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 6350 2005–06 |
Vesting of rights/landSpecifies actions required for vesting of rights in land use actions. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6392 2005–06 |
Mental health servicesClarifies that coverage for mental health services as defined in RCW 48.21.241, 48.44.341, and 48.46.291 applies to all group health plans for groups other than small groups as defined in RCW 48.43.005. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5380 2005–06 |
Liquor revolving fundThe transfer of $150,000 in liquor license fees for OSPI's use is discontinued and the fees remain in control of the LCB for use in their alcohol education program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5473 2005–06 |
Health insurance poolThe current law regarding immunity for actions taken in connection with the operation of the Washington State Health Insurance Pool is changed to provide that the pool, its members, board directors, officers, employees, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5544 2005–06 |
Voluntary accounts programThe Washington Voluntary Accounts Program is created in order to provide individual retirement accounts to workers in Washington State. The amount that may be contributed to an individual retirement accounts created under this... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5866 2005–06 |
PERS & TERS allowancesThe time frame within which PERS 1 and TRS 1 members with 30 years of service must choose to opt into the supplemental defined contribution plan after accumulating thirty years of service credit is extended from six months to... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6265 2005–06 |
Emergency managementDeclares it is the policy of the state of Washington that in the event of an emergency or disaster, and for the purposes of search and rescue activities, an emergency worker shall make every practicable attempt under the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6272 2005–06 |
Loans to assist teachersProvides zero interest loans to assist teachers in obtaining national board certification. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6273 2005–06 |
Public natural resourcesFinds that the state of Washington has an affirmative duty to protect, manage, and conserve public natural resources such as the state's animal and plant life, and must take this public trust into account when making decisions... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6289 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fightersAn agency is required to allow an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter to respond to a fire or natural disaster when called to duty. The employee's salary and associated benefits must be continued. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6302 2005–06 |
Parking fees at state parksProvides that the commission may not charge a fee for the first two hours of parking in a state park. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5020 2005–06 |
Peace corps volunteersSchool district boards of directors must grant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the Peace Corps who volunteers for the Peace... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5025 2005–06 |
Community swim facilityFinds that the development of a combined intercollegiate and community swim facility at the University of Washington will provide a significant benefit to the state. Declares an intent to support a swim facility with the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5029 2005–06 |
Safe water in schoolsThe state Board of Health (BOH) must adopt drinking water quality regulations for public and state-approved private K-12 school facilities by August 1, 2006, and report results to the legislature by December 1, 2006.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5066 2005–06 |
Physical fitness services txRecognizes that better health outcomes improve not only citizens' well-being but also lessen the fiscal burden on the state. Recognizes that lowering the cost of joining fitness clubs and organizations will provide an... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5068 2005–06 |
Health information for youthDeclares an intent to enhance the healthy development of young people in Washington state by taking opportunities to provide them with information needed to help reduce rates of teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5075 2005–06 |
Promise scholarship programAmends RCW 28B.119.010 relating to academic eligibility for the Washington promise scholarship program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5076 2005–06 |
College in high schoolFinds that: (1) Many high school students who wish to earn college credits are unable to participate in the running start program because they live in areas that do not have local colleges; and some students who would like to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5098 2005–06 |
Energy efficiency/productsEstablishes minimum standards and testing procedures for 12 electrical products. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5099 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsProvides that, on or before December 31, 2005, the department shall adopt rules, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement the light duty motor vehicle emission standards of the state of California,... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5100 2005–06 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsLegislative Findings . Among other things, the legislature finds that greenhouse gases have increased substantially since the beginning of the industrial revolution, and that the rise in greenhouse gases is due in large part... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5114 2005–06 |
Smoking near public placesProhibits smoking within thirty-five feet of a public place. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5116 2005–06 |
Skate parksAny person using or riding a skateboard, bicycle, scooter, or roller skates within a publicly owned or operated skate park is required to wear an approved protective helmet. An "approved protective helmet" is a head covering... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5122 2005–06 |
Secretary of stateBeginning with the 2008 general election the position of Secretary of state will be nonpartisan. Candidates seeking that office in 2008 will run as nonpartisan and be qualified and elected as such. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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