Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5226 2009–10 |
Long-term care residentsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5232 2009–10 |
Sexual misconduct/schoolsSexual misconduct with a minor in the first or second degree encompasses school employees who have sexual relations with an enrolled student of the school where the employee is employed. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5235 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesNumerous changes are made to the provisions of the Act in the bases for a claim, the warranty period, the application of the Act to motorcycles, circumstances related to modifications of a vehicle by a dealer, the arbitration... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5236 2009–10 |
Organ transplantsDeclares an intent to reduce organ transplant benefit waiting periods for covered persons who have had prior continuous coverage and have changed health carriers or health benefit plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5241 2009–10 |
Access channelsAny government entity that grants a franchise for cable television must include the following requirements in the franchise agreement: public, education, and government access channels must be carried on the lowest-cost tier... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5257 2009–10 |
Employer contribution ratesReferences in the successor employer statutes are corrected. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5258 2009–10 |
Good cause for late filingESD must waive the delinquent tax rate when unpaid contributions, interest, and penalties are less than $100 or less than one-half of 1 percent of the employer's total taxes reported for the year. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5259 2009–10 |
Com & tech college employeesA community or technical college's board of trustees may provide additional compensation to academic employees which exceeds that provided by the Legislature. The language specifying that provisions pertaining to salary... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5264 2009–10 |
Com & tech college salariesAs a part of its biennial budget request, SBCTC must request funds which, together with academic turnover savings, are sufficient to fund state-funded cost increments for the community and technical college system. The basis... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5278 2009–10 |
Boilers & pressure vesselsThe term "inspection certificate" is used in place of the terms "special installation and operating permit" and "special permit." The exemptions from regulation are modified. The exemption for some water tanks is for those... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5279 2009–10 |
Unwanted drug disposalThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5282 2009–10 |
Bisphenol AThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5283 2009–10 |
Nonfunctioning wirelessThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5292 2009–10 |
Persistent offendersA conviction of robbery in the second degree or an attempt thereof is not considered a most serious offense and the offender is not considered a persistent offender. This law is retroactive. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5300 2009–10 |
Housing trust fundFor both the AHP and the HAP, legislative appropriations from capital bond proceeds may be used for CTED’s administrative costs directly related to projects. The general cap on the use of HAP and AHP funds for CTED’s... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5312 2009–10 |
Duty-related death benefitThe $150,000 lump sum death benefit payable in the various state retirement systems, the higher education retirement plans, and to state, school district, and higher education employees who do not belong to a state retirement... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5314 2009–10 |
Survivor benefitsAddresses survivor benefits of employees who die while honorably serving during a period of war in the national guard or military reserves. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5319 2009–10 |
Unemployment compensationIndividuals who have existing UI claims on May 3, 2009, or who file new UI claims before January 3, 2010, will have their weekly benefit amount increased by $45. The additional $45 will be payable for all weeks of regular,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5320 2009–10 |
Acupuncture professionChanges the term "acupuncture" to "Oriental medicine." | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5325 2009–10 |
Evidence-based comm custodyThe SGC must work in partnership with the court to examine options for community custody and develop a plan to implement an evidence-based community custody system for adult felons. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5328 2009–10 |
State heritage center spacesDirects the state capitol committee to approve names proposed by the secretary of state for new or existing public rooms or spaces in the Washington state heritage center on the west capitol campus. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5329 2009–10 |
Companion animal spay/neuterThe companion animal spay and neuter assistance program is established to provide for the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats owned by low-income people. Additionally, the program will fund the spay or neutering of feral... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5330 2009–10 |
State boundary bridgeRequires the department of transportation, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for the purpose of constructing a state boundary bridge, to issue a request for proposals to interested parties who meet certain... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5336 2009–10 |
Dogs in bars & coffee shopsThe state Department of Health must establish a pilot project by which local government can apply for an exemption from certain FDA food code sections to allow dogs in certain designated outdoor portions of premises holding... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5347 2009–10 |
Hospital charity careRevises hospital charity care provisions. Requires each hospital to provide notice to patients of its charity care policies. Requires the department of health to develop model language that hospitals must use to satisfy the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |