Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6500 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6518 2009–10 |
School levies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Changes school levy provisions. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6524 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance ratesModifies certain provisions of the unemployment insurance system for delinquent employers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6525 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance/RCW(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Corrects references to certain unemployment insurance statutes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6526 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceAn otherwise eligible individual cannot be denied benefits solely because the individual is seeking only part-time work if the Employment Security Department (ESD) determines that a majority of the weeks of work in the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6541 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsThe Washington Voluntary Account Program (program) is created in DRS. The director of DRS (director) must design a plan to operate the program. The program has two tiers. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6547 2009–10 |
Energy cost savings & jobsCreates jobs in every corner of the state by issuing bonds, which will catalyze energy savings and repair work at public schools, state colleges and universities, and other public buildings. Authorizes the state finance... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6571 2009–10 |
Nursing & boarding home feesDSHS must set license fees for nursing homes and boarding homes based on the cost of licensure and subsequently increase the fee to address inflation. Slightly different procedures are used to set the annual license fee for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6573 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6574 2009–10 |
Underground economy activityL&I, ESD, and DOR, through their respective agency heads and agents, may apply for and obtain a superior court order authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6576 2009–10 |
Dues & fees B&O tx deductionLimits the business and occupation tax deduction for dues and fees to certain nonprofit organizations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6588 2009–10 |
Elected positions/limitsA city, county, or statewide elected official may only hold one elected position at a time except for voluntary work. Voluntary work is defined as any city, county, or statewide elected position with compensation of less than... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6589 2009–10 |
Workforce housing programThe HFC's debt limit is increased from $6 billion to $7 billion. One billion dollars of their outstanding debt is for the implementation of the Workforce Housing Program to increase opportunities for nonprofit organizations... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6594 2009–10 |
Research at st. universitiesThe commercialization of research that benefits the economic vitality of Washington, through research, company and job creation, and state economic development, is identified as a mission of WSU and the UW. To these ends, WSU... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6600 2009–10 |
Workforce training grantsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6616 2009–10 |
Regulation of urban streetsAuthorizes the creation of a street maintenance utility by cities to serve the residents, businesses, governmental entities, and all other like users in street maintenance utility service areas through the preservation and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6617 2009–10 |
Property tax paymentsAuthorizes the waiver of interest and penalties for delinquencies on the second half of property taxes due and payable by the county treasurer under certain circumstances. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6618 2009–10 |
Family friendly court grantThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6633 2009–10 |
Breast cancer license platesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6635 2009–10 |
Appraisal of green buildingsAppraisers of residential or commercial green buildings must successfully complete a state-accredited course on the appraisal of green buildings. A green building is defined as a residential or commercial structure that has... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6636 2009–10 |
Fiscal resource & need studyRequires the Washington state institute for public policy to facilitate and staff a group of Washington citizens to become the committee on Washington's finances to determine the best way to identify and fund the necessary... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6648 2009–10 |
Unfair lending & foreclosureCreates the Protect Washington Homeowners Act. Good Faith Review. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6663 2009–10 |
Tanning facilitiesBeginning July 1, 2011, all tanning facilities in the state must annually obtain a permit to do business as a tanning facility from the local health department with jurisdiction over the location in which the tanning facility... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6664 2009–10 |
Bail for persons in custodyA person who is held in custody and alleged to have committed a felony crime against a person must appear before a judicial officer for a determination of pretrial release conditions prior to the person's release, if the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6665 2009–10 |
Initiative & ref. filing feeThe fee to file a petition for an initiative or a referendum is $250. If the measure is certified by the Secretary of State for the general election ballot, the sponsor must receive a refund of $200. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |