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 5225 2015–16 |
Sexual assault exam kitsCreates a work group to study the issue of untested sexual assault examination kits and make recommendations relating to reducing the number of untested sexual assault kits in the state. Expires June 30, 2017. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5245 2015–16 |
Substance abuse programsDSHS may use proceeds from the marijuana excise tax for evaluation and development of programs and practices aimed at prevention or reduction of substance abuse among middle school and high school students, in addition to the... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5247 2015–16 |
Driving w/license suspendedIn addition to the factors already enumerated as a violation of driving while license suspended in the third degree, the person commits the offense if the person has been certified by the Department of Social and Health... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5277 2015–16 |
Patronizing a prostituteIncreases Patronizing a Prostitute from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5283 2015–16 |
Carbon pollution market progEstablishes the carbon pollution accountability act. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5285 2015–16 |
Minimum hourly wage increaseIncreases the minimum wage to twelve dollars an hour over a four-year time period. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5295 2015–16 |
Four-yr higher ed dashboardRequires the branch campuses of the four-year institutions to display data on the Statewide Public Four-Year Dashboard website within the Office of Financial Management. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5303 2015–16 |
Washington AIM programThe Washington academic innovation and mentoring (AIM) program is created to enable eligible entities to provide out-of-school programs for youth who are six to eighteen years of age. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5305 2015–16 |
Health coverage/WA residentsDeclares it is the intent of the legislature that all residents of this state have accessible, affordable, and comprehensive health care coverage by 2020. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5306 2015–16 |
Sick & safe employment leaveProvides employees with sick and safe leave from employment. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5312 2015–16 |
Educator retooling/programThe Retooling to Teach Mathematics and Science Conditional Scholarship Program is renamed the Educator Retooling Conditional Scholarship Program. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5316 2015–16 |
Identifiable student infoIncreases parent and guardian access to student education records. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5318 2015–16 |
Wildlife coll. student loansEstablishes the Wildlife College Student Loan Program to be administered by the Student Achievement Council. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5326 2015–16 |
Public trans benefit area/txAuthorizes the legislative body of public transportation benefit areas located in certain counties to submit an authorizing proposition to the voters and, if approved, impose a sales and use tax. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5335 2015–16 |
Nurse educator/pay forwardThe nurse educator pay it forward program (Program) is created. The Program is developed and implemented by the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) in collaboration with the Washington Nursing Commission. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5342 2015–16 |
Human traffickingDefines "human trafficking" and other terms for purposes of disclosures to foreign workers. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5344 2015–16 |
Ballots, prepaid postageReturn envelopes for primary and general election ballots must include prepaid postage. The state must reimburse counties for the cost of placing prepaid postage on mail and absentee ballots in primary and general elections. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5354 2015–16 |
Inmate postsecondary eduProvides appropriate postsecondary opportunities to inmates. Specifies that an inmate may be selected to participate in a state-funded postsecondary education degree program, based on priority determined by the department of... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5358 2015–16 |
Transportation revenueAddresses transportation revenue relating to: (1) Creating, increasing, and modifying transportation-related fees; (2) Distribution of revenue; (3) Distribution of driver's license fees; (4) Tax exemptions and authority to... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5376 2015–16 |
Eviction records reportingA consumer reporting agency may not report an eviction record in any consumer report or tenant screening report and a landlord may not refuse to renew or enter into a rental agreement with a prospective tenant based on an... | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5377 2015–16 |
Tenant relocationAny city, town, county, or municipal corporation may pass an ordinance requiring a landlord provide up to 90 days' written notice prior to any change in rent exceeding 10 percent of the tenant's current rent. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5378 2015–16 |
Housing options/govt progrmsA person is prohibited from taking certain acts based on the source of income of an otherwise eligible applicant or tenant. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5379 2015–16 |
Medical marijuana for PTSDThe definition of terminal or debilitating medical condition is expanded to include PTSD. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5384 2015–16 |
Income to meet basic needsRequires the department of labor and industries to calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to maintain employee purchasing power by increasing the current year's minimum wage rate by the rate of inflation. Provides for... | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5385 2015–16 |
Civil marriages commissionerDesignates the county clerk for each county as the commissioner of civil marriages. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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