establish policies for mentoring programs for female athletes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5900 1997–98 |
Comm/tech coll ethical auditRequires particular consideration of the issue of employment of full-time and part-time faculty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5907 1997–98 |
Lottery account useRetailer commissions, game production services and advertising expenses are moved into the appropriated lottery administrative account. In the current biennium, these items total about $95 million. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5914 1997–98 |
Subscription periodicals/taxProvides tax exemptions for sales, use, and distribution of magazines and periodicals by subscription. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5943 1997–98 |
Mobile home park registratnPark owners are required to register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development in order to do business as a mobile home park. The department is given authority to issue cease and desist orders for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5945 1997–98 |
Mobile home park managersAll mobile home park managers are required to obtain a certificate of registration, which can only be obtained after training. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is responsible for training and certification. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5953 1997–98 |
Water recreation facilitiesMetropolitan park districts are exempt from Department of Health regulation of water recreation facilities. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5964 1997–98 |
Cat or dog breedersRequires that breeders of cats or dogs register with the department of health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5971 1997–98 |
Linked deposit programSeventy-five percent of loans made under the linked deposit program must be made to racial minorities. The remaining 25 percent of loans made under the linked deposit program must be made to women who are not racial minorities. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |