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 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5700 1995–96 |
License plate replacementEffective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2000, license plates must have a common background. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5947 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe biennial budget submitted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges includes the cost to fund faculty increments calculated based on an estimate of turnover savings which may be applied to the cost. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6104 1995–96 |
Fiscal notes for initiativesThe Office of Financial Management is directed to provide a fiscal note on any initiative either to the people or the Legislature within 30 days of the Secretary of State's certification that the signatures on the petition are... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6114 1995–96 |
Liquor provided to under 21It is a gross misdemeanor to sell, give, or supply liquor to a person under the age of 21. A person who allows a youth under the age of 21 to consume liquor on premises owned by the person or under his or her control is guilty... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6121 1995–96 |
Medicare supplement insurancSubsidies are provided to offset premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance policies for individuals with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the Health Care Authority is required to design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6122 1995–96 |
Patient choice/health careThe original bill is stricken and replaced by three requirements of every health carriers, with respect to every health plan delivered, issued for delivery or renewed after January 1, 1997. The first requirement is that a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6131 1995–96 |
Sexually explicit film/videoA cause of action is created against any person who coerces another into performing sexually explicit conduct in a film or video. A victim may recover actual damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees and court costs, as well... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6135 1995–96 |
Title 35A RCW gender languagTitle 35A (optional municipal code) is revised to utilize gender-neutral language. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6137 1995–96 |
Child care/emplyer tax credtEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against the amount of tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6150 1995–96 |
Health professnl servce corpCertain licensed and certified health care professionals are given the ability to form a single professional service corporation or limited liability company. The legislation grants this to 17 different health care professions. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6175 1995–96 |
Educational trust fundThe State Educational Trust Fund is established to allow the HECB to expend these funds to provide financial aid to eligible students. The trust fund provides the vehicle for the state to meet its scholarship obligations under... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6186 1995–96 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. An application procedure for the Washington State organ... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6207 1995–96 |
Child victim interviewsThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is required to undertake a study of jurisdictions within and outside the state which have experience developing protocols and training standards for investigating child sexual... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6230 1995–96 |
Out-of-home care providersThe circumstances under which the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to report complaints against child day care centers and family day care providers are specified. They include any adverse licensing... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6231 1995–96 |
Sexually aggressive youthA policy must be implemented by the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA)) in the Department of Social and Health Services which includes the following elements: (1) assessment tools for determining when a child is... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6235 1995–96 |
Public service ethics stndrdThe statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6239 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis educationThe Department of Health is required to establish a statewide osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program. The program promotes public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, with an emphasis on educating... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6252 1995–96 |
Felony classificationA system is established for classifying felonies that are not in the Washington criminal code: if the maximum sentence for a first conviction of a felony is 20 years or more, the felony is treated as a class A felony; if the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6300 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceRestraining order provisions are amended to specify restraining the person from going onto the grounds of or entering the residence, workplace, school, or day care of the person protected by the order. References to service by... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6313 1995–96 |
St employee tuition and feesInstitutions of higher education in Washington may waive all or part of tuition and fees for state employees. State employees are those in classified service under the state civil service law, the Public Employees' Collective... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6314 1995–96 |
Higher ed tuition ratesFor the 1997-98 academic year and thereafter, tuition is adjusted to reflect the forecasted annual change in state personal per capita income. It is the state policy that general tax support for public higher education also... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6347 1995–96 |
Health insur whistleblowersHealth carriers are added to the list of entities that individuals can report for improper quality of care under the protection of whistle blower laws. Improper quality of care is any practice that violates state health or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6387 1995–96 |
Crab fishery licensesA number of changes affecting the Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery are made. The Fish and Wildlife Commission may open the fishery from October 1 to April 15. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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