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 5417 2005–06 |
Alcohol offense penaltiesProvides another authorization for impoundment of the vehicles of persons arrested for drunk driving; | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6165 2005–06 |
Family child care providersThe Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to family child care providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6213 2005–06 |
Smoking exemption/religiousThe Clean Indoor Act definition of a public place and place of employment is amended to exclude the specific location where religious ceremonies are conducted when smoking is part of the ritual. Substitute Bill Compared to... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6214 2005–06 |
Security guard trainingIn addition to the training described above, a private security company must annually provide eight hours of certain skills training to each of the licensed security guards it employs. Security guard companies must maintain... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6283 2005–06 |
Veterans' scoring in examsWhen the Department of Personnel contracts with a private vendor to provide examination services, either the state or the private vendor must give eligible veterans the applicable examination score adjustment. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6284 2005–06 |
Definition of veteranThe peace time definition of veteran is changed to remove the reference to the statute that restricts sending veterans or their families to almshouses. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6341 2005–06 |
Failure to secure a loadFailure to secure a load in the first degree is added to the list of vehicular offenses that constitute a criminal act. A victim who suffers an injury or death as a result of a driver's violation of the failure to secure a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6352 2005–06 |
Agricultural workersA number of changes are made to the FLCA, including: Licensing Licenses are issued on an annual basis. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6356 2005–06 |
Minimum labor standardsEmployers who employ more than 5000 persons must report annually to the director of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) their health care expenditures and their payroll for the preceding calendar year. In reporting... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6434 2005–06 |
Compensating on-call workersThe exemption of residential and on-call employees from the MWA is struck and the definition of "employ" is amended as follows: to engage, suffer, or permit to work. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6729 2005–06 |
Water conservationThe provisions concerning energy saving performance contracting are amended to allow for measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater and solid waste. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6820 2005–06 |
Licensing physiciansIn addition to the licensing requirements already provided for by statute, applicants must show (1) that they have not engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter, (2) that... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5259 2005–06 |
Drug overdosesA person may not be prosecuted for a violation of the controlled substances act and is not subject to the civil forfeiture provisions if: the person is a witness to a drug overdose; the witness reasonably believes that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5349 2005–06 |
Dyslexia pilot programCreates a dyslexia reading instruction pilot program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5724 2005–06 |
Individual providersIf DSHS proposes rules or policies that apply generally to a significant group of individual providers or consumers and the application of those policies or rules may result in a significant change in the number of hours... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6327 2005–06 |
Local economic dev projectsLocal jurisdictions that own brownfield sites may enter into an agreement with the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) to issue bonds to finance the costs associated with cleaning up and developing a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6483 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesThree programs are implemented to expand opportunities for secondary school students to prepare for technical careers and related internships. Centers, as designated by the SBCTC, as well as other colleges with a high density... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6575 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsThe 2004 legislation is restructured. Agricultural related activities, including production, storage, distribution, and marketing, continue to be allowed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6605 2005–06 |
Edu interpreters for hearingThe bill includes recommendations one through three and also six. "Educational interpreter" is defined. By 2010, school districts must assess all educational interpreters employed by the district. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6701 2005–06 |
Condemned property saleThe Legislature reaffirms existing state law on the use of eminent domain by state and local government, specifically the state's constitutional prohibition against taking private property for private use, the court cases... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6740 2005–06 |
Protecting homeownersBefore a building permit can be issued on a residential construction or remodel project, the homeowner must acknowledge receipt of a document explaining financial safeguards to consider. The amount of the lien claimed cannot... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6722 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceA member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) who is totally disabled in the line of duty is entitled to a disability allowance equal to 70 percent of final average salary. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 5803 2005–06 |
Internet safetyRequires the Washington State School Safety Center Advisory Committee to develop and distribute a pamphlet to promote internet safety. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 9, 2006 |
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