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 6354 1999–00 |
School contract for servicesSchool districts must provide information on contracted employees, who provide services previously performed by classified employees, to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Information includes the same data collected... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6364 1999–00 |
WorkFirst/preapprenticeshipsEnrollment in a preapprenticeship training program with duration of up to 20 weeks is considered pre-employment training and is therefore a work activity in the WorkFirst program. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6365 1999–00 |
WorkFirst/apprenticeshipsThe Employment Security Department (ES) is directed to appoint a WorkFirst apprenticeship coordinator. The coordinator's duties include creating more apprenticeship and preapprenticeship opportunities for WorkFirst participants. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6367 1999–00 |
Telephone advertisingLegislative findings and intent are included identifying the need for consumers to have complete and accurate information about the calling plans they are offered and sold. Definitions for relevant terms are included. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6369 1999–00 |
Law enforcement studyC Requires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) to study law enforcement expenditures within counties with populations of more than 150,000. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6416 1999–00 |
Needlesticks and sharpsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt rules by March 1, 2001, governing occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus, and HIV. L&I = s rules must require each... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6418 1999–00 |
High school assessmentA process and timeline are established for the SBE to determine that the high school assessment is reliable and valid. By September 2010, the SBE must determine whether the high school assessment of the Washington assessment... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6518 1999–00 |
In-home servicesThree license categories for home health, home care, and hospice agencies are combined into one A in-home services agency @ license. Several exemptions to this license are added to existing exemptions, including individuals... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 6825 1999–00 |
Western state hospital landThe Department of Social and Health Services must transfer approximately 575 acres of the campus at Western State Hospital which is not part of the central institutional campus to the CEPRI trust. The land may never be sold,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| SB 5163 1999–00 |
WorkFirst participationThe age of the infant for purposes of the "good cause" exemption from WorkFirst program components is maintained at one year of age until June 30, 2001. The Department of Social and Health Services reports to the Legislature... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5244 1999–00 |
Developmnt/comprehensv plansThe Legislature reaffirms its intent that the comprehensive plan be the guiding local document for land use activities. If the policies of the comprehensive plan are more restrictive than the development regulations, the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5299 1999–00 |
TANF residency requirementThe durational residency provision limiting a family's TANF grant assistance to the amount allowable in their prior state of residence is eliminated. All Washington residents are treated equally for purposes of TANF grant... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5465 1999–00 |
Family planning servicesThe Department of Social and Health services may, upon approval from the Federal Health Care Financing Administration, implement a waiver to provide family planing services for persons with family incomes at or below 200... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5489 1999–00 |
Vehicle wash services/taxSales and use tax exemptions are provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities that are connected to a sanitary sewer and that have been certified as using limited amounts of water. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6162 1999–00 |
Golf/country clb equal accesNo retail liquor license of any kind may be issued to a golf or country club that does not allow equal access to and enjoyment of all club facilities by all members of the club. To the extent that public use is allowed,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6495 1999–00 |
Primary datePrimary date : Nominating primaries for November general elections are moved to an earlier date. Primaries in Washington State are held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5470 1999–00 |
Chemically related illnessesThe department must contract with an outside entity to study industrial insurance claims for chemically related illnesses and injuries suffered between January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1998. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5631 1999–00 |
Vocational rehabilitationC Increases from $3,000 to $4,000 the maximum amount that may be paid in a year for vocational rehabilitation benefits (applies to all new and open industrial insurance claims). | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6192 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur sale labelingIt is unlawful to place into the stream of commerce the fur of a domestic dog or cat, or any product containing the fur of a domestic dog or cat, unless it is accurately labeled as such. The first conviction is punishable as a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6352 1999–00 |
The Rev. M.L. King, Jr.King County is now renamed in honor of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6423 1999–00 |
Local capital facilty plansThe legislative body of a county or city, through ordinance or resolution may impose a sales and use tax for collection on the sale of or charge made for new construction. The tax is deducted from the state sales and use tax... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6539 1999–00 |
Earned income training prgrmThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must establish and administer an earned income training credit program. To be eligible for the training credit, a resident student must be a parent having received... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
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