Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6320 2007–08 |
Sr property tax exemptionIn calculating the disposable income for purposes of the senior property tax exemption and deferral programs, amounts used to repair a residence damaged as a result of acts of nature may be deducted. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6327 2007–08 |
Unemployment compensationDeletes the provision that disqualifies employees in a multi-employer bargaining unit from unemployment compensation benefits when the employees have been locked out following a strike against one of the employers in the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6330 2007–08 |
Juror compensationIn Superior Court or a court of limited jurisdiction, jurors may receive up to $65 but in no case less than $50 for each day's attendance at jury service, besides mileage at a rate prescribed and regulated by the Director of... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6350 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversVarious provisions relating to adult family home caregivers are enacted and amended. They establish a referral registry, grant collective bargaining rights, and provide for training opportunities. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 6356 2007–08 |
Arts festival tax exemptionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| SB 5008 2007–08 |
School district leviesIncreases the maximum levy percentage for school districts. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5020 2007–08 |
Higher education(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares it is the purpose of this act to address growing concerns about the academic staffing crisis in the state's public two-year colleges. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5022 2007–08 |
County viaducts & bridgesUpon the retirement of debt associated with financing the construction of a baseball stadium, an additional 0.017 percent general sales and use tax is authorized in a county with a population of one million or more for the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5034 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5038 2007–08 |
Auto theftDeclares that it is the intent of this act to deter motor vehicle theft through a statewide cooperative effort by combating motor vehicle theft through tough laws, supporting law enforcement activities, improving enforcement... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5044 2007–08 |
Real property claimsAmends RCW 4.16.310 to modify the statute of limitations on real property claims. Declares that this act does not apply to a cause of action for a structural defect in the construction of a residence. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5045 2007–08 |
Contractor licensingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5046 2007–08 |
Residential constructionProvides that any homeowner may file an action in tort against the builder, general contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, individual product manufacturer, or design professional to recover damages arising out of, or... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5047 2007–08 |
Contractor's surety bondsAmends RCW 18.27.040 providing for the surety bond amounts that contractors are required to file with the department of labor and industries. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5048 2007–08 |
Construction defect actionsThe statute of limitations involving construction defect cases is clarified. If a homeowner's case is dismissed without prejudice for failure to give notice and opportunity to cure, the statute of limitations for the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5049 2007–08 |
New home warrantiesRequires that every contract for the construction or sale of a new home includes, as a matter of law, a warranty from the residential builder that shall warrant at a minimum that: (1) For two years, beginning on the warranty... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5051 2007–08 |
Scholar's designationProvides that, beginning with the graduating class of 2008, each student who takes the assessment before completing tenth grade and who achieves level four the first time the student takes that content area assessment, shall... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5055 2007–08 |
Indian gaming reg actThe statute's expiration date is deleted. Actions to settle tribal-state disputes arising under IGRA may be brought on and after July 30, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5069 2007–08 |
Retirement/domestic partnersExtends retirement benefits to domestic partners. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5070 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5071 2007–08 |
Grandparent visitation rightThe third party visitation provision in RCW 26.10.160(3) is removed and RCW 26.09.240, the visitation statute in the dissolution chapter, is repealed. New provisions regarding grandparent visitation are established. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5082 2007–08 |
State ferry employeesThe time periods for collective bargaining by state ferry employees is changed to coincide with other state employee collective bargaining time frames and with the biennial budget time period. Negotiations of a proposed... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5091 2007–08 |
Part D drug copayment progProvides that, subject to available funds, effective July 1, 2007, the department may offer medicare part D prescription drug copayment coverage to dual eligible medical assistance and medically needy beneficiaries. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |