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 6367 2007–08 |
Child protective servicesRequires a background check be conducted whenever the Department of Social and Health Services' Child Protective Services unit is investigating and responding to allegations of child sexual abuse. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6380 2007–08 |
School library programsProvides an allocation of either $12 per full-time equivalent student or a different amount as specified in the operating budget, to maintain and improve library materials, collections, and services, which must augment and... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6385 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates statutory implied warranties for the construction of improvements upon residential real property. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6395 2007–08 |
Orca whale protectionProhibits people and their vessels from being within 300 feet of or feeding any southern orca whale without an express exemption. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6448 2007–08 |
Behavior support servicesCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6456 2007–08 |
Counselor credentialingSeparates the profession of registered counselors into three professions that can perform counseling functions: agency-affiliated counselors, certified advisors, and certified counselors. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6458 2007–08 |
Health professionalsThe disciplinary authority (which may be Secretary of the Department or one of the health profession boards or commissions) is allowed to grant a license subject to conditions. A disciplinary authority can deny an application... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6470 2007–08 |
Patients with disabilitiesEstablishes a grant program to support research and training projects to improve services to people with developmental disabilities provided by health care providers. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6644 2007–08 |
Primary medical eye careRequires health carriers, beginning January 1, 2009, to meet various requirements related to enrollees' access to primary medical eye care providers for health care plans providing coverage for primary medical eye care. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6694 2007–08 |
Wages and affidavitsThe fee charged for the approval of statements of intent to pay prevailing wages and the certification of affidavits of wages paid is changed from $25 to $40. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6728 2007–08 |
Homeownership task forceRequires additional disclosure to mortgage borrowers. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6730 2007–08 |
Child careThe HECB and the SBCTC award child care grants. Grants must be proportionately distributed based on the financial support for child care received from the student government associations, and must be used exclusively for the... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6734 2007–08 |
Nurse staffingEstablishes a nurse staffing committee at each hospital by September 1, 2008. At least half the members will be registered nurses and the remainder will be hospital administrators. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6775 2007–08 |
Community technologyCreates the Community Technology Opportunity Program at Washington State University. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6777 2007–08 |
State landsClarifying interests in certain state lands. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6790 2007–08 |
Inmate educationDirects the Department of Corrections to establish a pilot program for the purpose of assessing the impact of inmate participation in two-year, post-secondary education programs. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6849 2007–08 |
Resident studentsBroadens the definition of "resident student" for purposes of qualification for in-state tuition rates and requires a report to the Legislature on the implementation of the change prior to the act's expiration in 2013. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5027 2007–08 |
Tax relief for zoosZoos that are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or zoos that are a nonprofit facility operating for the purpose of conserving endangered or threatened species, may claim the B&O deductions and sales and use... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5151 2007–08 |
Youth athletic coaches(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that parents, local jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and other entities providing athletic opportunities to youth need better information about the criminal histories of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5152 2007–08 |
Children on motorcycles(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that it is unlawful for any person to transport a child who is at least five years old but less than twelve years old on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle whose feet do not rest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5275 2007–08 |
Background checks/work groupDSHS is required to convene a workgroup to research state and federal laws regarding background checks. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5276 2007–08 |
Automatic dialing devices(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that protecting the well-being, tranquility, and privacy of the home is of the highest order in a free and civilized society, and the efficient conduct of private businesses and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5279 2007–08 |
Children's healthCreates the children's environmental health and protection advisory council. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5305 2007–08 |
Foster care youth medicalEligibility for Medicaid, Medical Assistance, is extended up to age 21 for youth that were in foster care on their 18th birthday on or after the effective date of this act. The Department will use existing foster care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
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