Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5940 2005–06 |
State art collectionThe Washington State Arts Commission is allowed to use part of the Building for the Arts funds for conservation of the Washington State Art Collection. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5941 2005–06 |
Greenhouse gasesProvides that, beginning June 1, 2005, every electricity generating plant in the state of Washington using coal shall begin reducing or permanently offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions by twenty-five percent per year. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5958 2005–06 |
School leviesAuthorizes temporary increased maximum school levy rates for financial emergencies. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5971 2005–06 |
Statewide student assocThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must recognize one non-profit statewide student association for the state's public baccalaureate institutions, with each recognized campus student government association... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5985 2005–06 |
Clinical trial resultsDeclares an intent to require public institutions in this state that take part in human clinical trials of drugs to release complete results of the clinical trials. Provides that, for the purposes of this act, "drugs" has the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5986 2005–06 |
Prescription drug liabilityThe intent of the Legislature to create an exception to the learned intermediary doctrine for prescription products advertised directly to consumers is stated. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5991 2005–06 |
State income taxDeclares that it is the intent of the legislature in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6001 2005–06 |
Use of force in schoolsDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop a model policy and training standards on the use of force and physical restraint in schools. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6004 2005–06 |
Intangible personal propertyFinds that intangible wealth, such as stocks and bonds, represents approximately one-fourth to one-third of all property wealth with a taxable situs in this state. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6009 2005–06 |
State board of healthAdds a tribal representative to the state board of health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6017 2005–06 |
High occupancy toll lanesDeclares an intent to evaluate the feasibility of toll lanes, including high occupancy toll lanes, for new and replacement vehicle capacity on Interstate 405, state route 520, and the section of state route 99 known as the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6018 2005–06 |
Small business assist progFinds that many small employers struggle with the cost of providing employer-sponsored health insurance coverage to their employees and their employees' families, while others are unable to offer employer-sponsored health... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6019 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionExpands the jurisdiction of the human rights commission to include sexual orientation. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6020 2005–06 |
Prescription importationRequires the Board of Pharmacy, in consultation with the Department of Health and the Health Care Authority, to license Canadian prescription drug wholesalers. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6028 2005–06 |
Service member civil reliefA new chapter is created and named the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act. It applies to any Washington resident who is a national guard or reserve service member, and his or her dependants (service member), during... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6034 2005–06 |
Industrial ins premium ratesIn addition to being the lowest necessary to maintain actuarial solvency of the workers' compensation funds, the workers' compensation premium rate must also be designed to reduce volatility in premiums by establishing rates... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6041 2005–06 |
Industrial ins wage definedWages are defined as the gross remuneration paid in cash by the employer to the worker for services performed for a pay period, before any deductions. Wages also include tips to the extent they are reported for federal income... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6042 2005–06 |
Industrial ins wage definedAmends RCW 51.08.178 relating to industrial insurance, but only with respect to defining wages to include the cost of health insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6044 2005–06 |
Housing asst/low-incomeCreates the Washington rental assistance program to provide tenant-based rental assistance in the form of rental assistance vouchers, payable to the landlord, including vouchers for first and last month's rent and security and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6052 2005–06 |
Caseload forecast councilAmends RCW 43.88C.010 relating to expanding the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6054 2005–06 |
Agency home care workersDSHS must provide workers' compensation coverage for the employees of home care agencies who provide in-home personal care services under contracts with the Area Agencies on Aging. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6058 2005–06 |
Employer contribution ratesRevises provisions relating to ensuring employers pay the contribution rate they have earned. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6065 2005–06 |
Local taxes for facilitiesProvides for the extension of local taxes to fund arts, cultural and heritage institutions, and publicly owned sports and entertainment facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6067 2005–06 |
Death penaltyAbolishes the death penalty. Repeals provisions of chapter 10.95 RCW. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6069 2005–06 |
National guard life insCreates the Washington national guard life insurance reimbursement account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and bequests to the fund must be deposited into the account. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |