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 6746 1999–00 |
Long-term care faclitiesProvides that long-term care facilities shall: (1) Require that all employees and residents, unless otherwise exempted, have current documentation of influenza virus and pneumococcal disease immunization. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6780 1999–00 |
Children with special needsCreates a scholarship program for child care providers seeking training to enable them to competently serve children with special needs. Child care providers are eligible for the scholarship program if they: (1) Currently... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6436 1999–00 |
Wild and exotic animalsA person may not display or sponsor a display of wild or exotic animals. A person displays a wild or exotic animal by undertaking any exhibition that requires wild and exotic animals to perform tricks, fight, or participate as... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6718 1999–00 |
Transit sales & use taxDeclares that the legislature has found and declared in RCW 47.06.140 that transportation facilities and services of high-capacity transportation systems are of state-wide significance. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6723 1999–00 |
Juvenile rehab counselorsAmends RCW 72.01.045 to provide that, in recognition of the hazardous nature of employment in state institutions and community residential settings, the legislature hereby provides a supplementary program to reimburse... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6730 1999–00 |
Emergency service personnelAuthorizes participation in health care authority insurance plans and contracts by surviving spouses and dependent children of emergency service personnel killed in the line of duty. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6208 1999–00 |
Clean-fuel vehiclesThe Department of Licensing may issue special A low-emission @ license plates to passenger vehicles that are federally certified as inherently low-emission, ultra-low emission or zero-emission vehicles. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6209 1999–00 |
Envrnmntl quality benchmarksThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to prepare a report to the Legislature on establishing an environmental benchmark program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6684 1999–00 |
Medical records/privacyThe statute preventing the disclosure of health care information without written authorization by a health care provider is expanded to prevent the disclosure of health care information by any person. Health care providers are... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6698 1999–00 |
Citizen councilor programThe offices of Citizen Councilor Coordinator and Deputy Citizen Councilor Coordinator are created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The officers must be given space to work in existing... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6636 1999–00 |
Vehicle insuranceThe Insurance Commissioner, in consultation with Washington insurers, must establish an assigned risk plan to assist low-income persons to obtain the mandatory minimum motor vehicle insurance. Under the plan, the insurance is... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6655 1999–00 |
Residential habilitationThe Residential Habilitation Board is created. All duties and responsibilities related to the management of RHCs are transferred to the board. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6657 1999–00 |
Prescription drugs/prc limitProvides that, as a condition of being a provider for the medical assistance program under chapter 74.09 RCW, any pharmacy, upon presentation of a valid medicare card, may charge a medicare beneficiary a price no greater than... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6658 1999–00 |
Prescription drugs/low-costThe Washington low-cost prescription drug program is created. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is authorized to conduct the program and set rules. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6659 1999–00 |
Prescription drug benefitsDirects the department to apply to the federal health care financing administration for a waiver under section 1115 of the federal social security act to provide medicaid prescription drug benefits to qualified persons who are... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6660 1999–00 |
Prescription drgs/pymnt asstThe Washington drug payment assistance program is created, providing eligible recipients with access to affordable prescription drugs. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is responsible for administering the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6671 1999–00 |
Retirement benefit calculatnRevises RCW 41.32.4986 and 41.40.191 regarding retirement benefit calculations. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6672 1999–00 |
Agency advertisementsAny commercial or advertisement provided by or on behalf of a state agency that uses film, video, or other form of live action media must be filmed in Washington State. If a state agency determines that it is not possible to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6673 1999–00 |
Depression in poverty studyDirects the department of health to perform or contract for the performance of the Washington state clinical depression in poverty study to be conducted on the Washington state temporary assistance for needy families adult... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6674 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6679 1999–00 |
Cable televisionDefinitions . Various terms are defined, including A cable service @ and A cable system. @ Subscriber Rights . Cable subscribers have the following rights: (1) clear and concise monthly billings that specify applicable... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6614 1999–00 |
DSHS background checksDSHS must consult with law enforcement and investigate the conviction record or pending charges and dependency record information for any applicant for a license with DSHS, their employees, and other persons who have... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6620 1999–00 |
Classified school employeesFindings . The Legislature intends to encourage outstanding classified school employees to enter the teaching profession. Definitions . Various terms are defined. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6627 1999–00 |
Animals in schoolsProvides that any student who expresses an objection to the performance of or witnessing the dissection of an animal shall not be required to participate in or observe the dissection. Alternative projects shall be provided for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6628 1999–00 |
Egg-laying hensProvides that no egg handler nor dealer shall, as of July 1, 2005, keep any egg-laying hen in a cage with less that eighty-six square inches of floor space per hen. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
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