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 6059 2005–06 |
Sick leave poolsRequires the Department of Personnel and other personnel authorities to establish rules or policies to create a sick leave pool for state employees under their respective jurisdictions. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6508 2005–06 |
Renewable fuelEstablishes minimum renewable fuel content requirements and fuel quality standards for biodiesel and ethanol. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6540 2005–06 |
Processing liquor licensesMakes changes to the law related to the processing of liquor licenses, and makes technical changes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6723 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS killed at workReimburses the cost of Health Care Authority insurance premiums for surviving spouses and dependents of members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) killed in the course of employment. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6791 2005–06 |
Ferries/liquor licensesAllows an entity licensed to serve beer and/or wine on a Washington ferry to serve beer and/or wine on any ferry assigned to a designated ferry route. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 5330 2005–06 |
Economic development grantsDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development to create an inventory of grant opportunities for state agencies, local governments, and other community organizations engaged in economic development activities. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6244 2005–06 |
Oil spill preventionRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to adopt procedures for evaluating the adequacy of oil spill contingency plans held by tank, cargo, and passenger vessels, and to conduct random, unannounced oil spill practice... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6362 2005–06 |
Voter registrationModifies existing laws related to challenging voter registrations, the use of a nontraditional address for voter registration purposes, and information required for voter registration. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6411 2005–06 |
Collective bargainingIncreases the maximum allowable term for certain collective bargaining agreements from three to six years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6480 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to public works contracts awarded by the Department of Transportation. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6630 2005–06 |
Threatening individualsCreates the Community Protection Program to provide a structured, therapeutic environment for persons who have developmental disabilities and who constitute a risk to others. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6661 2005–06 |
Beer commissionEstablishes the Washington Beer Commission (Commission), subject to referendum approval by affected producers, and prescribes its membership, responsibilities, authorities and obligations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6823 2005–06 |
Distribution of beer & wineAllows wineries, breweries, and microbreweries in Washington and other states to distribute an unlimited amount of wine and beer of their own production to Washington retailers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6717 2005–06 |
Criminal background checksExtends the Joint Task Force on Criminal Background Check Processes (Task Force) one additional year. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| SB 6720 2005–06 |
Criminal history record infoCorrects several technical mistakes that were included in Substitute Senate Bill 5899 passed in 2005. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| SB 5236 2005–06 |
Prevailing wage programDiscontinues the quarterly transfer of 30 percent of the Public Works Administration Account to the General Fund. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 5535 2005–06 |
OptometryEstablishes a timetable for all optometrists to meet standards for the use and prescription of medications. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6193 2005–06 |
Health profession work forceRequires the Department of Health to send surveys to health care providers to gather data about the health care work force. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6194 2005–06 |
Multicultural edu/healthRequires education programs that train health care providers to incorporate multicultural health training into their curricula. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6196 2005–06 |
State board of healthRequires that one member of the State Board of Health be a health official from a federally recognized tribe. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6197 2005–06 |
Health disparities councilCreates the Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Health Disparities to develop an action plan for eliminating health disparities and conduct health impact reviews. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6368 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals the nursing facility quality maintenance fee effective July 1, 2007. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6396 2005–06 |
Sick leave/part-time facultyModifies sick leave accumulation policies for part-time academic employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6558 2005–06 |
Motion picture industryCreates the Approved Motion Picture Competitiveness Program to provide funding assistance for film production related costs in order to improve the state's competitive position in the film production industry. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6731 2005–06 |
Sellers of travelMakes it a crime to knowingly promote travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
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