Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6243 1995–96 |
Organ transplnts for offndrsNo public funds may be expended for, nor may the Department of Corrections' health service delivery plan include, organ transplant services for offenders sentenced to death. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6120 1995–96 |
Maternity services/insuranceAll state purchased health care and all health benefit plans issued or renewed by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations and commercial insurers which include coverage for maternity services may not... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6257 1995–96 |
Guardian & guardian ad litemThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) is required to develop a comprehensive statewide curriculum for all persons who act as guardians ad litem under the RCW titles pertaining to juveniles and domestic relations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6753 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeWSDOT is authorized to enter into a contract with a developer of a PPI project that receives state funding for environmental, engineering and technical studies and public involvement to conduct work necessary for identifying... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6188 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victim privcyCommunication between a victim of sexual assault and his or her sexual assault advocate is privileged; therefore, a sexual assault advocate may not be examined to provide testimony for or against the victim without the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6229 1995–96 |
Infant crib safetyThe Legislature finds that the deaths and injuries that result from crib accidents are a public health threat. Any crib that is sold, leased, manufactured or otherwise placed into the stream of commerce must comply with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6272 1995–96 |
School emplyee/record checksAll current school employees who have regularly unsupervised access to children and who have not had a background check must begin the process for record checks by June 30, 1997. Employees and school districts cannot be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6441 1995–96 |
Prescription expiration dateNonresident pharmacies are required to attach a label including the expiration date of the medication to any prescription dispensed in the state of Washington. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| SB 6220 1995–96 |
Volunteer fire fightr benftsThe benefit provided for a fire fighter who becomes temporarily disabled as a result of the performance of fire fighting duties is an amount equal to his or her monthly wage or $2,550 per month, whichever is less, for a period... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6224 1995–96 |
Long-term disabilty pilot prFor injured workers in long-term disability pilot projects, the director may authorize up to $6,000 for vocational rehabilitation expenditures, not including child care and travel. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6366 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 5002 1995–96 |
Assault of a nurseIt is a class C felony, rather than a gross misdemeanor, to commit a simple assault on the following persons while they are performing their official duties: a nurse; a health care provider who works for a hospital; an... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5124 1995–96 |
Marriage license applicatnsWarning 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 · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5350 1995–96 |
Family day-care providersCounties may not deny the use of a residential dwelling, located in an area zoned for residential or commercial use, as a family day-care provider's home facility. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5375 1995–96 |
Child support/failure to payA program of license suspension for noncompliance with a child support order is established in the Department of Social and Health Services Child Support Division. Noncompliance with a child support order means that a parent... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6033 1995–96 |
Hospital worker identificatnAll employees, volunteers, contractors, lessees and service providers at health care facilities, including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, health care provider's offices, health maintenance organizations diagnostic or... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6062 1995–96 |
Making welfare workThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6112 1995–96 |
Vocational rehabilitn benftsFor claims filed after July 1, 1996, vocational rehabilitation benefits are increased to $5,000 in any 52-week period. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6113 1995–96 |
Presumption of paternityA responsible parent may provide evidence to rebut the presumption of paternity at an adjudicative proceeding. If the evidence is deemed credible, the department must refer the case to the superior court to determine whether... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6115 1995–96 |
Graffiti damage penaltiesThe penalties for placing graffiti on the property of another person are increased. The minimum criminal penalty for placing graffiti on another person's property is increased to a gross misdemeanor, even if the amount of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6121 1995–96 |
Medicare supplement insurancSubsidies are provided to offset premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance policies for individuals with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the Health Care Authority is required to design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6137 1995–96 |
Child care/emplyer tax credtEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against the amount of tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6163 1995–96 |
Health care insurers/tax exmThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6186 1995–96 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. An application procedure for the Washington State organ... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |