Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5526 2013–14 |
Protecting employeesFinds that improving compliance with wage-related laws will help address the problems of the underground economy, level the playing field for honest employers and contractors, and protect workers. Establishes the employee fair... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5528 2013–14 |
Cannabis, medical usePatients who are in compliance with the law on medical cannabis and who present their valid documentation to an investigating peace officer are provided with arrest protection. Those patients who do not present valid... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5529 2013–14 |
Back-to-school suppliesA back-to-school sales tax holiday is created. The tax holiday is for clothing items with a value of less than $100 each and for school supplies with a value of less than $10 each. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5544 2013–14 |
Higher ed transfer, advisingWSAC, in conjunction with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (Workforce Board), the public baccalaureate institutions, and nonprofit and... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5546 2013–14 |
Floatation devicesProhibits the installation of polystyrene foam on a dock, buoy, float, or other floatation device unless the foam is encapsulated by a protective covering or is designed to prevent the polystyrene from disintegrating into the... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5548 2013–14 |
Differential tuitionThe authority for SBCTC to pilot or institute differential tuition models for resident, undergraduate programs is removed. The authority for public baccalaureate institutions to set differential tuition rates for resident,... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5552 2013–14 |
Child support collections(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to: (1) Establish a gambling payment intercept program to require licensees to withhold payments from winning players who owe past due... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5560 2013–14 |
Job skills programThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5571 2013–14 |
Mental illness, consequencesSubject to funding, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must develop and conduct an ongoing public awareness and education campaign regarding mental health and mental illness in both adults and children. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5573 2013–14 |
Education funding task forceImplements the first biennium spending plan recommendations of the joint task force on education funding. Makes appropriations. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5576 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyIf a health plan issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2014, provides coverage for maternity care or services, it must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. The... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5583 2013–14 |
Studded tire use permit feeBefore using studded tires during the time that they are authorized, a driver must get a studded tire permit and the permit must be displayed on the license plate of the vehicle. A studded tire permit costs $75 and is valid... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5586 2013–14 |
Hospitals/certif of needRequires hospital certificate of need applications to include a determination of whether the hospital provides abortion services or services permitted by the Washington death with dignity act. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5589 2013–14 |
School district bondsStatutory changes are made to enable a majority of voters voting on the proposition to authorize a school district to: issue and pay for bonds by annual levies that exceed otherwise applicable limits on levies; and incur debt... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5594 2013–14 |
Sick & safe employment leaveEmployees will be able to accrue paid sick and safe leave, beginning January 1, 2014. This includes full-time, temporary, and part-time employees. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5598 2013–14 |
Surplus property dispositionThe Department is not required to maintain an inventory of an agency's surplus housing but rather may work with the state and local governmental agencies, that choose to utilize real property, including air rights, owed by... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5600 2013–14 |
WorkFirst "work activity"Under state law, the time period a WorkFirst participant may participate in vocational educational training is extended to 24 months. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5621 2013–14 |
Public works payroll recordsContractors must submit certified payroll records before payment is made by any public owner on a public works project. Following final acceptance, the public owner must require contractors to submit certified payroll records... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5625 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksBroadens the requirement for a background check to apply to all firearms sales in the state. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5632 2013–14 |
Physical therapistsExcludes chiropractic adjustments of the spine from the definition of "physical therapy." | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5635 2013–14 |
Firearm rights restorationGives discretion to courts in denying restoration of firearm rights. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5638 2013–14 |
Bill & budget fiscal impactsRequires fiscal notes dealing with corrections, child welfare, and mental health issues to include an estimate of the fiscal impact of expenditure reductions or increases on other state or local program expenditures as well as... | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5642 2013–14 |
School construction/fundingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must set the minimum funding assistance percentage at 30 percent. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5643 2013–14 |
TANF 5-year time limit exempFamily violence and hardship exemptions to the 60-month time limit for TANF benefits are expanded. Family violence exemptions must be applied in situations in which an individual whose experience of family violence disrupted... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5645 2013–14 |
Service animalsProvides that the requirements of the federal fair housing amendments act of 1988 and implementing regulations govern animals that assist persons with disabilities for purposes of reasonable accommodation in housing. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |