Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5622 1995–96 |
Long-term care servicesThe legislation intends to expand and promote home and community long-term care services as less costly and preferred alternatives to institutional care. It is also intended that individuals become responsible for the cost of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5628 1995–96 |
Automobile consumer leasesLeases of motor vehicles are exempt from the $25,000 limit for application of state laws regulating consumer leases. A definition and disclosure requirements for "capitalized cost," "capitalized cost reduction," and "adjusted... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5659 1995–96 |
Compulsive gamblingMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars from the state lottery account for the purposes of the act. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5678 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government has failed to adopt and publish policies advising employees to whom they may report alleged improper governmental actions, the employees may make such reports to the county prosecuting attorney, unless... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5705 1995–96 |
Work force development progmThe Employment Security Department is directed to submit operating plans for workforce training and development programs to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Council that are consistent with the council's... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5717 1995–96 |
Sellers of travel registratnSeveral modifications are made to the sellers of travel act. A sellers of travel recovery account is established. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5744 1995–96 |
Taxation of hospitalsAmends RCW 82.04.260 to apply the tax to hospitals, as defined in chapter 70.41 RCW, not just those operated as a nonprofit corporation or by the state or any of its political subdivisions. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5761 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationSeeks to protect the citizens who purchase construction services and the economic welfare of contractors by providing swift and meaningful remedies for those failing to register as required by chapter 18.27 RCW. Requires the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5785 1995–96 |
Armed forces veterans memorlDeclares the east capitol campus the armed forces veterans memorial plaza. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5796 1995–96 |
Publ hospital dist/self-insuIncludes public hospital districts as authorized self-insurers. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5829 1995–96 |
Gambling taxesLocal governments are authorized to impose a tax of up to 10 percent on the net proceeds generated by punchboards and pulltabs. Net proceeds are determined by subtracting from the gross receipts the cost of prizes paid out. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5836 1995–96 |
Dental assistantsEstablishes qualifications and procedures to receive a credentialed dental assistant's license which will allow a licensee to perform duties in addition to those an unlicensed dental assistant may perform. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5858 1995–96 |
Workers' comp prompt paymentFinal compensation orders must be complied with by the Department of Labor and Industries within 60 days. Individuals entitled to compensation under a final order may institute proceedings to enforce the order and may be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5859 1995–96 |
Injured wrkr's litigatn costWorkers or beneficiaries who win an appeal before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals are entitled to payment for their attorneys' fees for representation before the board, the fees of medical and other witnesses, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5874 1995–96 |
Health care practitnr trainiFinds that the viability of medical student education in the clinical setting is in jeopardy. Creates an interim committee to study the issue and report to the legislature by December 1, 1995. Creates the health education account. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5921 1995–96 |
Penetration bulletsIt is a class C felony to possess a bullet that is designed or manufactured to penetrate a life-saving device. This prohibition does not apply to law enforcement or the military. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5922 1995–96 |
MidwiferyMidwives are prohibited from undertaking the care of any woman who is at high risk for complications during prenatal, intrapartum or postpartum period. The Medical Care Quality Assurance Commission, with the advice of the... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5923 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionProvides tax exemptions for blood banks. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5929 1995–96 |
Health care benefts disclosrRequires the information provided to be current, easily understandable, and easily available prior to enrollment. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5933 1995–96 |
Electrician apprenticeshipOnly individuals indentured in an approved apprenticeship program may work in the electrical construction trade without a certificate of competency. It is unlawful for an employer to employ workers to do supervised electrical... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5940 1995–96 |
Direct mail advertising/taxThe use tax is imposed on an in-state retailer for advertising materials printed outside the state and mailed directly to Washington residents at the direction of the retailer to promote the sale of products or services. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |