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 5354 2011–12 |
Occupational diseaseA law enforcement officer covered by LEOFF or a member of WSPRS who dies as the direct and proximate result of a heart attack or stroke is presumed to have died as the direct and proximate cause of a work related injury for... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5362 2011–12 |
PUD's low-income customersAuthorizes public utility districts to request voluntary contributions to help low-income customers pay their water and sewer bills. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5368 2011–12 |
Collective bargainingJuvenile Detention Employees . The binding interest arbitration provisions of the PECBA are extended to certain juvenile detention employees. These employees must be employed by a juvenile detention division created pursuant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5380 2011–12 |
Tobacco productsSales of Flavored, Scented, or Capsular Smokeless Tobacco. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5391 2011–12 |
Zoo excise taxationZoological facilities (facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or a nonprofit facility operating for the purpose of conserving endangered or threatened species) may deduct from the measure of B&O tax the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5404 2011–12 |
Comm econ revitalization brdAdds enhancing job and business growth through facility development and other improvements in Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) as a general objective of the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB). | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5410 2011–12 |
Scrap metal businessesPayment for transactions involving nonferrous metal property or private metal property valued at greater than $30 may be made no later than 30 days after the date of the transaction. The requirement that a scrap metal business... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5426 2011–12 |
Background check informationDEL and DSHS may share federal background check data in order to fulfill the statutory duties of each agency. Neither department may share federal background check results with any other state agency or person. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5434 2011–12 |
Community & tech collegesAuthorizes the provision of additional compensation to academic employees at community and technical colleges with regard to collective bargaining. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5435 2011–12 |
Peace & reserve officersIn addition to a polygraph examination and psychological examination, an applicant for the position of fully commissioned peace officer or fully commissioned reserve peace officer must submit to a background investigation... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5449 2011–12 |
Stolen info technologyCreates a civil cause of action against persons that manufacture products sold in Washington while using stolen or misappropriated information technology in its business operations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5456 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5460 2011–12 |
Wrongly imprisoned personsProvides a claims process for persons who have been wrongly convicted and imprisoned. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5498 2011–12 |
For hire vehicles, operatorsThe following are subject to mandatory industrial insurance coverage: any business that is licensed to operate, or is operating, a for hire vehicle, taxicab, or limousine, and is operating that vehicle as an operator or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5499 2011–12 |
Hunger programs/utilitiesPublic utility districts, municipal utilities, and natural gas and electrical companies may request voluntary donations from their customers to support hunger programs. Any donations collected may be used to support the... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5507 2011–12 |
Community & tech collegesAs part of its biennial budget, the SBCTC must request funds which, together with academic turnover savings, are sufficient to cover the projected state-funded costs of increments for the community and technical college... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5524 2011–12 |
Low-income housing/fee exempLocal governments granting impact fee exemptions for low-income housing are not obligated to pay the exempt fees from qualifying public funds. Local governments may only grant impact fee exemptions for low-income housing if... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5534 2011–12 |
Newspapers B&O taxationThe definition of a newspaper is amended to permanently include the Internet version of printed newspapers and newspaper supplements. The effect of this is to tax advertising revenue from the online versions of newspapers and... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5541 2011–12 |
Transportation connectivityEntities eligible to receive regional mobility grants are expanded to include public institutions of higher education. An exemption is created from locally imposed parking taxes for public institutions of higher education that... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5543 2011–12 |
Fire protection firmsCertificate of Competency Holder. A person must be certified by the State Director of Fire Protection (Director) and be a certificate of competency holder to perform work as a portable fire extinguisher technician,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5545 2011–12 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenPermits law enforcement to record a communication with one party's consent if there is probable cause to believe the communication involves Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, or... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5549 2011–12 |
Physical therapyAuthorizes physical therapists to perform spinal manipulation only upon showing evidence of adequate education and training in spinal manipulation. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5550 2011–12 |
Marina annual rent ratesProvides a Geographic Averaging Method for Marina Upland Values. Generally, a marina continues to have its lease rent determined in the same manner as any other aquatic lands lease. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5552 2011–12 |
Protection orders/workplaceUnlawful harassment includes willful conduct towards a specific person or an employer which seriously alarms, annoys, harasses, or is detrimental to that person or employer and which serves no legitimate or lawful purpose. An... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5566 2011–12 |
Workers' compensationStarting September 1, 2011, parties to an allowed claim for workers compensation benefits may enter into a voluntary settlement agreement to settle any or all aspects of an allowed claim. Settlement agreements must be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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