Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5157 1997–98 |
Weather-damaged items/tx exmA sales and use tax exemption is allowed on charges made for labor, services and tangible property for the repair or replacement of residential buildings and household goods, personal effects and private automobiles lost or... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5867 1997–98 |
Tourism promotion/excise taxAn additional 3 percent hotel-motel tax can be levied by a town with a population between 1,000 and 1,400 that is in a county composed entirely of islands or that is east of the Cascade mountains and whose boundaries lie in... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 452, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5483 1997–98 |
Whitewater river outfittersA whitewater river outfitters license is created. Persons who operate as whitewater outfitters must be licensed, hire trained guides, carry sufficient insurance, and comply with equipment and training requirements established... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5563 1997–98 |
Credit unionsSeveral changes are made to the Washington Credit Union Act. Many definitions are deleted and new definitions are added. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5927 1997–98 |
Higher education financingTuition is increased annually by the per capita personal income growth rate or by 4 percent within the cost of instruction percentages listed below, whichever is the lowest amount. New categories of students are created for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 7900 1997–98 |
Model toxics control act J.SLiability : The owner of a site that overlies a plume of contaminated groundwater is not held liable for the contamination. To be eligible for this exemption, an owner must demonstrate that hazardous substances used on the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5295 1997–98 |
District court proceduresThe court = s ability to hold a trial on a day other than the first appearance of the parties, and its ability to encourage mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods is clarified. Service of small claims... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5149 1997–98 |
Legislators' newslettersThe 12-month freeze on mailings begins on December 1 of the year before a general election for the state legislator's election to office and runs through November 30 after the election. A legislator appointed after the start... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5763 1997–98 |
Internet service taxationUntil July 1, 1999, cities and towns using a gross receipts tax may only tax Internet service providers under the service classification of the business and occupations tax. It is clarified that Internet service provision does... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5503 1997–98 |
Comm & tech colleges mergerTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5954 1997–98 |
Claims against UWCustody of the University of Washington self-insurance fund is transferred from the Treasurer to the university. Provisions regarding the State Investment Board are eliminated. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5674 1997–98 |
Teaching history awardThe board of trustees of the Washington State Historical Society makes the final determination regarding two annual cash awards: one to an individual teacher and one to an organization. These cash awards are raised through... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| SB 5472 1997–98 |
Caseload forecast councilA new Caseload Forecast Council is created, comprised of representatives of each of the four legislative caucuses and two representatives of the Governor. The council employs a supervisor and staff to perform forecasts of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5976 1997–98 |
Nurse title useIt is unlawful to use the title "nurse" in this state unless the person is licensed as a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, or a licensed practical nurse. Christian Science nurses may call themselves nurses. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 6004 1997–98 |
K-20 educatn technology fundAll network users pay an equitable share of the costs for use of the network to the education technology revolving fund created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the Director of the Department of Information Services... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5140 1997–98 |
Offender community placementOffenders participating in the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative (SSOSA) are prohibited from accruing any earned early release time while serving their suspended SSOSA sentences. The Department of Corrections (DOC)... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5529 1997–98 |
Landlord rent receiptsA landlord is required, upon request, to provide a written receipt for any payment made by the tenant. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5009 1997–98 |
Special needs childrn adoptnThe department is authorized to enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of the state with other states to provide procedures for interstate adoption assistance payments, including medical payments. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5322 1997–98 |
Rural oral health care srvcsThe current ratio of dentists to dental hygienists permitted in an office setting is eliminated. Public health facilities are clarified under the independent practice section of the hygiene statute to include state or... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5647 1997–98 |
Comm & technical collge feesWithin 35 days from the beginning of each quarter, all collected building fees from the community and technical colleges must be paid to the state treasury. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5672 1997–98 |
Drug-free zones/publ housingPublic housing projects designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5464 1997–98 |
Gender equityThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education shall strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 8, 1997 |
| SB 5734 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. A study of levy equalization by the fiscal committees of the Legislature is required with a completion date of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| SB 5417 1995–96 |
Dependent person abandonmentThe crime of criminal mistreatment applies to conduct of persons employed or entrusted to provide physical care of a dependent person. A third degree of criminal mistreatment is created which covers recklessly creating an... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 5676 1995–96 |
Abusive parents/child visitnA parent's residential time with a child is limited by the court if the parent is convicted of rape of a child in the second or third degree, child molestation in the second or third degree, sexual misconduct with a minor in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |