Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6300 1997–98 |
Housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners, with specific representation designated: one representative each from labor, senior citizens, low income housing... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6350 1997–98 |
Pregnant women/controlld subDelivering a controlled substance to a woman, knowing that she is pregnant, is added to the illustrative list of aggravating factors set forth in the SRA and to the reciprocal juvenile code provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6372 1997–98 |
Child care provider/B&O taxThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by nonprofit organizations. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6397 1997–98 |
Rape victim protectionA person convicted of any sex offense as enumerated in RCW 9A.44 cannot bring an action for non-parental visitation or custody, cannot seek custody or visitation as part of a dissolution proceeding, and cannot bring an action... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6444 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansHabitat conservation plans and similar agreements under the federal Endangered Species Act may benefit all Washington by providing measures for protection and recovery of federally listed species. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6494 1997–98 |
Auto repair/consumer choiceAn insurer may not engage in any act causing or intended to cause a claimant to believe he or she does not have the right to choose a specific repair shop. Insurers may continue to recommend a shop if they make a verbal... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6496 1997–98 |
Adoption information disclosNon-identifying information must be disclosed upon written request. The Department of Health must provide a copy of the adopted person's original birth certificate, when requested, to an adopted person 18 years of age or older. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6525 1997–98 |
Vehicle liability insuranceOriginal vehicle licenses and license renewals may not be issued unless the applicant provides written proof of financial responsibility. Any person who provides false evidence of financial responsibility to the Department of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6557 1997–98 |
Child care provider informtnDSHS establishes and maintains a toll-free number for communication of information related to child and family day care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6563 1997–98 |
Effective dates of billsThe importance of the people = s power of referendum is emphasized by requiring state and local legislatures to state with specificity both the particular emergency situation and the facts that support the finding of that... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6587 1997–98 |
Mentally ill offendersA task force is created to examine issues regarding persons convicted of a criminal offense who are mentally ill and who pose a serious risk to public safety. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6597 1997–98 |
Fire prevention study groupA study group is created to investigate problems, review actions of jurisdictions nationwide, and make consensus recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor regarding ways that the Legislature, local jurisdictions,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6716 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDSHS may accept a recent FBI conviction records check requested by another government agency or military branch. A recent check is a check that is less than one year old. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5200 1997–98 |
Educational trust fundThe Higher Education Coordinating Board deposits funds from the prior fiscal period, rather than the prior biennia. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5206 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical studentsWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5999 1997–98 |
Stadium & exhibtn cntr finanA state, local and private financing package is provided for the construction of a multi-use stadium and exhibition facility. Public Facility District . A new Public Facility District (PFD) is created in King County to... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6460 1997–98 |
Distressed co. job develpmntA series of tax incentives are provided to attract and retain businesses in order to promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities and create jobs in distressed counties. A A distressed county @ is defined as one with... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1998 |
| SB 6236 1997–98 |
WA service scholars programThe Washington service scholars program, administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), is created to honor at least three graduating high school seniors in each legislative district who have distinguished... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6319 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue general obligation notes in the amount of $2 million. The maturity of the notes must not exceed three years. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6447 1997–98 |
Higher ed constructn/tax exmAn exemption from the state sales tax for 50 percent of the cost of construction is provided on public higher education projects. Federal contractors are provided the option to claim the same exemption. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6466 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credTax credits are offered to businesses with 400 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualifying costs expended for employee child care payments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6473 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationThe levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for all districts with above average property tax rates. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6723 1997–98 |
Part-time comm. coll. emplyePart-time faculty receives prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty receive prorated salary based on the full-time salary schedule in the employee's college district. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6754 1997–98 |
School class size reductionProvides that, beginning in the 1999-2000 school year, the Washington class size improvement program shall be implemented. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to consult with teachers, administrators, students,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |