Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5755 2015–16 |
Property crimes, impacts ofCreates a new felony property offense sentencing grid with reduced standard ranges. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5762 2015–16 |
Vessel taxing and permittingThe state portion of the retail sales tax is limited to a maximum of $19,500 on the sale of a vessel. Local sales taxes are not impacted. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5770 2015–16 |
Patient-provider protectionProhibits a health care facility that employs a health care provider from limiting or prohibiting a health care provider's patient care. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5781 2015–16 |
Suicide threats, response toThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5782 2015–16 |
Child under 26/unemancipatedEstablishes Katie's law. Authorizes a parent to bring an action for the injury or death of an unemancipated child younger than twenty-six years old. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5789 2015–16 |
Firearms storageCreates the crime of child endangerment due to unsafe storage of a firearm. Requires a firearms dealer, when selling a firearm, to offer to sell or give the purchaser a locked box, a lock, or a device that prevents the firearm... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5794 2015–16 |
EBT cards/higher ed studentsRequires the department of social and health services, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges and the student achievement council, to seek all necessary exemptions and waivers from and... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5812 2015–16 |
Unlawful dog tetheringEstablishes the unlawful dog tethering act of 2015. Prohibits, unless certain conditions are met, restraining a domestic dog for more than ten hours in a twelve-hour period, or more than fourteen hours in a twenty-four hour... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5815 2015–16 |
Naturopaths, prescribing byNaturopaths are authorized to prescribe and administer, as necessary in the practice of naturopathy: legend drugs; hydrocodone products contained in schedule II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; and controlled... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5833 2015–16 |
Assault in third degreeIncludes in the crime of assault in the third degree, assault of a utility worker, or employee of a publicly or privately owned utility company or agency, who is at the time of the act engaged in official duties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5834 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5839 2015–16 |
Offenses prior to 18 yrs oldDOC must supervise any offender who is released by the ISRB and who was sentenced to community custody or subject to community custody under the terms of release. DOC may release offenders from confinement when their release... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5841 2015–16 |
Tuition and fees exemptionRequires the public baccalaureate institutions to waive tuition and fees for children and surviving spouses of certain highway workers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5848 2015–16 |
Marijuana agreemnts w/tribesThe Governor is authorized to enter into agreements with federally recognized Indian tribes concerning marijuana. Such agreements may address any marijuana-related issue that involves both state and tribal interests or... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5850 2015–16 |
Student restraint, isolationInstead of OSPI establishing criteria for the use of aversive interventions for students with disabilities, OSPI must establish criteria for the use of positive behavior interventions. Definitions. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5856 2015–16 |
College bound scholarshipThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to high-quality, evidence-based outreach programs that offer support services for CBS students. OSPI must... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5858 2015–16 |
Cannabis & econ devel comm.A temporary State Cannabis Industry and Economic Development Committee is established to coordinate activities and monitor new developments, address evolving issues, submit policy recommendations, and as needed, make... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5859 2015–16 |
School constructionThe state funding assistance percentage is changed from 20 to 30 percent. The omnibus appropriations act must identify the state construction cost allowance for school districts. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5864 2015–16 |
Annexed areas/sales & use txModifies the annexation sales and use tax that may be imposed by the City of Seattle. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5868 2015–16 |
Lodging services/tax exem.Hostels are exempt from the taxes imposed by the Center PFD. Hostels are defined as a structure or facility where a majority of the rooms for sleeping accommodations are hostel dormitories containing a minimum of four standard... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5875 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsWithin 60 days from the date a petition is submitted challenging the assessed value of commercial property, the taxpayer must submit rental income and expense statements for the preceding two years. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5876 2015–16 |
Property assessment appealsCounty legislative authorities may require that a petition to the Board for challenges to assessed values of commercial properties be accompanied by a reasonable filing charge. The filing charge must be waived for financial... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5878 2015–16 |
Nonresident vesselsThe availability of use permits for purposes of vessel sales and use taxation is extended to nonresident business entities, e.g. corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, etc. There is a limit of 20 permits... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5880 2015–16 |
Human traffickingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5883 2015–16 |
Human trafficking infoThe Office of Crime Victim Advocacy must review and approve a model human trafficking notice for use in an anti-trafficking information campaign. The notice will be printed and distributed by anti-trafficking non-profit... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |