Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6785 2007–08 |
Integrated pest mgmtEstablishes standards for integrated pest management including producing long-term prevention or suppression in a cost-effective manner, with minimum impact on human health, the environment, and nontarget organisms. Specifies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6700 2007–08 |
Artistic organizationsProvides a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6720 2007–08 |
School safety committeeA new chapter under Title 28A is created for the School Safety Advisory Committee, which is established to evaluate school safety proposals and advise the Legislature and the SPI on the implementation of best practices for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6735 2007–08 |
Dog purchasersRequires that every seller shall post in a conspicuous location a notice stating that purchasers of animals have specific rights under law and that a written statement of the rights is available upon request by any interested... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6617 2007–08 |
Intermediate care residentsResidents of RHCs are included in the state's resident rights' laws. Specific rights address financial affairs, advocacy and access rights, disclosure requirements, transfer and discharge protections, and increased notification rights. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6622 2007–08 |
Workplace bullyingIt is an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment or to retaliate against an employee because he or she has opposed an unlawful employment practice or participated in an investigation... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6624 2007–08 |
Long-term care waiversNo long-term care facility or nursing facility may require or request residents to sign waivers, without prior advice from the residents attorney, or any rights set forth in the vulnerable adults statute, chapter 74.34 RCW. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6630 2007–08 |
Phase I/II clinical trialsPersons specializing in Phase I and II clinical trials are eligible for the high technology R&D credit and deferral programs. R&D credits for Phase I and II clinical trials are not allowed for amounts received from a person... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6646 2007–08 |
Survivor benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Public Employees', Teachers', School Employees', Public Safety Employees', Washington State Patrol, or Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement Systems (PERS, TRS, SERS, PSERS,... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6647 2007–08 |
Higher edu retirementThe HECB is authorized to offer employees participation in a higher education retirement plan, however the HECB is prohibited from offering the plans to any employee that is receiving or accruing a retirement allowance from... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6648 2007–08 |
Plan 2/retirement systemsMembers of PERS, TRS, and SERS Plan 2, may elect continued coverage under the state's employee health benefits when they leave service whether or not they retire and begin to collect their pension benefit at that time. In... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6649 2007–08 |
Retired/disabled employeesRetired and disabled school and state employees who were receiving a retirement allowance as of January 1, 2001, and who did not elect to continue or defer insurance coverage through PEBB have an opportunity to enroll in PEBB... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6662 2007–08 |
School nursesBeginning with the 2008-09 school year, the basic education allocation must phase-in over five years a ratio of one certificated nurse per 750 students and school districts must provide professional registered nurses as... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6670 2007–08 |
ID theft police reportsAllows a person who has learned or reasonably suspects that his or her financial information or means of identification has been unlawfully obtained, used by, or disclosed to another, as described in chapter 9.35 RCW, to file... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6680 2007–08 |
Jury serviceIf a person who is 75 years of age or older notifies the court of the person's decision not to serve, the person's name must be removed from further consideration on the master jury list, provided that: (1) no person who is 75... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 5116 2007–08 |
Tourism partnershipEliminates the Tourism Advisory Committee. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5137 2007–08 |
UnemploymentMakes unemployment insurance contribution rates for new employers 90 percent, 100 percent, or 115 percent of average industry rates, depending on benefits charged and contributions paid by new employers in a three-year period. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5384 2007–08 |
U of W and WSUExpands the University of Washington's and Washington State University's local borrowing authority by allowing the universities to bond against all nonappropriated funds. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5558 2007–08 |
House-banked card gamesLimits house-banked social card games to those in existence or with a completed application as of March 31, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5585 2007–08 |
Parent & child servicesWithin funds appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide family planning services to men and women not otherwise eligible for these services under current public programs. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5619 2007–08 |
Variation in health careThe legislative intent focuses on the shared decision-making process and the use of effective decision aids in the state's laws on informed consent and encourages collaborative efforts to use and certify decision aids which... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5803 2007–08 |
Regional transportation commMakes findings related to the need to establish a single regional transportation governance entity in the central Puget Sound area that has authority over the planning, funding, and prioritization of roads and transit systems. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5902 2007–08 |
Liquor sales on SundayDirects the Liquor Control Board to expand Sunday sales in at least 29 additional state liquor stores. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5979 2007–08 |
Trans innovative partnershipVarious clarifying changes are made to the 2005 TIP program enabling legislation, including the bonding, advisory committee, and expert review panel provisions. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |