Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6877 2009–10 |
Newborn screening feesThe specialty clinic fee is increased from $3.50 to $6.40. Revenue may also be used for education and outreach activities within specialty clinics. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6288 2009–10 |
Criminal background checksAuthorizes local governments to require background investigations for certain license applicants and licensees. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| SB 6330 2009–10 |
Human trafficking postersAllows the Washington State Department of Transportation to work with human trafficking victim advocates to develop informational posters for placement in rest areas. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| SB 6467 2009–10 |
Honorary degreesAllows honorary degrees to be conferred by institutions of higher education upon persons who were students at those institutions in 1942 but did not graduate because they were ordered into an internment camp. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |
| SB 5046 2009–10 |
Symphony musiciansEstablishes procedures for collective bargaining between certain private symphony orchestras and symphony musicians. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 5516 2009–10 |
Drug overdose preventionExempts a person who seeks medical assistance for a person suffering from a drug-related overdose from certain prosecution under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Act). | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 6211 2009–10 |
Agricultural scenic corridorCreates an agricultural scenic corridor designation within the Scenic and Recreational Highway System. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 6239 2009–10 |
Gender-based termsIncorporates gender-neutral terms to statute. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 5760 2009–10 |
UW & WSU public works contrGrants the University of Washington and Washington State University specific statutory authority to enter into public works contracts following procedures as established by their respective boards of regents whenever the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2010 |
| SB 5735 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsDirects the Office of the Governor and the Department of Ecology to represent the state's interests in the development of a national program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 26, 2010 |
| SB 5038 2009–10 |
Gender-based termsChanges gender-specific terms to gender-neutral terms in several titles of the Revised Code of Washington. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 549, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 6108 2009–10 |
State lottery/PowerballAuthorizes the state lottery to conduct "Powerball." | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 576, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5688 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 521, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| SB 5945 2009–10 |
WA health partnership planCreates the Washington Health Partnership Advisory Committee consisting of the Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Administrator of the Health Care Authority, Director of the Office of Financial... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 545, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| SB 5286 2009–10 |
Exemptions from WorkFirstRevises elements of the good cause exemption from WorkFirst participation available to parents with a child under age 1 year. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 15, 2009 |
| SB 5560 2009–10 |
Agency climate leadershipRequires all state agencies to meet statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction limits. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 519, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| SB 5574 2009–10 |
Consumer data in vehiclesRequires a notification or insert in the owner's manual of a vehicle, a subscription service agreement, or a product manual of the existence of any recording device that preserves or records data collected by sensors or... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5850 2009–10 |
Human trafficking violationsRequires the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy to supply certain health profession boards and commissions with information about human trafficking, and requires these boards and commissions to disseminate this information to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5963 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an individual has good cause and is not disqualified from benefits if continuing in employment would work an unreasonable hardship on the individual, and modifies the "quit to follow" provision. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 493, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5172 2009–10 |
U of W human rights centerEstablishes the University of Washington Center for Human Rights (Center). | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| SB 5768 2009–10 |
SR 99 Alaskan Way viaductDeclares that the state will replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct (Viaduct) with a deep bore tunnel, which must include four general purpose lanes in a stacked formation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| SB 5967 2009–10 |
Public community athleticsProhibits local governments and park and recreation districts, and third parties that use their facilities, from discriminating on the basis of sex in community athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| SB 5973 2009–10 |
Student achievement gapCreates an Achievement Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee to develop an implementation plan and recommend strategies to close the achievement gap to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 468, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| SB 5854 2009–10 |
Built environment pollutionEstablishes performance standards, benchmarking, and other reporting requirements for public buildings. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 5229 2009–10 |
Legislative youth adv councAllows the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (Council) to solicit grants and donations from private sources. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |