Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6178 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| SB 5597 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsRequires health carriers to reimburse a participating provider chiropractor for provision of health care services by certain employees of the chiropractor working at the same location, if specified conditions are met. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5726 2007–08 |
Insurance fair conduct actProhibits the unfair practice of an insurer unreasonably denying a claim for coverage or payment of benefits to a first party claimant. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 498, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5826 2007–08 |
Credit reportsExtends the option of placing a security freeze to all residents. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5164 2007–08 |
Veterans conservation corpsExpands the Veterans Conservation Corps to include both volunteer projects as well as training, education, certification, and placement programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5050 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle lemon lawChanges the calculation of the reasonable offset that a consumer is required to pay when a vehicle is replaced or repurchased under the Motor Vehicle Warranties Act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5320 2007–08 |
Public guardianship officeCreates an Office of Public Guardianship within the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide guardianship services to low-income individuals who have been determined by a court to need the services of a guardian. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5429 2007–08 |
Moneys received by an inmateIncreases the amount of the deduction the Department of Corrections takes from certain funds received by an inmate to apply towards child support obligations. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5659 2007–08 |
Family & medical leave insProvides for family leave insurance benefits of $250 per week for up to five weeks for individuals on leave for the birth or placement of a child. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5269 2007–08 |
First peoples' teacher certEstablishes the First Peoples' Language, Culture, and Oral Tribal Traditions Teacher Certification Program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 5340 2007–08 |
Definition of disabilityProvides a statutory definition of "disability" for purposes of the state's law against discrimination that replaces definitions of "disability" adopted by the Human Rights Commission and the Washington State Supreme Court. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| SB 6001 2007–08 |
Climate changeEstablishes state goals to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 5467 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesCreates the Individual and Family Services Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5675 2007–08 |
Workers' comp benefitsIncreases the minimum industrial insurance benefit to 15 percent of the state average monthly wage plus an additional $10 per month if a worker is married and an additional $10 per month for each child of the worker up to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 6119 2007–08 |
Fire service training acctProvides that General Fund-State funds appropriated into the Fire Service Training Account are allocated solely for the Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Training Program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5653 2007–08 |
Self-employment assistanceEstablishes a self-employment assistance program. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5123 2007–08 |
Veterans/discriminationExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include "honorably discharged veteran or military status" as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5336 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5114 2007–08 |
Student transportationDirects the Office of Financial Management (OFM), in consultation with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to contract with school... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5373 2007–08 |
Unemployment insurance progAdds services performed by corporate officers to covered employment for purposes of unemployment compensation, with certain exceptions. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5052 2007–08 |
Insurance claimsStates that a person has a right to choose any glass repair facility for the repair of a loss relating to motor vehicle glass. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5175 2007–08 |
Retirement annual increasesA Public Employees Retirement System, Plan 1 (PERS 1) or Teachers Retirement System, Plan 1 (TRS 1) retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5199 2007–08 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any person making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the Internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other means. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5715 2007–08 |
Selling insuranceModifies licensing provisions for persons selling, soliciting, or negotiating insurance. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |