Rosa Franklin
Senator
· Democrat
· District 29
· most recent term 2009–10
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310
Bills as prime sponsor
58
of those became law
1,808
Bills co-sponsored
16,832
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6407 2007–08 |
Small business creditThe maximum credit against the B&O is increased to 40 dollars per each month in the reporting period. Beginning in 2010, the maximum credit against the B&O will increase at a rate equivalent to the increase in the rate of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6530 2007–08 |
Children's safe products(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides, beginning January 1, 2009, no person may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in this state a children's product or product... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6813 2007–08 |
Intervention specialistSubject to the availability of funds, DEL must administer the Roving Early Intervention Specialist Pilot Program beginning July 1, 2008. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance to licensed child care providers and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6911 2007–08 |
WA fiscal resourcesRequires the Washington state institute for public policy to facilitate and staff a group of Washington citizens to become the committee on Washington's finances. Requires the committee to conduct a study to determine the best... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6376 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingIf school districts can document an actual ratio in grades kindergarten through three that is equal to or greater than the sum of the base allocation designated in the formula adopted by the Legislature and the six year... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6549 2007–08 |
Sustainable environment(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the sustainable environment culminating project grant program to establish an organized regional approach to providing environmentally related culminating projects for students that... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6282 2007–08 |
Patient-centered care(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes a pilot project program to provide funding and technical assistance to primary care providers willing and able to adopt and maintain medical home models. Limits the program to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5561 2007–08 |
Voter registrationAllows voter registration up to and on Election Day. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 5917 2007–08 |
Prescription drug marketingPharmaceutical manufacturing companies must disclose to the Department of Health (DOH), information about any gifts made to health care professionals who prescribe or dispense prescription drugs. This includes hospitals,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6296 2007–08 |
Self-employmentA credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6392 2007–08 |
Employer-demand programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6627 2007–08 |
International servicesThe credit is earned for increasing the amount of QEP's from the prior calender year at $3,000 per new QEP. The credit is earned for the calender year immediately following the one in which the credit is earned. The credit... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6858 2007–08 |
Sports officialsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6853 2007–08 |
Public works projectsThe requirement for legislative approval of PWB recommended projects is eliminated; and replaces that end-of-the-process legislative oversight with legislative direction at the beginning of the process when funds are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 6854 2007–08 |
Nonprofit organizationsThe Community Services Facilities Program is expanded to include multipurpose community and cultural centers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| SB 5550 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates implied warranties for the construction of new homes or the substantial remodel of homes. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6511 2007–08 |
Quality programs for schoolsThe SBE must implement the Washington State Quality Award Program and/or the Baldrige National Quality Program as the state accountability system for public schools and school districts. The SBE must also take appropriate... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6747 2007–08 |
Parenting plansProvides a standard court order regarding the designation of residential time in parenting plans. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6756 2007–08 |
Genetic counselorsDeclares that the secretary of health has the authority to issue licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for obtaining a license for the practice of genetic counseling. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6786 2007–08 |
Menu labeling task forceThe legislative task force on menu labeling is established. The task force will study current menu labeling efforts around Washington and other states, including scientific methods for establishing actual nutritional... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
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