Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5232 1997–98 |
Adv resitered nurse practnrsAdvanced registered nurse practitioners are given expanded prescriptive authority to include schedule II through IV drugs of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5298 1997–98 |
Genetic informatn/discrimntnA health carrier (health maintenance organization, health care service contractor or disability insurer) may not deny or cancel health coverage, or vary premiums, terms, or conditions for health plan coverage on the basis of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5935 1997–98 |
Long-term medical care costsFor persons receiving medical assistance from the Department of Social and Health Services, the department may recover the cost of the assistance from the recipient's estate, based on the law in effect at the time the benefit... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6207 1997–98 |
Correctional facility emplyeSexual intercourse or sexual contact between an employee of the DOC or DSHS or a departmental contractor and an inmate or offender is defined as employee misconduct. The secretary must suspend the employment of an employee or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6215 1997–98 |
Custodial sexual misconductA person is guilty of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree by having sexual intercourse with another person (a) who is a resident of an adult or juvenile correctional facility or work release facility and the... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6221 1997–98 |
Storm water contrl faciltiesIn fixing rates and charges for storm water control services, a county legislative authority may also consider the low-income status of the persons receiving storm water control services or benefits, including senior citizens... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6277 1997–98 |
Bus drivers' compensationBus drivers are not subject to the state's wage and hour laws if they are exempt from federal overtime provisions, their pay is more than 1 2 times the state = s minimum wage, and they are covered by a collective bargaining... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6300 1997–98 |
Housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners, with specific representation designated: one representative each from labor, senior citizens, low income housing... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6350 1997–98 |
Pregnant women/controlld subDelivering a controlled substance to a woman, knowing that she is pregnant, is added to the illustrative list of aggravating factors set forth in the SRA and to the reciprocal juvenile code provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6361 1997–98 |
Health care workr identifctnAll persons who are health care providers, staff, employees, contractors and volunteers providing health care services directly at a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, health care provider's office, diagnostic or treatment center,... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6370 1997–98 |
Occupationl drivers' licnsesA person whose driver = s license has been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational driver = s license if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department of Licensing (DOL) that: (1) the applicant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6433 1997–98 |
Sexual predator registrationThe current registration and notification statutes are amended. An official of the court or agency with jurisdiction over an offender subject to registration requirements must register the offender prior to release from custody. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6496 1997–98 |
Adoption information disclosNon-identifying information must be disclosed upon written request. The Department of Health must provide a copy of the adopted person's original birth certificate, when requested, to an adopted person 18 years of age or older. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6525 1997–98 |
Vehicle liability insuranceOriginal vehicle licenses and license renewals may not be issued unless the applicant provides written proof of financial responsibility. Any person who provides false evidence of financial responsibility to the Department of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6557 1997–98 |
Child care provider informtnDSHS establishes and maintains a toll-free number for communication of information related to child and family day care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6572 1997–98 |
Econ develpmnt strategy counThe Washington Economic Development Strategy Council is created. The council consists of the Governor, five private sector members, four Senators, and four House members. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6583 1997–98 |
Adult family homes committeeAn advisory committee on matters related to adult family homes is authorized. The advisory committee is composed of 12 members, of which six are resident advocates, and six are facility providers representing homes which have... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6678 1997–98 |
Highway access managementState law regulating access management is modified. Existing law is changed to require the access rights of property owners abutting the state highway system to be fairly considered with, instead of subordinate to, the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6686 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsA minor who possesses cigarettes or tobacco products commits a class 3 civil infraction and is subject to a fine of up to $50 or participation in up to four hours of community service or both. A court may also require a minor... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6708 1997–98 |
Road rageA person is guilty of the crime of aggressive driving if the person commits two or more acts of aggressive driving in a manner which intimidates or threatens another person within five consecutive miles. The first violation is... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5008 1997–98 |
Adoption support programThe eligibility criteria for the adoption reconsideration program is expanded, to allow for payment of expenses, for children who are at high risk of physical, mental or emotional problems as a result of conditions exposed to... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5219 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I service transfrFormer members of LEOFF Plan I who are currently in the Public Employees Retirement System, Teachers Retirement System, or State Patrol are allowed to transfer their service in LEOFF I into their current retirement system... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5222 1997–98 |
Excess comp/retirement benefThe definition of excess compensation is clarified to include only those types of payments that are currently specifically listed in statute. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |