Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5541 2009–10 |
Catastrophic disability medProvides access to catastrophic disability medical insurance under plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5544 2009–10 |
Affordable housing incentiveWhen planning under the GMA, local governments' conditions on rezoning and permit decisions may be used, in addition to development regulations, to expand affordable housing incentive programs through residential, commercial,... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5549 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyBoth the landlord and tenant must give written notice of termination of a month-to-month tenancy. The tenant must give at least 20-days notice to the landlord. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5552 2009–10 |
Children riding motorcyclesChildren at least five years old, but less than 12, may only ride on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle if their feet rest firmly on the foot rests and they are either (1) sufficiently supported by a back rest; or (2) are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5553 2009–10 |
Econ development/innovationAdds specific technology commercialization tasks to the Washington Technology Center's (WTC) existing responsibilities, contingent on funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5555 2009–10 |
Lifelong learning accountsRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) to establish a steering committee to develop policy, budget, outreach, and accountability recommendations for a statewide Lifelong Learning Account... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5559 2009–10 |
Hunting safetyA hunter under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a Washington-licensed hunter who has held a hunting license for the prior three years and is over the age of 18 when hunting for wild birds and animals. The accompanying... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5563 2009–10 |
Health employee labor hoursIn addition to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses, surgical technologists, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists may not be required to work overtime. The exception to the overtime prohibition... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5564 2009–10 |
Security breach protectionThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5585 2009–10 |
Employer-assisted housingThe Employer-Assisted Housing Program (the program) is created within the Commission. It is an account designated to receive and hold funds contributed by employers to assist its employees with housing. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5607 2009–10 |
K-12 educational systemAn 11-member Commission is established to annually determine the resources necessary to amply provide a basic K-12 education based on prototypical schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5609 2009–10 |
Child dependency proceedingsFinds that attorneys for children have different skills and obligations than guardians ad litem and court-appointed special advocates, especially in forming a confidential and privileged relationship with a child to provide... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5614 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcApplicants for contractor registration and renewal of registration must submit photo identification. An applicant must also submit certification that the applicant has attended training approved by the Department of Labor and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5615 2009–10 |
Marijuana possessionThose persons who are under 18 and are found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana are guilty of a misdemeanor. All other persons found guilty of possession of 40 grams or less of marijuana commit a class 2... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5618 2009–10 |
Dropout reengagement systemA statewide dropout reengagement system is created to provide education and services to older youth who have dropped out of school or are not expected to graduate from high school by the age of 21. Under the system,... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5624 2009–10 |
Student discipline policiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5626 2009–10 |
Additional cigarette taxImposes an additional cigarette tax and provides for distribution of the tax revenue. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5627 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance appealsLanguage in the bill provides that the Worker's Compensation Act is impressed with a trust with workers as beneficiaries of the State Accident and Medical Aid Funds and L&I, as a trustee of those funds, has a duty toward the... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5628 2009–10 |
Telecomm & info industriesDefinitions of "VoIP service" and "internet protocol-enabled service" are provided. Neither the state nor its agencies or subdivisions may regulate VoIP or internet protocol-enabled service regarding rates, the terms and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5639 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsA sentencing enhancement is created which applies to felony crimes committed against a victim who is a vulnerable adult which would add five years to the sentence of a class A felony, three years to the sentence of a class B... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5640 2009–10 |
Intermediate care facilitiesResidents of RHCs are included in the state's long-term care resident rights statute. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5644 2009–10 |
Home inspectorsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5645 2009–10 |
Bona fide nonprofit orgsA county, city, or town is considered a nonprofit organization for purposes of organizations authorized to conduct raffles and may conduct licensed or unlicensed raffles so long as the revenue, less prizes and expenses, is... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5672 2009–10 |
Lawful source of incomeThe 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 |