Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6333 2009–10 |
Beer & wine tastingThe Board is directed to establish a pilot project for beer and wine tasting at farmers markets. The pilot project is for ten farmers markets with at least six days of tasting (but no more than one winery or microbrewery per... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6334 2009–10 |
Unemployment benefitsLanguage referencing good cause and limiting good cause to the 11 reasons listed in statute is inapplicable to individuals who separate from work on or after July 4, 2010. For separations occurring on or after July 4, 2010, an... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6335 2009–10 |
Church property/farmers mrktLoan or rental of church property exempt from property taxation for use for activities related to a farmers market does not nullify the exemption if rental income is reasonable and devoted solely to operation and maintenance... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6348 2009–10 |
Collection agenciesA collection agency may not communicate with a debtor or anyone else in a way that gives a false impression. A communication by a collection agency is presumed to have been made for the purposes of harassment if it is made... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6351 2009–10 |
Lottery tickets/internetPreviously purchased lottery tickets and shares that allow second chance drawings at no additional cost may be registered via the Internet. On-line registration does not constitute a sale, and the awarding of prizes may not be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6367 2009–10 |
Agency web sites/pub recordsAllows public agencies to respond to a public records request by providing an Internet address for the location of the requested records. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6375 2009–10 |
Search & rescue volunteersRequires an agency to grant leave with pay to an employee engaged in volunteer search and rescue activities. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6376 2009–10 |
Contractor licensing lawsRevises contractor licensing laws in part by: (1) Creating a contractor licensing board to assist the director of the department of labor and industries with enforcing chapter 18.27 RCW (registration of contractors); (2)... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6387 2009–10 |
Pub employmnt relations commProvides that the provisions of the state civil service law do not apply to employees of the public employment relations commission in the classification of labor relations adjudicator-mediator. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6390 2009–10 |
Peace & reserve officersRequires a background investigation including a check of criminal history for peace officers and reserve officers as a condition of employment. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6391 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesTermination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal of a Franchise . During a legal dispute concerning the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise, a dealer's franchise is maintained. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6393 2009–10 |
Nonprofit race meetsChanges funding of nonprofit horse race purses paid by the Washington Horse Racing Commission (Commission) from $300,000 distributed on a pro rata basis to $15,800 per race day. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6396 2009–10 |
Assault weaponsAssault weapon is defined as any semiautomatic pistol or semiautomatic or pump-action rifle or shotgun that is capable of accepting a detachable magazine with a capacity of more than ten rounds of ammunition and that also... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6413 2009–10 |
Higher education purchasingPurchases of personal services; materials, supplies, or equipment; or information services made by state institutions of higher education may be accomplished using contracts entered into by, for, or through group purchasing... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6415 2009–10 |
Yakima Co. sup. court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judges in Yakima county. Provides that the additional judicial position becomes effective only if the county documents its approval of the position and its agreement that it will pay out... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6432 2009–10 |
WA enhanced intelligence actProtected information is defined as information about the political, religious, or social views, associations, or activities of any individual, group, association, organization, corporation, partnership, limited liability... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6434 2009–10 |
Home inspector licensing brdThe Board may approve programs of classroom instruction that may be taken by applicants to meet the licensure requirements. Approved programs must be offered in both Eastern and Western Washington. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6443 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco taxationAddresses taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Requires the state treasurer, by July 1, 2011, and by July 1st of each year thereafter, to transfer eighteen million dollars from the general fund into the tobacco... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6446 2009–10 |
Overnight youth sheltersRequires a licensed overnight youth shelter, or an organization whose stated mission is to provide services to homeless or runaway youth and their families, that provides shelter to a minor and knows at the time of providing... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6447 2009–10 |
Pipe tobaccoPipe tobacco is excluded from the definition of tobacco product for the purpose of prohibiting shipping or transporting tobacco products ordered or purchased by mail or through the Internet. Pipe tobacco is defined as tobacco... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6449 2009–10 |
Petition signature gatherersRequires businesses engaged in the collection of signatures for state or local initiative, referendum or recall petitions, and using paid signature gatherers to register with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6451 2009–10 |
Fire sprinkler systemsExpenditures from the Fund may be used to develop and publish educational materials related to the effectiveness of residential fire sprinklers. A person installing a residential sprinkler system in a single-family home is not... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6452 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsLimited service pregnancy center is defined as an organization that does not provide prenatal care, comprehensive birth control services, abortion or referrals for abortion. All reproductive health information provided in... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6456 2009–10 |
Wage complaintsWhen investigating a wage complaint, L&I is no longer required to issue a citation or determination of compliance within three years of the date when wages were due. Rather, L&I is prohibited from investigating a wage payment... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6492 2009–10 |
L & I subpoenas/electriciansThe Director or the Director's representatives are authorized to issue subpoenas to enforce the production and examination of any information needed to enforce the law surrounding electrical installations and electricians if... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |