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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2203 1993–94 |
Supr crt collctn agncy useThe superior courts are authorized to use collection agencies for the collection of unpaid court obligations. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2208 1993–94 |
Native Americans/residencyFor the purposes of determining tuition rates, the members of 33 Native American tribes are considered to be resident students. The tribes are either those whose traditional and customary tribal boundaries included portions of... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2211 1993–94 |
Defaulting defendant/costsA criminal defendant who fails to appear at a hearing or trial may be assessed costs of up to $100. Regardless of the outcome on the underlying criminal charges, these costs are considered a judgment against the defendant. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2219 1993–94 |
Model curfew ordinanceSpecifies the circumstances which could lead to a finding that a temporary curfew in a community is desirable. Designates the contents of a model curfew ordinance. Provides that a violation of the curfew shall be a class 4... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2221 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/deliveryProvides that no person under the age of eighteen may have in his or her possession a pistol, except while accompanied by a parent or guardian or under the supervision of a certified safety instructor at a range. Provides that... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2222 1993–94 |
Violent criminals/firearmsProvides that a person convicted of a crime of violence as defined in RCW 9.41.010(2) may not have the right to own a firearm restored, unless the person has been granted relief from disabilities by the secretary of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2229 1993–94 |
Dngrs weapons/schl faciltiesProhibits the possession of dangerous weapons on school facilities. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2232 1993–94 |
Therapeutic child care srvcsTherapeutic child care services are expanded to include transitional services such as parent instruction and counseling in the home for children and families no longer being served in the therapeutic child care facility. The... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2234 1993–94 |
Permit applicantsAuthorizes the implementation of a system of processing permit applications where an applicant may pay an additional amount beyond the normal permit fees for the governmental agency to hire temporary staff, or pay overtime... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2236 1993–94 |
Stalking or harassingThe elements of the crime of stalking are changed and clarified. First, a person is guilty of stalking if the person harasses or repeatedly follows another person in violation of the statute. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2243 1993–94 |
Theft of firearmsIncreases the penalty for theft and possession of a stolen firearm from a class C to a class B felony. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2255 1993–94 |
Free tobacco products distrbFree distribution, or sampling, of tobacco products is made illegal. The fine is increased to $500. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2256 1993–94 |
WA state trade representativThe position of the Washington State Trade Representative is created within the Governor's office. The purposes of the trade representative are to: (1) strengthen the state's overseas marketing activities; (2) respond to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2257 1993–94 |
Reporting crimes at a mallRequires mall security guards to report crimes they observe being committed at a mall to a law enforcement organization. Provides a civil penalty of one thousand dollars for a failure to report a crime. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2258 1993–94 |
Background checks/caretakersBabysitters and caretakers for children under 16, for people with developmental disabilities, and for vulnerable adults may be required to submit to criminal history checks through the Washington State Patrol. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2265 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/under 18Prohibits delivery to or possession of firearms by persons under eighteen. Enhances penalty provisions for violations. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2268 1993–94 |
Child care facilitiesWhen reviewing funding requests for school construction and modernization projects, the State Board of Education is required to allocate priority points to school districts which implement or commit to implement before and... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2280 1993–94 |
Property tax reliefThe maximum lot size for property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired due to disability is increased. The exempt portion of the lot may not exceed the lesser of five acres or the minimum legal lot size according... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2281 1993–94 |
Used books/sales & use taxSales of used books by nonprofit organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes if substantially all of the net proceeds from the sales are used to support libraries. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2288 1993–94 |
Safe schools strategy grantsSafe Schools/Safe Communities Grant Program The Department of Community Development is to administer a Safe Schools/Safe Communities grant program that provides resources for community and school-based violence prevention... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2289 1993–94 |
Explosives at school activitRestricts possession of any explosives, small arms ammunition, primer, black powder, pyrotechnics, or incendiary devices. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2293 1993–94 |
School dropoutsThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board for Community & Technical Colleges will establish a toll-free hotline. The hotline shall provide information on community college programs such as:... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2298 1993–94 |
Property tax deferralsThe bill increases the income eligibility threshold for property tax deferrals from $30,000 to $40,000. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2304 1993–94 |
Vehicular homicide under infIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2305 1993–94 |
Driving under the influenceIncreases the penalties for an arrest for a second or subsequent conviction within a five-year period of the previous conviction. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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