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 6448 1995–96 |
Juvenile offendersThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6457 1995–96 |
Tobacco productsTobacco products regulated under state law are expanded to include chewing tobacco. Mail order sales of cigarettes and chewing tobacco are prohibited. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6458 1995–96 |
Minimum hourly wageEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.30 per hour. The minimum wage for those under 18 continues to be established by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6471 1995–96 |
Vocational educationTerminology in the education code is changed from "vocational education" to "professional technical and vocational education." Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute also changes the terminology in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6478 1995–96 |
Minimum wage increasedEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.40 per hour. Effective January 1, 1998, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.90 per hour. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6480 1995–96 |
State contracts/strikesThe Department of General Administration, or agencies to which it has delegated contracting authority, and state institutions of higher education, may not contract for the purchase of goods or services from employers that... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6493 1995–96 |
Consumer health informationAll health care payors subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington must disclose information about their health plans to plan enrollees or prospective enrollees upon request. The information must be easily... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6559 1995–96 |
State-wide benchmarks systemThe Legislature recognizes the importance of measuring progress towards achieving sustainable economic, environmental and human resource development goals. A feasibility study is authorized, to be completed by the UW's... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6641 1995–96 |
Dental hygienistsThe Department of Health is directed to study the practice of unsupervised dental hygiene practice in community clinics and report back to the Legislature by December 30, 1996. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6660 1995–96 |
Mandatory school attendanceThe age when children are required to attend school is lowered from eight to six. This change does not affect children who are home schooled. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6723 1995–96 |
Youth employmnt & trainingThe Legislature recognizes the importance of employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and enthusiasm... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6578 1995–96 |
Unemploy comp/unfair laborWorkers involved in a strike or lockout are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if the labor dispute is determined by a sitting judge to be due to an employer's unfair labor practice. Overpayments are not assessed by the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6771 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectionProvides for a marine waters protection account. Renames the office of marine safety to the integrated oil spill prevention and response program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6772 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectionAmends RCW 82.23B.020 and 82.23B.030 relating to taxes for marine protection. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6770 1995–96 |
Streamside buffers/habitatsFinds that: (1) Streamside buffers are essential for the protection and restoration of salmonid and shellfish habitat, fisheries resources, and water quality; (2) in their natural state, streamside buffers provide many... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| SB 6240 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis health coverageAll insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical coverage are required to cover osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. They are also required to use current education materials to increase patient... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6256 1995–96 |
Trauma care service fundingA minimum of $5 million annually is set aside from the state's general fund account to provide financial assistance to designated trauma care services for the complex trauma care they provide to patients without financial... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6328 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include an offender who has two separate convictions for a most serious offense that is also a sex offense involving a victim who is a minor. Class B felonies that are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6418 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnA property tax exemption is added for real and personal property owned by nonprofit entities providing rental housing for very low-income households to the extent the property is reasonably necessary for the purposes of housing. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6455 1995–96 |
Citizen whistleblower actA civil penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000 plus treble damages is established for persons who knowingly: ! present, or conspire to present, a false claim for payment by a state agency; ! make or use a false... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6501 1995–96 |
Child care coordinating commThe University of Washington Services Policy Center must conduct a study of state child care worker wages and affordability of child care services. This report is to be made available to the appropriate legislative committees... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6643 1995–96 |
Health care workplace violncWorkplace violence prevention plans are required, as a condition of on-going licensure and certification, in "all health care settings." The workplace violence prevention plan includes security considerations and policies,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6648 1995–96 |
Family & children's ombudsmnThe Legislative Ombudsman Committee is created consisting of three senators and three representatives. The term of membership of the committee is for two years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6681 1995–96 |
Dev disabled ombudsmanThe office of Ombudsman Services for Developmentally Disabled Persons is created. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must contract with private, nonprofit organizations to provide ombudsman services... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6722 1995–96 |
Summer youth employmnt progrThe Legislature recognizes the importance of summer employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
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