Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1359 1993–94 |
Public hazards/civil courtCourts may not enter an order or judgment that has the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard. Any agreement or contract that has the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard is void, contrary to public policy,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1364 1993–94 |
Higher ed volun student feesThe legislation states that the Legislature intends for student organizations to have access to higher education institutions registration and student account systems for collection of voluntary student fees. The process for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1369 1993–94 |
Vocational educationTuition Recovery Trust Fund : By June 30, 1998 rather than May 18, 1992, a minimum operating balance of $1,000,000 will be achieved in the tuition recovery trust fund, and maintained thereafter. That minimum balance will be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1387 1993–94 |
DUI vehicle forfeitureUpon a second conviction for DWI within a five-year period, the vehicle driven by the offender is subject to seizure and forfeiture. When a person who has had a conviction for DWI within the previous five years is charged with... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1398 1993–94 |
Scientific literacyThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is directed to contract with a person or entity to conduct a study on issues related to literacy in mathematics, science and technology. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1404 1993–94 |
Personal service contractsLegislative intent is expanded to include open competition for subcontracts to personal service contracts. "Subcontract" is defined to mean a contract assigning some of the work of a contract to a third party. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1409 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledNursing assistants providing services to persons with developmental disabilities are required to register with the Board of Nursing. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1420 1993–94 |
Conflict resolution trainingDirects the superintendent of public instruction to make available to local school districts trainers and violence-prevention materials for classroom use. Makes an appropriation of two hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1421 1993–94 |
Underground oil tanksDirects the department of ecology to establish standards for the proper abandonment of residential underground heating oil storage tanks. Provides for the dissemination of information regarding standards and procedures to the public. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1426 1993–94 |
Wildlife heritage land trustThe director of the Department of Wildlife is authorized to form a public nonprofit corporation called the Washington Wildlife Heritage Trust. The director is required to appoint a board of not more than 15 members, subject to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1441 1993–94 |
Flood damage reductionPart I: Zero-Rise Floodway : By July 1, 1994, the Department of Ecology must prepare a model ordinance establishing a zero-rise floodway. The zero-rise floodway ordinance must provide that new and substantially improved... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1442 1993–94 |
Watershed managementThe Washington Water Resources Policy Commission is created to comprehensively review and make recommendations on water resources management. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1443 1993–94 |
Human rights commissionDiscrimination based on "sexual orientation" is added to the coverage of the state's law against discrimination. "Sexual orientation" is defined to include heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. Discrimination based... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1445 1993–94 |
DiscriminationThe freedom from discrimination statute applies to employers who employ one or more persons. References to a physical "handicap" are changed to physical "disability." Religious organizations are exempt only with respect to the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1459 1993–94 |
Athletic trainersIndividuals may apply for certification as athletic trainers by meeting the qualifications specified in the act. No person may represent oneself as a certified athletic trainer without being certified for practice by the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1470 1993–94 |
Youth suicide preventionDirects the superintendent of public instruction to develop a youth suicide prevention program for use in the public schools. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1472 1993–94 |
Handgun safety trainingExempts certain individuals from the restrictions. Directs the department of wildlife to adopt standards for the training courses and to adopt the test for use in lieu of training. Authorizes exemptions from civil liability... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1473 1993–94 |
Concealed handgun permitDirects the department of wildlife to adopt standards for training courses and to adopt a test for use in lieu of training. Exempts governmental agencies and officials from civil liability while performing official duties in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1474 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programCreates the office of citizen councilors. Authorizes any registered voter to become a citizen councilor. Establishes procedures to determine suggested issues for public discussion. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1475 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe expiration of the WSC on July 1, 1993, is repealed. The commissioner may enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer, and at other times of the year that may compliment their school curriculum. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1491 1993–94 |
Employer-sponsord child careProvides for tax credits for employer-sponsored child care facilities. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1492 1993–94 |
Growth management planningIncludes an economic development element that includes a profile of the patterns, potentials, strengths, and weaknesses and a summary of the local economic development strategy. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1499 1993–94 |
Computer-based textbooksRequires institutions of higher education to encourage publishers to make the materials available. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1503 1993–94 |
Braille instructionAuthorizes students to receive instruction in Braille reading and writing as part of their individualized education program. Requires teachers to demonstrate competency in teaching legally blind and visually impaired children. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1534 1993–94 |
School levy lidsRevises RCW 28A.500.010 to remove levy lids and to revise distribution formulas. Repeals RCW 84.52.0531. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |