Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6846 1999–00 |
Retirement allowancesAmends RCW 41.40.197 and 41.32.489 relating to annual increases in retirement allowances. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 2000 |
| SB 6335 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceBoth the payment of unemployment insurance benefits and the unemployment tax structure are affected. Dislocated worker benefits are broadened and extended, and the tax structure is substantially modified. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6137 1999–00 |
Death penalty task forceA death penalty task force must review existing statutes and court rules to determine: (1) the adequacy of counsel and resources provided defendants, (2) the uniformity of decision-making by prosecuting attorneys, (3) the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6461 1999–00 |
TANF work activityA TANF recipient, within the ages of 18 and 21 years, who maintains satisfactory full-time participation in a vocational or two-year community college program, an approved high school program, or a program at a proprietary... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6539 1999–00 |
Earned income training prgrmThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must establish and administer an earned income training credit program. To be eligible for the training credit, a resident student must be a parent having received... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6550 1999–00 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6562 1999–00 |
Growth mngmnt housing goalsThe county-wide planning policy must allocate projected residential and employment growth by jurisdiction, at appropriate densities, and establish performance measures for annual review of the jurisdiction = s accommodation of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6623 1999–00 |
Community services programsThe department is directed to adopt rules to pay workers in certified community residential programs a rate no less than 80 percent of the average hourly wage and benefits paid to employees of state operated living... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6652 1999–00 |
At-risk youthThe Institute for Public Policy shall conduct a study that examines the effectiveness of the mandatory treatment and secure residential placement provisions of the CHINS and at-risk youth petition process. The study must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6656 1999–00 |
Foster careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the educational experiences and achievement levels of foster children. The institute must consult with the Office of the Superintendent of Public... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6665 1999–00 |
Flouridation of waterThe Legislature's intent to combat dental disease in vulnerable populations is expressed. Wherever public water supplies serve more than 1,000 residential connections with less than the therapeutic levels of fluoride in that... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6694 1999–00 |
Foster careThe foster parent retention pilot program is established to retain foster parents who care for sexually aggressive children. The program is run by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for two years. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6699 1999–00 |
Child care leaveAn individual who leaves work to care for a child during the year following the birth or adoption of the child may receive unemployment compensation for a maximum of five weeks. The individual is not denied unemployment... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6794 1999–00 |
WWII memorialProvides that, for each state resident who served in the uniformed armed services during the Second World War, as determined by the office of financial management, the state shall contribute one dollar for the benefit of the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6826 1999–00 |
Higher ed financial aidDiscretionary power is given to the Higher Education Coordinating Board to allow students attending one of these branch campuses to be eligible for state financial aid including work study. Such students must already be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6300 1999–00 |
Delivery of human servicesState agencies that provide human services to minors, directly or by contract, must report annually on the number of persons receiving services by gender and ethnicity. The report is made to the Legislature and Governor and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6346 1999–00 |
Higher ed labor relationsAcademic personnel and other non-classified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6819 1999–00 |
Vehicle licensingThe Department of Licensing must issue vehicle licenses for a registration period of two years. At the end of the 24 months, the vehicle owner must renew the license. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6120 1999–00 |
Mandatory overtimeMandatory overtime is generally prohibited. Voluntary overtime continues to be permitted, and overtime compensation continues to be required. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6804 1999–00 |
Unemplymnt insur eligibilityUnemployment insurance eligibility continues to be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with current agency practice, but terminology is clarified regarding employment at educational institutions. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6807 1999–00 |
Civil rights act of 2000The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 2000 is enacted. A governmental entity or person, who under any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage deprives any person of any right, privilege or immunity secured by the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6809 1999–00 |
Children/residential serviceThe Washington Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the types of residential services provided to children in the care of the Department of Social and Health Services, Children = s Administration. The... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6803 1999–00 |
Fire sprinklers/higher edThe State Building Code Council must study the feasibility of adopting rules requiring all existing congregate residences owned or operated by any institution of higher education to be provided with automatic fire... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6745 1999–00 |
Voter registrationRequires a prosecuting attorney to aggressively and without exception present all violations of the election laws that come to the prosecuting attorney's knowledge to the special consideration of the proper jury. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |