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 1617 1993–94 |
High-speed ground transportnA program to begin implementation of a high speed ground transportation system in Washington is established. The program is to be implemented by the Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Utilities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1619 1993–94 |
Internat education & cultureThe Washington Task Force on International Education and Cultural Exchanges is established. The members may include persons from a broad array of government, education, cultural, and business interests. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1644 1993–94 |
Voting by mailVote-By-Mail in Small Precincts : The maximum size of a precinct in which the auditor may choose to conduct any primary or election exclusively by mail ballot is increased to 200 registered voters. Vote-By-Mail Primary : In an... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1646 1993–94 |
Absentee voter statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1648 1993–94 |
Voter registration periodA qualified but unregistered elector may register to vote in a primary or election after the close of the precinct registration files for that primary or election under a special registration and absentee ballot voting procedure. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1748 1993–94 |
Higher ed financial aidState colleges and universities may use money in the institutional long-term loan fund to make short-term loans to any student enrolled at the institution. Students who are in default or delinquent in the payment of an... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1766 1993–94 |
Automotive repairThe presumption regarding written estimates is reversed. If repairs are estimated to exceed $100, a customer will receive a written estimate unless this right is waived. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1784 1993–94 |
Retir/disabled school emplyeState COBRA Extension . Extended insurance coverage under the terms of the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act that is provided under state law to certain school district retirees is terminated on September... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1966 1993–94 |
Juv justice racial disproporThe Administrator for the Courts will develop a plan to improve data collection on juvenile offenders and submit the plan to the Office of Financial Management by September 15, 1993. The Administrator for the Courts and the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2009 1993–94 |
Parking/business improvementThe parking and business improvement areas law is expanded to allow special assessments to be imposed on multifamily or mixed use projects located in the parking and business improvement area. "Multifamily residential" or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 429, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1562 1993–94 |
Property tax limitationsVoters of a county, city, or town may approve a ballot proposition authorizing the county, city, or town to impose additional regular property tax levies of up to 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for each of up to 10... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1047 1993–94 |
Solid waste/out of stateOwners or operators of solid waste disposal facilities are required to notify the Department of Ecology 60 days before receiving solid waste generated from an out-of-state source. The department must prepare reporting guidelines. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1195 1993–94 |
Disposition of own remainsThe right of a person to control the disposition of his or her remains is explicitly provided. These wishes are accomplished through a written authorization, signed by the decedent in the presence of a witness. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1209 1993–94 |
Education reformSTUDENT LEARNING GOALS The goals of the Basic Education Act are modified. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1307 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe six-month service period for the Washington Service Corps (WSC), and possible six month extension, is replaced with an 11-month service period. The post service scholarship is changed from one year to two years, after... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1595 1993–94 |
Publ employee retirement sysThe ability for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who are in an elective office to retire but continue serving in the elective office is extended to any elected official, not just those from towns or cities. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1662 1993–94 |
Community econ revitaliz brdThe expiration date of the statue authorizing CERB is extended indefinitely. The board must report to the Legislature by June 30, 1999, on the effectiveness of the CERB program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1708 1993–94 |
Student learning commissionThe size of the Commission on Student Learning is increased by two members, from nine to 11, by having Governor Lowry appoint five members instead of only three. The deadline for the final appointments is extended from... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1089 1993–94 |
Air quality operating permitInterim Fees . An interim fee for each major source shall be determined by Ecology based upon a workload analysis and operating permit program development budget for 1994. Fees shall be set according to a three-tiered model,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1140 1993–94 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsStatutes relating to metros are amended in a number of ways. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1259 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1559 1993–94 |
Child care programsThe Child Care Coordinating Committee develops a plan for a statewide system of school-aged child care programs. The plan includes a statement of needs; identification of target children and ideas for local community... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
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