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 5371 2001–02 |
Gas tax distributionProvides that proceeds collected from King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties shall be distributed back to these counties in the same proportions in which the proceeds were remitted to the treasurer, and used by these counties... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5398 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/seniors & disabledDeclares that all taxpayers who qualify for exemption under RCW 84.36.381 shall also be allowed a property tax exemption from the state levy equal to the tax imposed on the assessed value of the owner-occupied residential... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5399 2001–02 |
Long-term care caregiverThe department is directed to establish and maintain a state caregiver registry listing names and other identifying information about individuals who have been found to have abandoned, abused, financially exploited, or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5402 2001–02 |
Hate crimesIn determining whether an exceptional sentence is appropriate, the court may consider whether the offender committed the offense because of the person's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5404 2001–02 |
Promise scholarship programPromise Scholarships are awarded to students who graduate from public and approved private high schools or who have participated in home-based instruction and who meet both an academic and financial eligibility criteria.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5415 2001–02 |
Chemical dependency treatmntVoluntary chemical dependency treatment is provided to minors without regard to the availability of funds when medically appropriate. If a minor 13 years of age or older requests inpatient treatment or an evaluation of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5418 2001–02 |
Chemical dependency treatmntVoluntary chemical dependency treatment is provided to minors and persons whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level without regard to the availability of funds when medically appropriate. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5420 2001–02 |
Family leave insuranceThe Department of Labor and Industries establishes a program of paid family and medical leave insurance. Workers and employers each pay a one cent per hour premium into a fund. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5423 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health insThe Legislature finds that individuals with disabilities face many barriers and disincentives to employment. The Legislature intends to strengthen the state's policy of supporting individuals with disabilities in leading fully... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5424 2001–02 |
Safe burning cigarettesProvides that, by January 1, 2003, the director of fire protection shall adopt by rule fire safe standards for cigarettes sold or offered for sale. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5445 2001–02 |
Nursing homes/medicaidA process for obtaining a ? certification of capital authorization @ is established. This places a limit on nursing home construction. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5446 2001–02 |
Health care coverageRetired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a state retirement allowance as of September 30, 1993, and their dependents may purchase health care... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5448 2001–02 |
College course materialsAn exemption from the retail sales tax is added for college textbooks sold in designated college bookstores. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5450 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adults' hearsayOut-of-court statements made by a vulnerable adult describing a crime against, or neglect, exploitation, abuse, or sexual abuse of that person are admissible as evidence in any court proceeding if: (1) the court finds... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5470 2001–02 |
Foster careIndividuals under 21 who are in or have been in foster care at age 18 are now eligible to receive medical assistance benefits. In addition, the Department of Social and Health Services is now authorized to provide independent... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5473 2001–02 |
Developmental disabilitiesThe Legislature finds that an increasing number of persons with developmental disabilities receive services in community-based settings and are not served by existing ombudsman programs, and intends to investigate the best way... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5481 2001–02 |
Public assistanceThe definitions section for TANF is moved from Chapter 74.12 RCW (TANF) to Chapter 74.08A RCW (WorkFirst TANF). | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5482 2001–02 |
Senior citizens/pblc schoolsSchool districts must provide notice to the community, targeted to senior citizens, regarding volunteer opportunities available at schools within the district. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5486 2001–02 |
Methamphetamine manufactureEstablishes a rebuttable presumption that a child has suffered negligent treatment or maltreatment if, during investigation conducted by the department under chapter 26.44 RCW or by law enforcement, a child is found in a place... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5492 2001–02 |
Clean altrntve fuel vehicles? Clean alternative fuel vehicles @ are defined to include vehicles that operate: (a) exclusively on alternative fuels; (b) hybrid vehicles powered by a combination of sources, such as an electric motor plus an engine powered... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5503 2001–02 |
Personal financial infoThe bill is based on four principles: Notice, consent or choice, access and correction, and security. Customers and potential customers must be given notice of the categories of information that may be disclosed, a choice as... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5504 2001–02 |
Dental hygienistsLicensed dental hygienists may perform certain procedures in any home and community program for functionally disabled persons receiving long-term care, and at any sites used to carry out health care programs authorized by... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5505 2001–02 |
DentistsAny licensed dentist who is currently practicing may be granted a license in this state if the other state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to those of this state and the applicant is a graduate of an... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5512 2001–02 |
Bereavement leaveAuthorizes bereavement leave of five working days, not to be deducted from vacation or sick leave, for a death in the family. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5521 2001–02 |
Adult family homesDirects the department to develop a temporary management program utilizing community providers licensed under chapter 70.128 RCW. Declares that this program is established to mitigate dislocation of residents of adult family... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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