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 5870 1999–00 |
Pharmacy service coverageDisability insurance contracts, group and blanket disability insurance contracts, and health care service contractors must not deny benefits for services performed by a licensed pharmacist if the service is within the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5875 1999–00 |
Sellers of travelRevises provisions related to sellers of travel. Terminates the program June 30, 2002. Repeals RCW 19.138.180. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5880 1999–00 |
Needle stick protectionsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt emergency rules by September 1999 (and six months after, adopt permanent rules) governing occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5925 1999–00 |
Day-care personal proprty/txDeclares that the exemption in this act does not apply to motor vehicles or to tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of new or existing buildings or other structures during the course of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5930 1999–00 |
Maternity care/at-risk mothrMaternity care services are extended from two months to three years postpartum for women whose family income is up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level. These services include inpatient and outpatient medical care, case... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5994 1999–00 |
State pension policy/fundingDeclares an intent to articulate the fiduciary responsibilities of the trustees and others who oversee the public retirement systems. The legislature also intends to promote effective monitoring of public retirement systems by... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6103 1999–00 |
Health insurance accessRevises provisions concerning access to individual health insurance coverage. Creates the task force on health care reinsurance, which expires December 31, 2000. Makes an appropriation of seventy-five thousand dollars for the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6135 1999–00 |
Golf & country clubsThe definition of A any place of public resort @ includes any place where public amusement, entertainment, sports, or recreation of any kind is offered with or without charge, including golf and/or country clubs whether public... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6163 1999–00 |
Glf clb open spce dsgnationClassification as A open space land @ is removed upon determination by the assessor, after giving the owner written notice and an opportunity to be heard, that all or a portion of such land is in use as a golf club owned and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6198 1999–00 |
Health insurance coverageAny state resident may purchase any plan purchased for the public employees' benefit program or for the Basic Health Plan. The premium may not exceed the lowest cost the state paid to purchase a given plan in fiscal year 1999,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5587 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsSeveral requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 19, 1999 |
| SB 5693 1999–00 |
Dev disabilities trust fundThe developmental disabilities endowment trust fund is created. The endowment is funded through private contributions and state appropriations and invested by the State Investment Board. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 384, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| SB 5312 1999–00 |
Health care workplace violnc$ Health care employers, including hospitals, mental health evaluation and treatment facilities, home care agencies, and community mental health programs, must develop and implement workplace violence protection programs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5416 1999–00 |
Children's health insurance$ Establishes a health insurance program for children with family income between 200 percent and 250 percent of poverty. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| SB 5626 1999–00 |
Medicaid payments to schools$ From the effective date of the act until July 1, 1999, second class school districts may retain 50 percent of the net federal portion of Medicaid reimbursements. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| SB 5789 1999–00 |
K-20 telecommunatns network$ Creating the K20 Educational Network Board as replacement for the Telecommunications Oversight and Policy Committee (TOPC). | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| SB 6065 1999–00 |
Public corp property tax$ Exempts from in-lieu property tax public development authority land that is used for public access purposes or acquired for remediation and redevelopment of blighted property. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |
| SB 5745 1999–00 |
Bingo & raffles/taxationC Reduces the maximum tax a local jurisdiction may impose on bingo and raffle receipts from 10 percent to 5 percent. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| SB 5134 1999–00 |
Foreign protection ordersC Allows courts and law enforcement agencies to recognize and enforce protection orders issued by out-of-state jurisdictions. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 5499 1999–00 |
Home care/hospice licensure$ The Department of Health is authorized to determine home care licensure fees based on the geographic area served, the number of locations, and volume of service provided. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1999 |
May 5, 1999 |
| SB 5452 1999–00 |
Public facilities districts$ Authorizes cities and towns in a county with a population less than 1 million to create a public facilities district to acquire, build, own, and operate one or more regional convention, conference, or special events center... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1999 |
May 4, 1999 |
| SB 5746 1999–00 |
Urban multiple-unit dwellngs$ Exempts multiple-unit housing in urban centers from property tax in the year following approval of the exemption application rather than two years after approval. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5766 1999–00 |
Long-term care ombudsman$ Updates the state Long-term Care Ombudsman statute to conform with changes in federal law regarding the scope of duties of volunteer ombudsman. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 28, 1999 |
| SB 5313 1999–00 |
Mental health record audits$ Limits a health carrier's access to those mental health records of persons covered by the carrier. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
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