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 5490 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledIt is recognized by the Legislature that living in home and community-based settings is most conducive to personal growth and independence for individuals with developmental disabilities and that it is generally more... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5498 1993–94 |
Public facilities sitingEssential public facilities are defined as those that are critical for the protection of the public health and safety or those public facilities typically difficult to site. Included in essential public facilities are those... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5499 1993–94 |
Developmnt disabled studentsEstablishes a regional disabilities employment function to provide services to promote and enhance effective transition from educational or treatment programs to employment. Provides for regional advisory councils. Provides... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5518 1993–94 |
Podiatric physician/surgeonAuthorizes the issuance of a postgraduate license if an applicant meets all the requirements in RCW 18.22.040 except for completion of one year of postgraduate training. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5519 1993–94 |
Health professn discipliningAdds health care assistants to the professions subject to the uniform disciplinary act. Removes the board of funeral directors and embalmers from boards having authority under the act and adds the board of pharmacy. Increases... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5522 1993–94 |
Pregnancy/alcohol & drug useFour pilot projects are created to provide pretreatment drug and alcohol services for high risk women of child bearing age. Two of the programs are located at public health clinics, and one each at a correctional facility and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5548 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesEstablishes the notice and bidding requirements for the purchase of jumbo ferries. Requires bidding documents to outline the criteria for the ferries and to be sent to all requesting firms. Designates evaluation and selection... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5560 1993–94 |
Public use of consultantsEvery city, town, county and special district must include a statement of all expenditures for consultants, identifying each consultant, the compensation, and the terms of each contract in the annual financial reports which... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5581 1993–94 |
Affordable housingThe Legislature finds that there is a tremendous need for new housing resources and that there are benefits to permitting the creation of second-family residential units on existing single-family lots. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5587 1993–94 |
Nonprofit organ property taxThe tax exemption for property of nonprofit organizations that is used for character-building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services is extended to property that is used by the organization. EFFECT OF... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5664 1993–94 |
Braille instructionStudents may receive instruction in Braille as part of their individual education program. In developing a plan for students, there is a presumption that proficiency in Braille reading and writing is essential for satisfactory... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5672 1993–94 |
Vision care consumer assistnEstablishes procedures for the separation of eye exams and the dispensing of ophthalmic goods. Provides for the maximizing of competition. Eliminates the bans on commercial practices. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5713 1993–94 |
Drug dispensing outletsRequires each drug dispensing outlet to be licensed and pay a fee for such license. Establishes enforcement provisions. Requires prescription products to be clearly labeled and have safety standard caps or covers. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5737 1993–94 |
Retired/suppl health insuranDirects the offer to all retired or disabled employees of at least two medicare supplemental insurance policies that conform to the requirements of chapter 48.66 RCW. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5746 1993–94 |
Family planning servicesFamily planning services, including information about Norplant, are provided to women receiving medical assistance or eligible for emergency labor and delivery. Coverage for family planning services continues for six months... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5803 1993–94 |
Bank branchingWashington State-chartered commercial banks and trust companies are authorized to obtain and operate branches in other states. Banks chartered by any one of 11 specified western states may operate branches in Washington under... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5855 1993–94 |
Child support enforcementProvides for the operation of an administrative process for the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support orders and the establishment of paternity. Establishes a child support hearings unit in the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5859 1993–94 |
Health professions regulatnThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The Legislature is removed from its role in regulating health care professionals. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5872 1993–94 |
Athletic trainersProhibits the practice of athletic training without a valid license after January 1, 1994. Designates the conditions and requirements to be approved for a license. Authorizes the granting of a Washington license to an... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5899 1993–94 |
School employees compensatnThe Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee is responsible for developing a model for calculating and updating a compensation system for educational employees based upon regional differences in the cost of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5908 1993–94 |
Patient self-determinationThis chapter applies to all institutional health care providers in Washington, which includes, but is not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, hospices, and prepaid health care organizations. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5914 1993–94 |
Tax payment periodsAuthorizes the department of revenue to accept payment on a daily, weekly, or semimonthly basis. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5941 1993–94 |
Public employmentCreates the department of human resources. Abolishes the department of personnel, the higher education personnel board, and the personnel board and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to the new department. Creates... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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