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 5771 2005–06 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesRequires coverage for neurodevelopmental therapies. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5777 2005–06 |
Offshoring of workServices performed under certain state contracts, or under subcontracts awarded under such contracts, may not be performed at locations outside the United States. This prohibition applies to state personal services, purchased... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5779 2005–06 |
Tax on meat processingThe legislature declares that the sole purpose of the 1967 act was to create a preferential B&O tax rate for the slaughtering, breaking, or processing of perishable meat products and/or selling the finished perishable meat... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5781 2005–06 |
Retired lcl gvrnmnt employeeDeclares that a "retired local government employee" means: (1) Persons who separated from employment with a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state and are receiving a retirement allowance under... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5784 2005–06 |
Sick leaveA state employee who leaves state service because of a reduction in force may opt to be paid for unused sick leave at the same rate as a state employee who retires. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5785 2005–06 |
Medical malpractice insA new program is created to provide supplemental medical malpractice insurance coverage for health care providers and facilities. The program pays qualified claims and defense costs, within limits, after January 1, 2005. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5798 2005–06 |
Tourism promotionCTED is to contract with an in-state business or organization to implement a television tourism promotion campaign in markets outside of Washington. No more than 15 percent of the television campaign appropriation is to be... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5799 2005–06 |
Payment of providersThe Department of Social and Health Services must pay providers who are not compensated by consumers in a timely fashion. The department must take such steps as may be necessary to collect the debt from the consumer. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5801 2005–06 |
Home care agenciesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to conduct a vendor rate study of home care agencies. The study is to include an analysis of using a value-based reimbursement system. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5802 2005–06 |
Part-time college facultyEstablishes a goal of the Legislature to provide sufficient funding in the next three biennia, within available funds, to pay part-time community and technical college faculty on a pro rata basis compared to full-time faculty. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5804 2005–06 |
Budgeting for higher eduDeclares that the policy of the state of Washington is to improve the access to, and the quality of, this state's postsecondary educational system. The budgetary policy of the state is to provide a level of fiscal commitment... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5805 2005–06 |
Preschools & kindergartensThe Department of Social and Health Services definition of agency, for regulating and licensing purposes, is amended to include preschools. The definition of preschools includes prekindergarten and kindergarten programs not... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5807 2005–06 |
Auto theftRequires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to create and facilitate the Washington state auto theft task force program. Requires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to appoint an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5815 2005–06 |
Health care directives infoDirects the state health care authority to coordinate the development and distribution by agencies administering state purchased health care programs of comprehensive information about health care directives under chapter... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5823 2005–06 |
Payment of final wagesWhen an employee leaves his or her employer, any wages due are paid to the employee within 24-hours of the separation. If an employer fails to pay the wages as required, the employer is liable for one hundred dollars in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5824 2005–06 |
Physical fitness services txAmends RCW 82.04.050 relating to the taxation of physical fitness services. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5827 2005–06 |
Nonprofit capital projectsThe following changes have been made to the Arts, Heritage and Community Service grant programs: (1) Additional alternate project lists are no longer authorized; (2) The program expiration date has been extended for six years... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5834 2005–06 |
Juvenile offndr case filingsThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) is required to study the reduction in juvenile offender case filings in King County, as compared to other counties in the state. JLARC is required to incorporate... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5837 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle insuranceMakes uninsured, underinsured, and personal injury protection motor vehicle insurance mandatory. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5842 2005–06 |
Retrospective ratingThe following funds must be used to administer a retrospective rating group's (group) program or be retained as reserves to meet any future assessments: (1) enrollment fees and other payments made by the group's members to... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5843 2005–06 |
College in high schoolThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Higher Education Coordinating Board are required to jointly develop and adopt rules governing the CHS program. Under the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5846 2005–06 |
Unused prescription drugsThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is to study and make recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2006 regarding the establishment of a program to distribute unused prescription drugs left over in... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5853 2005–06 |
Board of edu class 4 groupReclassifies the state board of education as a class four group. A class four group is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day during which the member attends an official... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5854 2005–06 |
Educational equityA statutory state policy on educational equity is established. Educational equity includes instruction that responds to the diverse needs of students in order to maximize each student's opportunity to reach his or her... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5855 2005–06 |
Board of edu voting rightsThe State Board of Education annually must elect a president and vice president and other officers as the board determines. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is an ex officio member and the chief executive officer of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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