Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5139 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5778 1993–94 |
Midwives and birthing centrsAll insurers authorized to write medical malpractice and general casualty insurance policies in this state are required to become members of the nonprofit joint underwriting association to provide medical malpractice insurance... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5205 1993–94 |
Infant/child mortality ratesLocal health departments are authorized to conduct child mortality reviews for all deaths of children under age 18. The records and reports used for the reviews remain confidential and may not be discovered in any legal proceedings. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5386 1993–94 |
Home health care licensureThe sunset termination date on the in-home licensure law is repealed. The definition of a home health agency is expanded allowing agencies that provide only nursing services to voluntarily obtain licensure. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5432 1993–94 |
Discrimination/home mortgageThe Supervisor of Banking and Supervisor of Savings and Loan Associations are directed to perform a study of discrimination based on race and national origin in home mortgage lending after 1990. The study is to (1) address the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5572 1993–94 |
Transportation/environmentThe Department of Transportation is authorized to undertake a pilot program to assess the costs of environmental elements of a representative sampling of transportation projects in at least one transportation district. The... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 6111 1991–92 |
Family preservation servicesA statutory program of family preservation services is established. The Department of Social and Health Services is granted the authority to plan and implement a phased-in program on a statewide basis. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6319 1991–92 |
Mental illness/placementEastern and Western State Hospitals are intended to become clinical centers for handling the most complicated long-term care needs of patients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. Over time, their involvement in... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 230, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6296 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviewsAll medical records, reports, statements, documents or summaries or analyses of such information used for the purpose of infant mortality reviews are confidential as to the identity of the infant and the infant's parents. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6069 1991–92 |
Bone marrow donor programThe intent of the Legislature is to establish a statewide bone marrow donor education and recruitment program in order to increase the number of Washington residents who become bone marrow donors, and to increase the chance... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5465 1991–92 |
Pharmacy assistant ratioPharmacies located in nursing homes or who provide services to patients in nursing homes are permitted to allow three level A pharmacy assistants to be under the supervision of one licensed pharmacist. Pharmacies providing... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5986 1991–92 |
Tenant duties expandedThe list of statutory tenant duties under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is expanded to include a prohibition against engaging in any activities which endanger the premises or any neighboring premises or persons. Certain... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5031 1991–92 |
Crime stoppers asstnce offceThe Attorney General is required to establish a Crime Stoppers Assistance Office. This office must work in conjunction with local Crime Stoppers' organizations, sheriffs, and police chiefs to design local Crime Stoppers... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5371 1991–92 |
Retired physicians/med servcThe Secretary of Health is authorized to issue a limited license to qualified retired physicians that will permit the physician to provide free medical care to low-income citizens at a registered low-income or nonprofit health... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5524 1991–92 |
Free hospital tax limitsSales to hospitals which do not charge patients for health care of items reasonably necessary for the operation of and the provision of health care by the hospital are exempt from sales and use tax. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5780 1991–92 |
Dev disabled/job transitionThe Legislature intends to expand services to developmentally disabled secondary school graduates within available resources. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5812 1991–92 |
Delinquent property taxesProvisions on the payment of taxes on property shall be applied separately for the amount that 1993 taxes do not exceed 150 percent of 1992 taxes and for the remaining amount. Taxes payable in 1993 over 150 percent of taxes... | Al Williams (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6031 1991–92 |
Poison info center authorityThe services of the four existing poison information centers are consolidated into a single nonprofit center. Current law specifying the activities of poison information centers is repealed, and the new responsibilities of the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6121 1991–92 |
Patient information/recordsInformation and records of a deceased mental patient may be disclosed to a patient's next of kin, guardian, or conservator in the event of the patient's death. The personal representative of the deceased has all the rights of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6124 1991–92 |
Long-term care ombudsmanThe Department of Community Development's contract for long-term care ombudsman services must require that long-term care ombudsmen are placed or are available throughout the state at locations convenient to long-term care... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |