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 5645 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5656 1995–96 |
Chemicl dependncy counselorsA certification for chemical dependency counselors is established under the Department of Health. A five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee is established to consider rules, educational... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5661 1995–96 |
Cild worker's bill of rightsDeclares an intent to protect and assure the health and safety of child workers by imposing significant civil penalties and criminal liability on employers who violate the state's child labor laws. Requires each minor employee... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5678 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government has failed to adopt and publish policies advising employees to whom they may report alleged improper governmental actions, the employees may make such reports to the county prosecuting attorney, unless... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5680 1995–96 |
Child care agencies/licensesSafeguarding the health, safety and well-being of children, expectant mothers and developmentally disabled persons is declared to be paramount over the right of any person to provide care. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5681 1995–96 |
Tobacco/illegal activitiesPenalties which the Liquor Control Board may impose upon retail establishments for selling tobacco products to those under age 18 or for failing to properly display notice regarding the illegality of sale of tobacco to minors... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5683 1995–96 |
Northwest WA postsecondry edThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), in consultation with the city of Everett and the tri-county area, must evaluate the postsecondary education needs of the area, and based upon those findings evaluate and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5694 1995–96 |
Citizen suggestion programProvides a process for the citizens of the state to make suggestions to the state government to improve quality, processes, procedures, and service. Authorizes the granting of citizen suggestion awards. Provides for citizen... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5701 1995–96 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University consist of nine members, one from each congressional district. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5727 1995–96 |
Polling/regist places accessLocal election officials must modify, relocate, retain, or designate alternate polling places to assure accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons. The requirement that county auditors make a report to the Secretary of... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5732 1995–96 |
Medical waste incinerationIncineration of medical waste, except anatomical waste, is prohibited in an area that is zoned residential by a city or county. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5737 1995–96 |
Child contact/injunctionsAuthorizes courts to grant injunctions that forbid contact between a child and a person over age eighteen when the contact is detrimental to the child. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5752 1995–96 |
Armed crimes penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5760 1995–96 |
Foreign students/tuition waiThe restriction on the number of waivers that may be awarded to students of foreign nations to attend institutions of higher education in Washington State is eliminated. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5808 1995–96 |
Asian Pacific American commsRenames the commission on Asian-American affairs as the commission on Asian Pacific American affairs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5825 1995–96 |
Bicycle/pedestrian transprtnRATA, UATA, and TIA monies are eligible to be used for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities may be sited away from roads. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5831 1995–96 |
Parking ticket violationsWithin any city or town, a law enforcement officer, or other public official with jurisdiction, may direct the impoundment of a vehicle upon which 12 or more parking violations issued by the city or town remain unpaid. The... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5850 1995–96 |
DSHS programs evaluationSubject to appropriation, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to contract with a public or private entity to study models for evaluating the effectiveness of programs within each division of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5870 1995–96 |
Dental hygienistsDental hygienists may perform all of their currently permitted functions, plus administer injectable and topical anesthetics, without the supervision of a licensed dentist after receiving an "unsupervised endorsement" from the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5874 1995–96 |
Health care practitnr trainiFinds that the viability of medical student education in the clinical setting is in jeopardy. Creates an interim committee to study the issue and report to the legislature by December 1, 1995. Creates the health education account. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5878 1995–96 |
School dist levies & bondsSchool district levy and bond issues are approved by a simple majority of those voting. The 60 percent super-majority and the 40 percent voter turnout requirements are eliminated. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5887 1995–96 |
Higher ed firearms regulatnAuthorizes firearms regulation in institutions of higher education. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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