Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6042 2007–08 |
Recess in elementary school(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey of Washington elementary schools to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6083 2007–08 |
Medical information(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that health professionals shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars in addition to their annual licensing fee to the department of health. This money shall be used to provide access... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6205 2007–08 |
Sickle cell diseaseThe Joint Select Committee on Sickle Cell Disease is created. The committee will review current practices for screening, treatment, and education of the disease and make recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6280 2007–08 |
Family leave insurance(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Implements the family leave insurance program, but only with respect to designating agencies to administer and enforce the program, adopts government efficiencies to improve program... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6302 2007–08 |
Pharmaceutical marketers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Regulates gifts, grants, and gratuities made by pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, directly or indirectly, to any person or entity authorized to prescribe, dispense, or purchase... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6334 2007–08 |
Health care assistantsHealth care assistants are given restricted authority to administer Food and Drug Administration approved vaccines and immunizations by injection. Health care assistants can administer vaccines orally or topically as long as... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6412 2007–08 |
Permanent resident cardsTo verify a purchaser's age, a tobacco or liquor retailer may accept U.S. permanent resident cards, also known as green cards. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6413 2007–08 |
Gender-based termsGender-specific terms and references are made gender-neutral in several Titles of the RCW. For example, references to "man" or "men" are changed to "person" or "persons," "councilman" is changed to "councilmember," and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6433 2007–08 |
Labor regulationsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6444 2007–08 |
Children's product safety(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's product safety act. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6522 2007–08 |
Child care directors/workers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Provides collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6547 2007–08 |
Community athletics programsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6601 2007–08 |
Home care agencies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides the department of social and health services shall not contract with any home care agency, as defined in RCW 70.127.010, that has been found by the department of labor and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6618 2007–08 |
Arbitration to bargaining(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Imposes minimum obligations for appointment of an interest arbitration panel and for selection of negotiation dates. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6682 2007–08 |
Home care agencies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services, at the request of a home care agency licensed under chapter 70.127 RCW, to provide certain background check information in its... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6716 2007–08 |
Domestic partnerships(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Expands the rights and responsibilities for domestic partnerships, including provisions that address notice, public officials, public assistance, judicial process, veterans, community... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6731 2007–08 |
Independent contractor(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Consolidates, aligns, and clarifies exception tests for the determination of independent contractor status under unemployment compensation and workers' compensation laws. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6736 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to adopt and implement rules that enable working age adults with developmental disabilities to pursue and maintain gainful employment in... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6737 2007–08 |
WSU collective bargaining(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Intends to promote cooperative labor relations between Washington State University and the employees who provide instructional, research, and related academic services, and who are enrolled... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6750 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance orders(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that an order by the department of labor and industries awarding benefits shall become effective with benefits due on the date issued. Subject to this act, if the department order... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6762 2007–08 |
Community impact study(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires an independent comprehensive health impact study before the approval of an application for acquisition of a nonprofit hospital. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6835 2007–08 |
Rights of employees(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Extends the public employment relations commission's jurisdiction to labor relations involving symphony orchestras, operas, and performing arts theaters that do not meet the jurisdictional... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6952 2007–08 |
Health professions/feesEstablishes fees for athletic trainers, dental assistants, physical therapists, and physical therapist assistants. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 22, 2008 |
| SB 6712 2007–08 |
Rapid response loan program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the affordable housing and community facilities rapid response loan program in the department of community, trade, and economic development to assist eligible organizations to... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| SB 6944 2007–08 |
Long-term care facilitiesA boarding home's voluntary withdrawal from the Medicaid program is not an acceptable basis for the transfer or discharge of persons who are Medicaid eligible and have been residing in the boarding home on the day before the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2008 |