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 6492 1995–96 |
Horse transprtn to slaughterEstablishes requirements to be met by any person who transports horses for more than thirty miles. Requires notification to a humane officer seventy-two hours prior to transport for the purposes of inspection of the vehicle.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6512 1995–96 |
Commrcl telephone solicitatnThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is directed to require telecommunications companies to provide for identification in telephone directories of persons who do not wish to receive telephone... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6519 1995–96 |
TruancyThe requirements for both schools and courts in enforcing the compulsory attendance laws are modified. Age of Compulsory Attendance : The age when students can leave school if certain conditions are met is raised from 15 to 16. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6411 1995–96 |
Significant historic placesRequires that nominations to the Washington heritage register shall comply with the rules adopted under chapter 27.34 RCW. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6421 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses/reduced feeReduced fee senior citizen fishing licenses are issued to persons over 65 years old. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6450 1995–96 |
Machinery & equipmnt/tax exmThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process are exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6452 1995–96 |
Small business tax/registrtnSimplifies tax reporting and registration requirements for small businesses. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6454 1995–96 |
Publ assistnce job trainingDeclares that the goals of the tax incentive program are to give employers incentives to hire and train public assistance recipients and to increase the employability of public assistance recipients. Declares an intent to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6459 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tax defrrAuthorizes a deferral of the payment of real property taxes on the claimant's primary residence to the extent that the total of the taxes exceeds five percent of the adjusted gross income or up to eighty percent of the amount... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6461 1995–96 |
Investment in training/tx crProvides tax credits to employers who pay community colleges, technical colleges, or private vocational schools to provide adult basic skills and literacy education and occupational education to their employees. Requires an... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6360 1995–96 |
First-time drug offendersThe first-time offender waiver can be applied to nonviolent drug-related felonies. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6346 1995–96 |
Health plan disclosureAll health plans must provide enrollees with information about plan coverage and benefits. This information must include coverage principles and exclusions or restrictions to coverage that may exist. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6291 1995–96 |
Insurnc commssnr/confid infoA new exemption is added to the public disclosure law that prevents release of information which identifies any person who makes a complaint or inquiry to the office of the Insurance Commissioner. This exemption includes... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6218 1995–96 |
Comm publ health & sfty netwMembers of the networks are granted the same immunity offered to elected officials, state employees, and volunteers who assist the state. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6219 1995–96 |
Comm publ health & sfty netwThe fiduciary members may work or live within the network's boundary. The fiduciary membership of each network must include a representative of education. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6221 1995–96 |
Background checksBusinesses and organizations providing services to children, developmentally disabled persons, and vulnerable adults may conduct biennial background checks of employees, licensees, or volunteers. A business or organization... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6227 1995–96 |
Sex offender supervisionThe Department of Corrections is required to implement a policy governing its evaluation and approval of release plans for sex offenders. The policy must require the department to (1) notify Child Protective Services (CPS)... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6228 1995–96 |
Sex abuse/developmn disabledIf a person wishes to bring a cause of action for recovery of damages for injury due to sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled person, that action must be commenced within the later of the following periods: (1) within... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6242 1995–96 |
Salmon fisheries managementNon-Indian salmon fisheries receive at least 50 percent of the harvestable salmon resource. Harvest levels for non-Indian fisheries that fall below 50 percent are made up in subsequent years utilizing equitable adjustment... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5005 1995–96 |
Property tax refund interestInterest on administrative refunds made by petition to the county treasurer accrues from the date of payment. The bill applies to claims made after January 1, 1996. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5096 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsRevises RCW 9.94A.137 relating to work ethic camps. Revises eligibility provisions and term of confinement provisions. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5125 1995–96 |
Firearms/disposal by WSPAuthorizes the state patrol to determine the manner of disposal of firearms in its possession. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5130 1995–96 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe provisions of law enacted in 1990 that limit the fuel tax transfers to the outdoor recreation account, the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account, and the snowmobile account to revenues attributable to the tax rate in effect... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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