Jeannette Wood
Senator
· Republican
· District 21
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 211995–96 · Senate · R · LD 211993–94 · House · R · LD 211991–92 · House · R · LD 21
109
Bills as prime sponsor
25
of those became law
965
Bills co-sponsored
6,821
Recorded votes
4.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6689 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity w/o quotasThe use of quotas in public employment, education, and contracting is prohibited. A quota is defined as a fixed number requirement to be attained, or not to be exceeded, and which violates the federal Constitution. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6690 1997–98 |
Long-term care disclosuresProvides that a facility shall only admit or retain individuals whose needs it can safely and appropriately serve in the facility with appropriate available staff or through the provision of reasonable accommodations as... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6493 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6641 1997–98 |
Boarding home accreditationRecognizes the need to involve the boarding home industry, the consumers of assisted living and retirement services, the long-term care ombudsman, and state regulatory agencies in the collaborative process of developing... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6625 1997–98 |
Employment driving recordsRCW 48.30.310, described in the Background section above, is repealed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6614 1997–98 |
Privisional driver's licenseAuthorizes a person who has been issued a provisional driver's license and who has maintained a satisfactory driving record for one year to, upon proper application and payment of a five-dollar fee, be issued a regular... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6616 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6571 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical business/taxWholesalers that warehouse and resell pharmaceutical drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax is based on a newly created category,"gross warehousing income," which is defined as 4 percent of gross income. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5284 1997–98 |
Snohomish county judgesTwo additional superior court judges are authorized for Snohomish County, increasing the number of superior court judicial positions in Snohomish County from 13 to 15. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5476 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyBeginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) for a person under 16 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... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6403 1997–98 |
WSP authorizing statutesProvides that the department of the Washington state patrol will be organized into bureaus that promote efficient and effective performance of the duties the department is charged by statute to administer. The department's... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6485 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement moneysTo the maximum extent permitted by the terms of any legal settlement or federal law, the proceeds from the state's tobacco litigation are made subject to legislative appropriation. Two-thirds of any moneys received by the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6486 1997–98 |
Managed care consumer protecThe "Managed Care Consumer Protection Act" establishes numerous requirements regarding the structure and operation of managed care plans by health carriers. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6498 1997–98 |
DOT maintenance contractsThe Department of Transportation is authorized to contract out maintenance services which have been historically done by state employees such as, but not limited to, snow and ice control, roadway maintenance and repair, and... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6522 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageEvery policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage must provide coverage for maternity care under the same terms and conditions that coverage is provided for illness or disease.... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6404 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative rules for equipment... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6407 1997–98 |
Teacher assessment/certifctnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6411 1997–98 |
Nurse delegationNursing assistants in public and private schools are allowed to administer medications to students under provisions of law which predated the 1995 nurse delegation language. Nurses need only obtain a written informed consent... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6419 1997–98 |
Food stamps electronic transStatutory references to "food stamps" are amended to include references to "food stamp benefits transferred electronically." | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6428 1997–98 |
Noise health effects studyDeclares an intent to authorize a comprehensive review of current research studies on the health effects of noise and a review of current state and local noise programs in order to provide greater understanding of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6435 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer licensesAn auto broker is no longer required to maintain a valid service agreement with the manufacturer of each vehicle offered for sale, so long as the sale is arranged with a dealership having a valid service agreement. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6454 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
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