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 5301 2003–04 |
PERS plan 2 early retirementRevises provisions relating to early retirement in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5303 2003–04 |
State university researchWording of the statute is corrected. Financial contracts for research facilities or equipment contemplated by either the University of Washington or Washington State University do not require prior approval of the State... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5304 2003–04 |
Higher ed/high-demand fieldsA program is created and is administered, subject to appropriation, by the Higher Education Coordinating Board which contracts for undergraduate and graduate placements in high-demand fields. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5313 2003–04 |
Health care recovery actNumerous legislative findings are made regarding the health care crisis in this state and its causes, including the lack of effective public policy governing the purpose of the health care system. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5314 2003–04 |
Sex educationRequires medically accurate information in sex education courses. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5315 2003–04 |
Ballistics imagingDeclares that, for the purposes of this act, "ballistics image" means the unique characteristics that each firearm imprints on projectiles and spent cartridge casings. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5316 2003–04 |
Gun show salesEstablishes provisions to regulate the sale of firearms at gun shows and events. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5317 2003–04 |
Safe storage of firearmsDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a person is guilty of reckless endangerment if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5322 2003–04 |
Intitiatives & referendumsFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying measures to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about the impact of a ballot... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5324 2003–04 |
Organ donation leaveProvides that all executive agencies shall allow employees to take paid leave, not to exceed five days in a two-year period, as needed to participate in life-giving procedures. Such leave shall not be charged against sick... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5342 2003–04 |
Nursing facility paymentDirect care, therapy, support, and operations cost calculations are rebased annually using adjusted cost report data from the immediately preceding calendar year. Minimum occupancy rates are dropped to 85 percent in all rate... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5357 2003–04 |
Higher edu faculty childrenThe governing boards of the state's higher education institutions may waive all or a portion of tuition and services and activities fees for children of tenured-faculty and children of full-time faculty who have been with an... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5361 2003–04 |
Family development accountsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is authorized to implement a state funded Family Development Account (FDA) Program targeted to low-income wage earners, who are defined as those with income... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5377 2003–04 |
Paid time offDeclares an intent to require employers to provide workers with a minimum amount of paid time off, to allow employers to adopt reasonable policies concerning the administration of paid time off, and to encourage employers to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5382 2003–04 |
Initiative & referendumFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying initiatives to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about a ballot measure in a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5383 2003–04 |
Pharmacy connection programThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a Pharmacy Connection program through which health care providers and members of the public can obtain information about and help in accessing manufacturer-sponsored... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5386 2003–04 |
Low-emission vehiclesDeclares that an "inherently low-emission vehicle" means an inherently low-emission vehicle as defined in, and conforming to the certification and labeling requirements of, federal regulations under 40 C.F.R. Part 88, and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5406 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Medicaid senior prescription drug program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services. The department is directed to obtain any federal waivers necessary to implement the program, which would be open to... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5416 2003–04 |
School district propertyDirects amounts required to be expended for general maintenance, utility, insurance costs, and other costs associated with the lease or rental of such property to be deposited in the district's general fund. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5419 2003–04 |
Nurses and overtime workThe following entities are added to the list of health care facilities to which the overtime prohibition law for nurses applies: state hospitals for the mentally ill; state residential habilitation centers; state veterans'... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5420 2003–04 |
Special edu teacher schlrshpThe Special Education Teachers' Conditional Scholarship program is established. Eligible students receive up to $3,000 per year for up to five years to attend a accredited institution of higher education in Washington State. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5421 2003–04 |
Newborn hearing screeningThe Department of Health must require a hearing screening of all newborn infants before they are discharged from the hospital. No screening, however, shall be provided to a newborn infant whose parent objects on religious grounds. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5444 2003–04 |
Instant runoff votingDeclares that "instant runoff voting" means a system of voting whereby voters may rank three or more candidates for the same office in order of preference, so that voters may indicate a first choice, a second choice, and so on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5445 2003–04 |
Neurodevelopmental therapyProvides for coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5449 2003–04 |
Fiscal reformDeclares that it is the intent of the legislature in adopting this title to provide the necessary revenues for the support of vital state services on a more stable and equitable basis. Repeals RCW 6.15.025. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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