Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeanne Kohl-Welles
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6073 2005–06 |
Higher education admissionsThe comprehensive and research higher education institutions are encouraged to establish policies on diversity in admissions and to conduct comprehensive reviews of every application for admission. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6074 2005–06 |
State income taxProvides additional funding for the support of the common schools and state institutions of higher education. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6082 2005–06 |
Workers' comp/travel expenseAuthorizes the department or self-insurer to reimburse approved travel expenses incurred by a worker. Upon prior authorization by the department, travel expenses will be approved by the department and repaid to the worker if a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6087 2005–06 |
Health care liability reformFinds that access to safe, affordable health care is one of the most important issues facing the citizens of Washington state. Finds that the rising cost of medical malpractice insurance has caused some physicians,... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6184 2005–06 |
Bonuses for teachersCertified instructional staff who attain certification from NBPTS will receive an annual bonus of ten thousand dollars each year they maintain their certification. The annual bonus is provided in addition to compensation... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6203 2005–06 |
Out of stock advertised itemNo individual or business entity can offer: (1) a promotional giveaway of retail items, or (2) sell, offer to sell, or advertise discounted items without offering a rain check for the sale or promotional items that are... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6218 2005–06 |
Domestic partnersDomestic partner is defined as one of two unmarried, mentally competent adults in a close personal relationship in which the partners: (a) are responsible for each other's common welfare; (b) share the same regular and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6220 2005–06 |
Lay off of city employeesNo city or town may layoff or conduct a reduction in force affecting permanent employees and fill the positions formerly occupied by permanent employees with inmates provided through the correctional industries program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6224 2005–06 |
WorkFirstDeclares that work activity shall include satisfactory participation in instruction or training which has the purpose of improving parenting skills or child well-being. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6229 2005–06 |
Home inspectorsProvides that, in order to safeguard life, health, and property, and to promote the public welfare, any person in either public or private capacity practicing or offering to practice home inspecting, is required to submit... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5763 2005–06 |
Mental disorder treatmentEstablishes two pilot projects to operate a unified involuntary treatment act for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, or both, combined with a secure detoxification facility. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 504, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5850 2005–06 |
Definition of sick leaveProvides that, if paid time is not allowed for illness, an employee may use time allowed for disability to care for family members who have certain health conditions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5441 2005–06 |
Education finance studyCreates the Comprehensive Education Study Steering Committee (Steering Committee). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5732 2005–06 |
Education boardsAbolishing the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission on July 1, 2006, and transferring its duties to the State Board of Education. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5767 2005–06 |
Housing for the homelessRequires each county to create a homeless housing task force to develop a 10-year plan to address short- and long-term housing for homeless persons and to develop guidelines for homeless housing programs and developments. A... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 485, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5049 2005–06 |
Mold in residential unitsLandlords are required to either post information or provide tenants individually with information about health risks associated with mold as well as strategies to control mold growth. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5140 2005–06 |
Surplus funds of candidatesAllows surplus campaign funds to be transferred to the Oral History, State Library and Archives Account or the Legislative International Trade Account. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5370 2005–06 |
Economic dev strategic acctCreates the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account to fund the Economic Development Commission and expenditures to prevent the closure of a business or facility, the relocation of a business or facility to outside of... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5454 2005–06 |
Court operationsIncreases superior and district court filing fees and other court fees. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5615 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceA member of LEOFF 2 who is disabled in the line of duty is eligible to receive a basic disability retirement allowance 10 percent of final average salary that is exempt from income taxes and actuarial reduction for early... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5708 2005–06 |
EpinephrineRemoves restrictions on the authority of emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine to certain patients. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 463, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5806 2005–06 |
Child care servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a toll-free telephone number for information regarding daycare. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 473, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5841 2005–06 |
AsthmaAuthorizes elementary and secondary school students to self-administer prescribed medication to treat asthma or anaphylaxis according to a written treatment plan. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5992 2005–06 |
Ind injury 2nd injury fundRequires experience rating of industrial insurance Second Injury Fund assessments for self-insurers beginning on July 1, 2009, with a contingent expiration depending on the outcome of a study. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 475, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5581 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |