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 6123 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversMakes the governor the public employer of adult family home caregivers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6124 2007–08 |
Psychoactive substancesCreates a commission on psychoactive substance control to investigate and make recommendations for alternative regulatory approaches to the production, distribution, and control of psychoactive substances with the objective of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6147 2007–08 |
Retail establishmentsDeclares an intent of the legislature to establish: (1) A surcharge to the business and occupation tax on retail establishments; and (2) A tax credit for certain retail establishments. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6189 2007–08 |
Pharmacy owners complianceIntends to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring the timely availability of all legally prescribed drugs and devices in all state licensed pharmacies, and that each pharmacy comply with its duty to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6190 2007–08 |
Production of wineDeclares that equipment used in the production of wine does not need to be listed, labeled, or otherwise indicated as acceptable by an accredited electrical product testing laboratory if the equipment was manufactured in a... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6191 2007–08 |
Health care info disclosureRequires disclosure of certain health care information. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6200 2007–08 |
Prescription drug programThe HCA will create a prescription drug professional education (PDPE) program. The goal of the PDPE program is to promote evidence-based treatment and use of evidence-based prescriptions by health care practitioners... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6221 2007–08 |
WA health partnershipThe Washington Health Partnership is created as a public-private entity to provide comprehensive health coverage for all eligible residents of the state beginning January 1, 2010. The Partnership is governed and administered... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6225 2007–08 |
Staphylococcus aureusA system to monitor invasive MRSA is established. Laboratories are required to notify local health jurisdictions about confirmed cases of invasive MRSA and health care providers are required to notify the local health... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6249 2007–08 |
Community and urban forestryThe authority for DNR to conduct a community and urban forestry program is changed from discretionary to mandatory. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6274 2007–08 |
Six inch freeboard exceptionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6291 2007–08 |
Welfare tax paymentsFor cities or counties to receive distributions under the City-County Assistance Account an authorizing proposition must be submitted to the voters of the eligible city or county; and the proposition must be approved by a... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6292 2007–08 |
Craft distilleriesA craft distillery license is created. The fee for a craft distillery license is 100 dollars per year. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5597 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsRequires health carriers to reimburse a participating provider chiropractor for provision of health care services by certain employees of the chiropractor working at the same location, if specified conditions are met. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5647 2007–08 |
Tourism promotionAllows lodging tax revenues to be used until June 30, 2013, for operations expenditures for tourism promotion as well as to market and operate special events and festivals. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5882 2007–08 |
State heritage centerAuthorizes fees for the repayment of a certificate of participation (financing agreement) for the construction and maintenance of the Heritage Center and for various operating expenses. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 523, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5101 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition waiversExpands eligibility for state employee college tuition waivers to include public school teachers and certificated instructional staff who are holding or seeking an endorsement in a state-identified shortage area. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5790 2007–08 |
Skill centersCreates a definition of a skill center and requires that enrolled students be funded at up to 2.0 full-time equivalents. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 463, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5830 2007–08 |
Home visitationDirects the Children's Trust of Washington to fund evidence-based and research-based home visitation programs for improving parenting skills and outcomes for children. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 466, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5037 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingProhibits, with limited exceptions, the use of wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless used in conjunction with a hands-free device. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5050 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle lemon lawChanges the calculation of the reasonable offset that a consumer is required to pay when a vehicle is replaced or repurchased under the Motor Vehicle Warranties Act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5317 2007–08 |
Child care safetyExpands the purpose of the Department of Early Learning (DEL) statutes to include providing information to promote the hiring of suitable providers of child care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 6117 2007–08 |
Reclaimed waterRequires the state to expand both direct financial support and financial incentives for capital investments in water reuse and reclaimed water. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5097 2007–08 |
Safe school plansRequires school districts to adopt and implement safe school plans. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5098 2007–08 |
College bound scholarshipCreates the Washington College Bound Scholarship Program to provide a four-year tuition scholarship program for students from low-income families. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
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