Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5601 2009–10 |
Speech-language pathologyEstablishes a certification program for speech-language pathology assistants. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5608 2009–10 |
Genetic counselorsEstablishes a licensure program for genetic counselors. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5629 2009–10 |
Pregnancy prevention progsAuthorizes state agencies to apply for sexual health education funding for medically and scientifically accurate programs, and deletes requirements for the Department of Health to apply for certain federal abstinence education grants. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5665 2009–10 |
Affordable housing entitiesAuthorizes affordable housing entities to join or create joint self-insurance programs. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5810 2009–10 |
Deeds of trust foreclosuresRequires a beneficiary, before issuing a notice of default, to contact the borrower and explore options for the borrower to avoid foreclosure. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5925 2009–10 |
Higher ed study abroad insurAuthorizes institutions of higher education to require students to purchase insurance as a condition of participating in a study or research abroad program, unless the student already has insurance coverage for expenses... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5804 2009–10 |
Leaving PT work voluntarilySets forth the circumstances in which a quit of part-time employment does not disqualify an individual from receiving unemployment benefits for a subsequent loss of full-time employment. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| SB 5015 2009–10 |
Foster parent licensingPermits continuation of a foster family home license when the foster family relocates to a new home and provides the Department of Social and Health Services with advance notice. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| SB 5551 2009–10 |
Elem student recess periodsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey regarding recess. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5613 2009–10 |
L & I stop work ordersAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Labor and Industries to issue a stop-work order against a contractor or electrician employer if the employer has failed to secure industrial insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5480 2009–10 |
WA health care discount planRegulates discount health plans that charge a fee for a list of providers that offer discounted health care services or products through the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5952 2009–10 |
Sexual orientation/definingChanges the definition of "sexual orientation" to mirror the definition u nder the Washington's Labor Regulations Act and subsequently, expands the definition to include gender expression or gender identity. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5492 2009–10 |
Site certificate employeesAdds the operating and maintenance employees at a commercial nuclear power plant to the employees covered by interest arbitration under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 17, 2009 |
| SB 5195 2009–10 |
Life settlements model actRequires licensing of any person who buys or brokers a life insurance policy from the owner if the owner is a resident of this state. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5542 2009–10 |
LEOFF plan 2/disabledPermits members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 who were disabled in the line of duty before January 1, 2001, and receive a disability allowance to convert their disability allowance... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5699 2009–10 |
Public guardianship officeAllows the Office of Public Guardianship to provide training to individuals who are likely to provide public guardianship services in the future. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5369 2009–10 |
Counseling professionsAdds certain counseling-related professions to the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5388 2009–10 |
Car dealer damage disclosureRequires dealers and manufacturers to disclose any known damage and repair to a new motor vehicle if the damage exceeds 5 percent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price or $1,000, whichever is greater. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5481 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5904 2009–10 |
Independent contractorCreates a test for determining when a person is an independent contractor not entitled to the prevailing wage, which is substantially similar to the test used in construction for workers' compensation and unemployment purposes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5290 2009–10 |
Gas or electr cmpy discountsAllows other parties to a general rate case proceeding, in addition to an electrical or gas company, to request changes to a gas or electric utility's program for low-income senior customers and low-income customers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5671 2009–10 |
Suitability of annuitiesRequires insurers and insurance producers to meet suitability standards when recommending the purchase or exchange of an annuity to a consumer. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 30, 2009 |
| SB 5417 2009–10 |
Flood insurance coverageRequires insurers to notify certain policyholders that their policies do not cover damage caused by flooding. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5261 2007–08 |
Ins commissioner authorityAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to review rates in the individual market and disapprove them if they are unreasonable. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5596 2007–08 |
Chiropractic servicesBeginning January 1, 2009, prohibits health carriers and public employee health plans provided through the Health Care Authority from paying a chiropractor less for a service under certain billing codes than it pays to another... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 304, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |