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 5278 2007–08 |
Public funds for politicsRemoves the prohibition of using public funds to finance political campaigns for local office. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6309 2007–08 |
Gas vehicle emissionsRequires all new passenger cars, medium duty passenger vehicles, and light duty trucks beginning in model year 2010 to display a label that discloses comparative greenhouse gas emissions for that vehicle. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6322 2007–08 |
Definition of weaponBroadens and clarifies the definition of weapons that may not be brought into court facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6500 2007–08 |
Leave sharing for victimsThe leave sharing program is extended to employees who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6685 2007–08 |
E-mail ethicsAllows legislators to send electronic mail to constituents who have requested updates on legislative matters without violating the state ethics laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6770 2007–08 |
Alcohol beverage regulationExpands activities permitted under a bonded wine warehouse license issued by the Liquor Control Board to include handling of wine. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6604 2007–08 |
CPA mobilityEliminates the requirement that out-of-state certified public accountants (CPAs) give notice to the State Board of Accountancy and pay a fee to have a practice privilege. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| SB 5106 2007–08 |
Animal emergency operationsRequires the Washington Military Department to prepare animal emergency planning guidance for local jurisdictions as part of the state's comprehensive emergency management plan. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5425 2007–08 |
Transfer of newborn childrenAdds to the types of locations where a newborn infant can be transferred without incurring criminal liability. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5566 2007–08 |
Voter registration infoAllows public inspection of voter signatures on absentee ballot return envelopes, but not copying. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5628 2007–08 |
Electing the presidentAuthorizes Washington to enter into an interstate agreement to allocate the state's electoral votes for President and Vice President of the United States based on the national popular vote winner. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5657 2007–08 |
Anatomical giftsAdopts an amended version of the 2006 Uniform Anatomical Gift Act to regulate the donation of, or refusal to donate, bodies or body parts for transplantation, therapy, research, or education. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5723 2007–08 |
Agricultural worker safetyCreates the Community Agricultural Worker Safety Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5746 2007–08 |
Landscape architectureEstablishes licensing requirements for the practice of landscape architecture in place of the registration requirements for using the title of landscape architect. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6220 2007–08 |
Nurse delegationAuthorizes nursing assistants to administer insulin by injection to people with diabetes in community-based or in-home care settings upon delegation by a registered nurse. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6222 2007–08 |
Long-term care programsCaregivers who provide critical health and safety support to long-term care recipients may receive a one-time voucher benefit which may be used for respite or other services. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6223 2007–08 |
Glucagon emergenciesAuthorizes emergency medical technicians to administer a patient's own glucagon emergency kit. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6241 2007–08 |
Prescription dataProhibits the sale or use of prescriber's identifiable prescription data for marketing or promotional purposes. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6305 2007–08 |
Teen pregnancy preventionAllows, instead of requires, the Department of Health to apply for certain federal funding for abstinence education for adolescents. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6307 2007–08 |
Marine managed areasRequires the Puget Sound Partnership to incorporate into the Puget Sound Action Agenda a plan to coordinate and strengthen the various marine managed areas maintained by state and local governments. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6308 2007–08 |
Climate changeRequires the Department of Ecology to report to the Governor and to the Legislature with recommendations for creating a comprehensive climate change research, preparation, and adaptation program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6316 2007–08 |
Gambling revolving fundAllows the Washington State Gambling Commission to retain 100 percent of the investment income from the Gambling Revolving Fund, less the State Treasurer's service fee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6358 2007–08 |
Predatory perpetratorsImposes a 25-year minimum sentence for a child care or early learning provider who commits Rape of a Child in the first or second degree or Child Molestation in the first degree against a child in the care of the provider's agency. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6360 2007–08 |
Primary care task forceCreates a legislative work group to study issues related to primary care medical practice. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
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