Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5361 2009–10 |
Feeding hungry childrenThe Legislature intends to maintain its current commitment to provide free meals to hungry low-income students in public schools and to phase in free school lunches to all low-income students at all grade levels. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5366 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco licensesThe Liquor Control Board (Board) is given the administrative authority to approve, deny, suspend, or revoke retail, wholesale, or distributor's applications for a cigarette and tobacco product license. A criminal background... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5373 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesA state entitlement is created to services under the ITEIP for all eligible infants with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Monies provided to the counties to contract for ITEIP services can no longer be... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5376 2009–10 |
Higher edu coord brd grantsDirects the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), subject to appropriation of funds for this purpose, to develop a grant program for training projects that focus on improving services to individuals with developmental... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5403 2009–10 |
Malt beverage distr & prodRequires successor distributors of malt beverages to compensate distributors whose rights to distribute a brand have been terminated, cancelled, or not renewed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5405 2009–10 |
Resident studentsThe definition of "resident student" is expanded for the purposes of determining whether a student pays resident tuition rates at Washington institutions of higher education. An individual qualifies as a "resident student" if... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5406 2009–10 |
Standrd health questionnaireExempts individuals who are eligible to purchase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage or who drop COBRA continuation coverage from taking the Standard Health Questionnaire when they... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5418 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesCounties with a population greater than 500,000 must have an implementation schedule with a goal to have electric vehicle ready private and public parking spaces staged in by 2 percent as of December 31, 2013, to 10 percent by... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5429 2009–10 |
Solar electric powerExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5439 2009–10 |
Domestic partners/WSPRSThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5444 2009–10 |
Public education programsBeginning with the 2011-12 school year, the recommendations of the Basic Education Finance Task Force are phased-in over a six-year period re-defining the instructional program and funding of basic education; revising teacher... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5449 2009–10 |
Graduation & reengagementEstablishes graduation and re-engagement goals for the year 2020. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5455 2009–10 |
Dental hygieneExpands the duties of dental hygienists. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5476 2009–10 |
Abolishing the death penaltyThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5493 2009–10 |
Regional trans corridor authThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5500 2009–10 |
Methicillin-resistant staphA hospital MRSA risk assessment and surveillance program is established. Hospitals will screen patients upon admission and discharge from intensive care units for a three-month period each year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5502 2009–10 |
Primary care physiciansEstablishes the Primary Care Physician Conditional Tuition Waiver Program and prescribes eligibility and repayment requirements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5503 2009–10 |
Phosphorus in lake waterAfter January 1, 2011, a person may not apply a fertilizer containing phosphorus to turf. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5514 2009–10 |
Interior designThe practice of registered interior design is restricted to those who are registered in the state of Washington by the state board for registered interior designers (Board). Use of the phrases "interior design" or "interior... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5518 2009–10 |
Petroleum in storm waterThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5522 2009–10 |
Internet votingThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is authorized to approve an internet voting program for service and overseas voters. The program must be secure and protect the secrecy of the ballot. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5526 2009–10 |
U of W consol endowment fundFor investments in privately-managed funds, financial and commercial information submitted to or obtained by the UW is exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act if disclosure would reasonably be expected to result in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5534 2009–10 |
Restoration of right to voteFor a person convicted of a felony, the right to vote is restored so long as the person is not under the authority of the Department of Corrections (DOC). "Under the authority of the Department of Corrections" means serving a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5538 2009–10 |
Higher education employmentThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |