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 6361 1993–94 |
Higher ed collective bargainAuthorizes the boards of regents and boards of trustees of the institutions of higher education to engage in collective bargaining with the exclusive bargaining representatives of their employees. Provides that employees have... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6401 1993–94 |
Environmental equityBy June 30, 1995, the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health are to jointly prepare a report to the Legislature providing information on the distribution of environmental risks in relation to minority and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6402 1993–94 |
Retired senior volunteer proMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6419 1993–94 |
Delinquent property taxesEstablishes the rate at the prime rate prevailing on the date the taxes become delinquent plus two percent. Delays the issuance of certificates of delinquency from three to five years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6421 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Insurance Commissioner reviews, with public input, the minimum standards in rule for long-term care insurance. The Governor seeks federal enactment of favorable tax treatment for long-term care insurance premiums. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6422 1993–94 |
Developmental disablty/definThe definition of "developmental disability" is altered to expand eligibility for state developmental disability programs to any person with a severe, chronic disability which is manifest before a person's twenty-second... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6433 1993–94 |
Ballot proposition definitnA proposed measure becomes a "ballot measure" after it has received sufficient signatures and been certified by the appropriate election officer. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6456 1993–94 |
State building managementIf any state agency or other state office occupies more than 50 percent of the area of a facility managed by the Director of General Administration, that state office may acquire the management of that facility from the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6500 1993–94 |
Retail food service regulatnThe period for which renewed food and beverage service worker's permits are valid is reduced from five years to three years for those who remain continuously employed. A person whose employment lapses for one year or more must... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6531 1993–94 |
Child care zoningDeclares that a family day-care provider's home shall be a permitted use in all areas zoned for residential or commercial purposes. Allows zoning restrictions which are not more restrictive than conditions imposed on other... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6539 1993–94 |
Recycled paper useLegislative findings are made that increased recycling will protect and enhance the environment and economy of Washington State. After January 1, 1995, an attorney may not submit a document to a court or a document concerning... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6572 1993–94 |
Sprague Building purchaseThe sum of $855,000 from the state general fund is provided as a 15 percent matching grant for the purpose of purchase and renovation of the Sprague Building in Tacoma, Washington. The building shall be owned and occupied by... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6577 1993–94 |
Earthquake insuranceRequires insurers to directly notify the prospective insured in writing whether earthquake coverage may be included in the proposed insurance. Requires a clear explanation of what coverage is to be provided. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5304 1993–94 |
Health care cost and accessBasic Health Plan Transfer and Expansion . The Basic Health Plan (BHP) is moved, for administrative purposes, to the Health Care Authority. Enrollment is expanded statewide during the 1993-1995 biennium to those who are not... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 492, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5702 1993–94 |
Unemployment insurance"Misconduct" is defined to require a willful act which causes harm to the employer's business. The current Social Security pension offset from benefits provision is removed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5483 1993–94 |
Public transp labor arbitratIf a collective bargaining agreement for the transit system has not been negotiated within 90 days of the commencement of bargaining between a labor union and a local government transportation authority, then either party to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 473, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5584 1993–94 |
Housing policy actThe Washington Housing Policy Act is established. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 478, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5828 1993–94 |
Vocational educationTuition Recovery Trust Fund : By June 30, 1998, a minimum operating balance of $1 million will be achieved in the tuition recovery trust fund and maintained thereafter. Each licensed school will make up to 20 incremental payments. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 445, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5176 1993–94 |
Cashing government checksIn order for a financial institution to be a qualified public depositary, the institution may not charge more than $1 to cash a check or warrant issued by this state or the federal government for a noncustomer. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5239 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesLegislative intent is clarified to emphasize the value of poison and toxic information centers in reducing health care costs by facilitating early intervention and treatment. The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5375 1993–94 |
Personal service contractsLegislative intent is expanded to include open competition for subcontracts to personal service contracts. "Subcontract" is defined to mean a contract assigning some of the work of a contract to a third party. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5906 1993–94 |
Electrical inspection standrIndustrial control panels, utilization equipment and their component parts do not need to be listed, labeled or otherwise meet approved electrical standards unless specifically required by the 1993 edition of the National... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5290 1993–94 |
Free hospitals/taxation"Free hospitals" are defined as those which do not charge patients for health care. These hospitals are exempt from retail and use taxes on items sold to them for the reasonably necessary operation of and provision of health care. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5520 1993–94 |
Controlled substancesPortions of the recommendations of the Uniform Law Commission for amendment to UCSA are adopted. Several definitional updates are made, in part to conform to terminology used in federal legislation. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
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