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 6127 2007–08 |
State ferriesLevel of Service Standards: Language is added allowing WSDOT to set a level of service standards for ferry routes such that they are seasonally flexible. Market Survey: The Commission is directed, with the involvement of WSDOT... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6144 2007–08 |
Pacific Northwest maritime(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the director, in consultation with appropriate state, tribal, and local governmental agencies, with federal land managers within the study area, with the advisory group created in... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6172 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6449 2007–08 |
Freedom of student pressEnsures free speech and free press protections for both high school and college students in the state. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6567 2007–08 |
Nursing facility paymentThe nursing facility payment statutes that are related to non capital payments are repealed effective July 1, 2009. The nursing facility payment statutes that deal with capital payments are repealed effective July 1, 2010. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6577 2007–08 |
Truth in music advertisingPromoting or conducting a live musical performance through advertising that claims or implies an affiliation between the performing musical group and a recording group is prohibited unless any of the following apply: the... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6597 2007–08 |
Minimum age for gamblingThe minimum age for engaging in a wagering activity regulated by the Gambling Commission, wagering on horse races, and purchasing lottery tickets is increased to 21 years of age. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6603 2007–08 |
Guaranteed health benefitsThe Guaranteed Health Benefit Program is created to provide preventive and catastrophic coverage for all eligible state residents beginning January 1, 2011. The program is governed by the Guaranteed Health Benefits Board... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6484 2007–08 |
Rental car taxExcludes car-sharing activities from the rental car tax. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6512 2007–08 |
Floyd Jones flywayLivingston Bay, which sits on the northeast side of Camano Island, is renamed the "Floyd Jones Flyway." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6515 2007–08 |
Energy savingsA sales and use tax exemption is provided to public entities for performance based contracted energy equipment and services and energy management systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6526 2007–08 |
Firearms possessionConcerns firearms possession by persons who are involuntarily committed. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6533 2007–08 |
Lawful source of incomeIt is an unfair practice for any person to discriminate in the rental of a dwelling to, or refuse to negotiate or enter into a rental agreement with, a person because of the person's lawful source of income. "Lawful source of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6536 2007–08 |
Best practices for studentsBy September 1, 2010, every ESD must implement best practices for students at risk to identify, intervene, and seek support for students showing emotional, social, or academic risk. ESDs 105 and 112 must develop a model... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6543 2007–08 |
Regional tolling authorityThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6365 2007–08 |
Association health plansThe Office of Insurance Commissioner (OIC) must routinely collect data from insurance carriers on their enrollment in health plans purchased through an association or member-governed group, known as association health plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6370 2007–08 |
Alarm system licensingAlarm system employees and alarm system companies are added to the private security guard, armed private security guard, and private security company licensing requirements and provisions. Alarm system employees and alarm... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6382 2007–08 |
Consumer protectionIn a suit for a CPA violation, the court has the discretion to award up to 50,000 dollars in damages for each CPA violation by the defendant to advance the interests of the CPA. The 50,000 dollars in damages may be awarded to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6384 2007–08 |
Online wine retailersAn out-of-state online retailer may obtain a wine shipper's permit, allowing the online retailer to ship wine to Washington residents. In order to obtain a wine shipper's permit, the online retailer must pay a fee as set by... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6393 2007–08 |
Faculty opportunitiesIn 2008 each community and technical college (college) must determine the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty positions held by part-time, nontenured, tenure-track, and tenured faculty in each academic department of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6411 2007–08 |
Conversion condominiumsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. Notice. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6432 2007–08 |
WSU bldg accountEliminates the appropriation requirement for expenditures from the Washington State University building account. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6440 2007–08 |
Tax info to the legislatureAmends the excise tax Secrecy Clause by expressly authorizing members or | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6304 2007–08 |
Firearms on campusInstitutions of higher education are specifically authorized to adopt rules restricting or prohibiting the possession or discharge of firearms in any institutionally owned or controlled lands, buildings, or facilities. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
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