Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2439 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur disqualfnTo requalify for unemployment insurance benefits, a person who voluntarily quits work without good cause must obtain bona fide work and earn wages of not less than five times his or her weekly benefit amount, but the... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2540 1991–92 |
NW Indian curriculum develpmThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will design a plan for the creation of a center for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The plan shall include a process for selecting an institution to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2916 1991–92 |
Nursing home fee refundProvides that a failure to refund constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 1992 |
| HB 2585 1991–92 |
Labor-management coop progrmThe Industrial Insurance Labor-management Program is codified and the June 30, 1992 expiration date is repealed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2611 1991–92 |
High school volunteer servicHigh schools are encouraged to annually offer an opportunity to students to volunteer their services to community social and educational organizations. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2622 1991–92 |
Background checks/disabledThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to run background checks on individual providers hired by physically disabled and mentally impaired persons. This requirement does not apply retroactively, but only to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2840 1991–92 |
Plastic beverage ringsAfter December 31, 1993, a person may not sell any product in containers that is connected by plastic rings or another plastic device unless the device is designed to degrade within a reasonable period of time and is designed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2292 1991–92 |
Student financial aidThe Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with an advisory committee, is authorized to develop and contract for a study examining the effects of financial need on the higher education choices of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2440 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationEducational employees who are not employed in instructional, research, or administrative capacities are permitted to receive unemployment benefits for periods of unemployment between academic terms. The change applies to weeks... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2421 1991–92 |
Students with disabilitiesInstitutions are required to provide one or more core services for disabled students. The service must be reasonably needed to accommodate the student's disability. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2517 1991–92 |
Student diversity trainingBy October 1993, teacher, administrator, educational staff associate, and educational paraprofessional preparation programs shall submit to the state Board of Education a summary of the actions the program has taken to ensure... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2881 1991–92 |
Civil court proceedingsProhibits an order which has the purpose or effect of concealing illegal activity. Designates procedures to contest the concealment. Provides that any person who violates an order either publishing or sealing information is in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2882 1991–92 |
Firearms sale restrictionsProhibits the sale of firearms near school grounds and in residential zones. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2331 1991–92 |
Littering as civil infractnThe penalty for littering is reduced from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. Littering in amounts of one cubic foot or less is subject to a fine of $25. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2562 1991–92 |
Crime victims benefitsRevises the provisions of RCW 7.68.060 relating to time limitations for benefits for victims of childhood crimes. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2832 1991–92 |
Health care cost shiftingRequires study of the issue of health care providers charging some purchasing groups more for services than other purchasing groups for the purpose of recovering the full cost of doing business. Requires a review of the... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2851 1991–92 |
Volunteer service creditEstablishes the program in at least three sites, through which individuals may volunteer services and in return earn service credits that may be subsequently exchanged for services for themselves if they become disabled and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2852 1991–92 |
Women in athletic leadershipDirects the state board for community and technical colleges to establish an information clearinghouse for recruiting women as coaches, athletic directors, and athletic administrators. Authorizes the board to contract with a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2853 1991–92 |
Gender equity in athleticsAuthorizes waivers at community colleges to achieve gender equity in athletics. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2787 1991–92 |
Employment terminationProvides that an employer may not terminate an employee within one year of an employee vesting for a pension or benefits, or terminate an employee within sixty days before the employee qualifies for health benefits, without... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2794 1991–92 |
Excellence in education awrdIncludes classified employees in the award provisions, in addition to teachers, principals, or administrators. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2808 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceRevises provisions regarding domestic violence incidents. Requires state agencies to conduct a review and issue a report on the current level of domestic violence education. Makes an appropriation to carry out the purposes of the act. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2829 1991–92 |
M. L. King, Jr. memorl parkMakes an appropriation of three hundred forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2757 1991–92 |
Child day care centersProhibits a child day-care facility from refusing to admit a child because the parent furnishes reusable diapers for use on the child. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |