Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5651 2001–02 |
Citizen councilor networkTo increase public participation in the political process, the Legislature intends to establish and support a self-funding pilot process in cooperation with the State Auditor by which citizens can receive information about... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5659 2001–02 |
Real estate excise tax fundsRevises the use of funds derived from the real estate excise tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5663 2001–02 |
Small personalized schoolsRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5665 2001–02 |
Protecting genetic infoAn individual's fundamental right of privacy to his or her genetic information is declared. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5671 2001–02 |
HarassmentProhibits harassment through electronic communication. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5673 2001–02 |
Safe storage of firearmsProvides that a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and a child... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5680 2001–02 |
University of WashingtonThe state's civil service salary adjustment provisions apply to employees governed under PECBA as well as those governed under the civil service law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5685 2001–02 |
Teachers/salary bonusTeachers who attain NBPTS certification annually receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the NBPTS certificate. The bill contains a null and void clause. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5693 2001–02 |
Schools/medical refusalPublic school district and private school policies must address obtaining a written agreement of employees who are authorized to administer oral medications to students, as well as a means of maintaining a record of all... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5707 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adultsMandated reporters are not required to report suspected sexual or physical abuse to law enforcement if the act was committed by a mentally incompetent or mentally incapacitated person. These people are defined as persons with... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5716 2001–02 |
Recycling & waste reductionThe Department of General Administration must work with the construction industry and solid waste collection companies to develop guidelines for managing job site waste and report to the Legislature by December 15, 2001. The... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5729 2001–02 |
Dangerous wild animalsIt is unlawful to own, possess, keep, or harbor a wide variety of large cats, wolves, bears, monkeys, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5730 2001–02 |
Egg-laying birdsProvides that no egg handler may negligently deprive any bird used for egg-laying purposes of clean water or nutritious food or otherwise cause an induced or forced molt that results in harm to the egg-laying bird. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5737 2001–02 |
School nursesBeginning with the 2000-2001 school year, each school district must maintain a ratio of no fewer than one school nurse for every 1500 full time equivalent students. In the 2002-2003 school year, the ratio adjusts to one school... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5744 2001–02 |
Prevailing wage/public worksThe Department of Labor and Industries and WSDOT must work together to assess the current practices used in setting prevailing wages for transportation projects. The assessment must examine the possibility of cost savings... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5746 2001–02 |
Transportation financingNonmotorized vehicles, including trailers, must pay annual license tab fees of $30. In addition to the license tab fees, all vehicles must pay a weight fee based upon the unladen (scale) weight. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5747 2001–02 |
Studded tires/feeBeginning July 1, 2001, a fee of $15 per tire is levied on the sale of each studded tire. The buyer of the tires must pay the fee to the seller of the tires and the seller must send the fees to the Department of Revenue. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5751 2001–02 |
Transportation departmentThe WSDOT must incorporate elements of total quality management into its business practices and place an emphasis on excellence in the workplace through service, customer satisfaction and a focus on results. The WSDOT must... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5756 2001–02 |
Regional transportationThe legislative authority of any county may establish a transportation region. If the county proposes to establish a region, it must call for a conference. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5761 2001–02 |
Congestion relief districtsThe county legislative authority of a county with a population of 40,000 or more shall and any other county may, convene a congestion relief conference. The conference must evaluate the need for and desirability of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5762 2001–02 |
Environmental mitigationCounties must include information regarding environmental mitigation actions for each individual project in their six-year program submittal to the County Road Administration Board (CRAB). CRAB must develop policies to assure... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5768 2001–02 |
Health care financingIt is stated that there is a crisis in health care accessibility, affordability and choice in Washington State. The people declare their intent to create a framework and process to involve the citizens of the state in... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5769 2001–02 |
Civil unionsDeclares that parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections, obligations, and responsibilities under law, whether they derive from statute, administrative or court rule, policy, common law, or any other... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5771 2001–02 |
Human rights commissionDiscrimination based on sexual orientation is added to the coverage of the state's law against discrimination. "Sexual orientation" is defined to include actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5772 2001–02 |
Educator quality standardsPowers, duties, and functions of the State Board of Education relating to approving educator preparation programs and educator certification standards are transferred to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |