Jeanne Kohl-Welles
Senator
· Democrat
· District 36
· most recent term 2015–16
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718
Bills as prime sponsor
150
of those became law
4,031
Bills co-sponsored
18,960
Recorded votes
1.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5605 2015–16 |
Domestic violence assaultIncreases the age of mandatory arrest from 16 to 18 years old and older for domestic violence assault. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5670 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progAllows unspent funds in the Universal Communications Services Account remaining at the end of any fiscal year to be carried over and spent in subsequent fiscal years. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5873 2015–16 |
LEOFF plan 1 retireesOpens a new one-year window for retirees from the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 (LEOFF 1) to choose an actuarially equivalent spousal survivor benefit. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| SB 5879 2015–16 |
Infants, toddlers/disabilitySpecifies that the Department of Early Learning (DEL) is the lead agency for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 5001 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5010 2015–16 |
Health professional programThe amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2016, from the state general fund. The amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5012 2015–16 |
Industrial hempLegalizes industrial hemp and removes it from coverage under the state Controlled Substances Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5026 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5033 2015–16 |
Sexually violent predatorsIn each annual report completed by DSHS, the evaluator must indicate whether the committed person participated in the interview and examination. On request of the committed person, DSHS must audio record the annual review... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5040 2015–16 |
Mammogram/breast densityRequires notification to a patient when it is determined by a physician that the patient has dense breast tissue. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5047 2015–16 |
Consumer financial infoStrengthens data breach notification requirements to better safeguard personal information, prevent identity theft, and ensure that the attorney general receives notification when breaches occur so that appropriate action may... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5049 2015–16 |
Surgical technologistsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5051 2015–16 |
Marijuana producers, etc.The bill as referred to committee not considered. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5065 2015–16 |
Homeless studentsHomeless student education liaisons are added to the basic education prototypical school funding formula as a new staff category. It is funded at .233 liaisons per 1000 students. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5082 2015–16 |
Career & tech ed/elem schoolElementary Level Career and Technical Education Programs in STEM. OSPI is permitted to approve career and technical education programs in STEM fields in elementary schools in addition to its current ability to approve such... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5086 2015–16 |
Dual credit ed opportunitiesTransferability of CHS Credit. The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is added to the group of agencies responsible for creating rules for the CHS program. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5087 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5123 2015–16 |
Tenant screening reportsIf a comprehensive screening report regarding the prospective tenant was prepared within 30 days of the rental application date and is provided to the prospective landlord by the consumer reporting agency, the landlord may not... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5128 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAuthorizes a regional transit authority to impose a regular property tax levy. The tax must be used for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5132 2015–16 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Requires the joint select committee on health care oversight to contract for an actuarial analysis of the funding... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5133 2015–16 |
Higher education costsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to conduct a review of higher education costs at the state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5160 2015–16 |
Native early childcare & eduOffice of Native Early Child Care and Education (Office). The Office is created within DEL. DEL’s director must appoint an individual to be responsible for the Office. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5208 2015–16 |
Lodging tx/workforce housingA number of clarifications are made: Bonds for affordable workforce housing within one-half mile of a transit station are among the bond types local governments may issue for purposes defined in the chapter; Local governments... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5212 2015–16 |
Winery tasting roomsThe number of additional, off-site tasting rooms allowed under a domestic winery license is increased from two to four. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5213 2015–16 |
Growlers of wine, sales ofAny licensee permitted to sell beer or cider in growlers is also permitted to sell wine in growlers. Licensees may not sell fortified wine in growlers. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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