R. Lorraine Wojahn
Senator
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · D · LD 271997–98 · Senate · D · LD 271995–96 · Senate · D · LD 271993–94 · Senate · D · LD 271991–92 · Senate · D · LD 27
137
Bills as prime sponsor
31
of those became law
568
Bills co-sponsored
8,608
Recorded votes
4.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6593 1995–96 |
Substance abuse reductionThe Governor's 1997-99 biennial budget documents, and subsequent biennial budget documents, must include information from a report prepared by the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6550 1995–96 |
Information services boardThe June 30, 1996 sunset dates for ISB and DIS are deleted. The composition of the board is changed, requiring three of the members appointed by the Governor to be representatives of higher education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6512 1995–96 |
Commrcl telephone solicitatnThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is directed to require telecommunications companies to provide for identification in telephone directories of persons who do not wish to receive telephone... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6449 1995–96 |
Hospital data collectionProvides that any funds remaining in the hospital commission account after June 30, 1996, shall be transferred to the health services account and the hospital commission account is eliminated. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6454 1995–96 |
Publ assistnce job trainingDeclares that the goals of the tax incentive program are to give employers incentives to hire and train public assistance recipients and to increase the employability of public assistance recipients. Declares an intent to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6355 1995–96 |
Utilities/federal trust propProvisions that require companies providing natural gas, electricity or water to provide service are amended to allow for denying service to certain customers if: the customer is located on federal trust land covered by a... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6321 1995–96 |
School nursesDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a study on the need for school nurses in public and private schools and possible funding sources. Requires a report by December 1, 1997. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6269 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsThree technology grants programs are established. The first program provides grants to school districts to develop and implement collaborative programs with public institutions of higher education to enhance student learning... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6228 1995–96 |
Sex abuse/developmn disabledIf a person wishes to bring a cause of action for recovery of damages for injury due to sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled person, that action must be commenced within the later of the following periods: (1) within... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5005 1995–96 |
Property tax refund interestInterest on administrative refunds made by petition to the county treasurer accrues from the date of payment. The bill applies to claims made after January 1, 1996. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5023 1995–96 |
Pistol safety trainingIn addition to the other requirements pertaining to purchase of a pistol, a firearms dealer may not deliver a pistol to a purchaser until the purchaser satisfactorily completes a training course, approved by the Department of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5123 1995–96 |
Bottled water/sales & use txBottled water, including artesian water, distilled water, drinking water, mineral water, natural water, and spring water, is exempt from retail sales and use tax. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5125 1995–96 |
Firearms/disposal by WSPAuthorizes the state patrol to determine the manner of disposal of firearms in its possession. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5195 1995–96 |
Job training programsA "Tax Incentive Program" ("TIP") is created, with the stated goal of encouraging the hiring, and training, and increasing the employability of public assistance recipients. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5198 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementEstablishes procedures for the suspension of a parent's driver's license for a failure to pay child support. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5277 1995–96 |
Indian gaming/compactsThe approval process for tribal state compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a proposed compact or amendments to an existing compact, the Director of the Gambling... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5283 1995–96 |
Optometry board membershipProvides that, effective July 1, 1995, the composition of the optometry board will include three optometrists, one ophthalmologist, and one optician. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5284 1995–96 |
Optometry board dutiesRevises RCW 18.54.070 to delete the requirement that the board adopt rules and regulations to govern the practice of optometry. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5310 1995–96 |
Heritage capital projectsThe Governor and the Legislature are given the benefit of, and must consider, a prioritized list of heritage projects as a guide for appropriating funds in the 1997-99 biennium and thereafter. This prioritized list is prepared... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5331 1995–96 |
Bicycle safetyOn and after January 1, 1996, it is a traffic infraction for a person under 19 years of age to operate, ride upon, be transported on or be towed by a bicycle on any public road, path or sidewalk without wearing an approved helmet. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5339 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesDesignates the types of training courses and test scores which would demonstrate satisfactory competence. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5344 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementA party, or the Department of Social and Health Services if public assistance is involved, may bring a motion for modification of a child support order if the order varies 20 percent or more from the amount that would be... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5384 1995–96 |
Health care authority dutiesThe date of the K-12 merger of health benefits into HCA is moved from October 1995 to January 1996, but vision, dental, life insurance, liability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and disability income... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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