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 5125 2005–06 |
Soils contaminationThe safe playground soils program, administered by the Department of Ecology (DOE) with assistance from the Department of Health (DOH) and local health jurisdictions, is created. The program's objective is to reduce health... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5128 2005–06 |
Dogs for fightingIt is a gross misdemeanor to sell or purchase, provide premises for sale or purchase, or aid or abet in the sale or purchase of a dog with the intention of using the dog in a fighting exhibition. Mere ownership or possession... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5131 2005–06 |
Firearms/insanityA verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity must be considered the same as a verdict of guilty for purposes of a person's right to possess a firearm. Information and records regarding involuntary commitment for mental health... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5147 2005–06 |
Petition signature gatheringThe Legislature's finding that payment on a per signature basis of signature gatherers for initiative and referendum petitions encourages fraud is amended to say that this form of payment has been shown in the state and the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5149 2005–06 |
Prescription drug marketingBeginning January 1, 2007, every pharmaceutical manufacturing company must annually disclose to the Office of the Attorney General the value, nature, and purpose of any gift, fee or payment made to any: (1) person or entity... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5174 2005–06 |
Customized wrk frce trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5188 2005–06 |
Children's environmentl hlthThe Children's Environmental Health and Protections Advisory Council is created. Membership includes 15 people representing the Legislature, several state agencies, parents of children who have been identified as having been... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5191 2005–06 |
K-12 finance studyThe K-12 finance study executive committee is created to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5211 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesA pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5218 2005–06 |
Temporary staffing servicesRevises the taxation of temporary staffing services. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5235 2005–06 |
Child labor lawsL&I must set a fee of $10 per business location for the administration and enforcement of minor work permits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5238 2005–06 |
BoilersUnfired low pressure vessels, regardless of their location, and certain small electric boilers with a maximum allowable pressure of less than 100 pounds per square inch are added to the list of devices exempt from L&I regulation. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5239 2005–06 |
Lien against homeownerA potential lien claimant providing proper "notice of right to claim a lien" may claim a lien for goods or services supplied to the new construction, repair, alteration or remodel of a single-family residence or appurtenant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5240 2005–06 |
Minimum wage violationsAn employer who violates a record keeping requirement under the Minimum Wage Act may be assessed a penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 per violation per employee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5258 2005–06 |
Controlled substancesThe spatial restriction around school grounds and school bus route stops is changed from 1000 feet to 200 feet. The restriction around the perimeter of school grounds applies during regular school hours. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5261 2005–06 |
Military service creditA member of PERS, TRS, SERS, LEOFF 2, WSPRS, or PSERS who is sufficiently incapacitated in the course of military service as to be unable to resume retirement system eligible employment may purchase service credit for the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5269 2005–06 |
Women's correctional centerFinds that a child's early attachment to his or her parent influences physical and intellectual development, forms the foundation for psychological development, and becomes the prototype for subsequent interpersonal relationships. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5291 2005–06 |
Joint operating agenciesThe competitive negotiation process for a JOA is extended to the acquisition of materials, equipment, and supplies, or for work to be performed in support of the siting, constructing, developing, or deploying of a renewable... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5302 2005–06 |
School district boardsSchool district board of directors may adopt a resolution authorizing each member of the school board to receiver compensation not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day the member attends an official meeting for the board... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5306 2005–06 |
Sexual health educationEvery school district that offers sexual health education must incorporate the January 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention. In addition to abstinence, sexual health education must teach... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5307 2005–06 |
Amusement ridesMakes go carts and bumper cars subject to laws regulating amusement apparatus. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5326 2005–06 |
Home rule charter citiesProvides first class cities with the option of using a "ranked voting system" (also known as "instant runoff voting"), thereby eliminating the need for a primary election. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5342 2005–06 |
Safe storage of firearmsReckless endangerment includes leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child, under 16 years of age, is likely to gain access and the child actually obtains... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5343 2005–06 |
Sale of firearms at gun showA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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