Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5678 2007–08 |
Workers' compensationThe Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) is to contract with an independent researcher with demonstrated experience in workers' compensation systems to conduct a study of the incidence of total permanent disability pensions.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5687 2007–08 |
Workers' comp disabilityThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5696 2007–08 |
Patient safety actThe Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) is to appoint an advisory committee on nurse staffing, consisting of 15 members. This committee will make recommendations regarding patient assignment limits, quality indicators,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5699 2007–08 |
Medical benefitsThe Department of Social and Health Services can require all insurance carriers, pharmacy benefit managers, and other parties to provide information on enrollees for improved coordination of benefits and third party recovery.... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5700 2007–08 |
UnionizationFinds that the state's tax policy currently provides for tax exemptions and credits, as well as preferential tax rates, for certain industries. The state's tax policy does not, however, require neutrality towards unionization... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5716 2007–08 |
Retainer hlth care practicesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5727 2007–08 |
Nursing facility medicaidRevises provisions relating to the nursing facility medicaid payment system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5728 2007–08 |
Educational staff associatesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5729 2007–08 |
Public health fundingLocal Public Health Financing Account: The Local Public Health Financing Account (Account) is created in the State Treasury. The Account is funded by redirecting the portion of cigarette taxes sent to the General Fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5735 2007–08 |
Construction contractorsThe definition of "contractor" is amended to include developers, tree service providers, cabinet installers and construction consultants. The term "general contractor" includes a contractor whose business operations require... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5736 2007–08 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises the nursing facility payment system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5737 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefAll persons who are at least 61 years of age, those retired due to disabilities, armed forces veterans with 100 percent service connected disability, and surviving spouses of the above who are at least 57 years old are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5741 2007–08 |
FirefightersThe presumption that, for fire fighters, certain diseases are occupationally related is extended to include: an injury to the heart causing death, or any health condition or impairment resulting in total or partial disability... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5750 2007–08 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesNeurodevelopmental therapies are a covered benefit for children 18 and under, for large group policies, including the policy for state employees. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5776 2007–08 |
Foster care benefitsBefore denying, reducing, or terminating any foster care maintenance payment, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must give prior written notice to the foster child, the child's representative, and caregiver. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5777 2007–08 |
Dept of social & health svcsAmends RCW 74.13.031 relating to the duties of the department of social and health services. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5783 2007–08 |
Care providersAdditional factors to be considered by an interest arbitration panel resolving an impasse in collective bargaining involving individual providers or family child care providers under the PECBA are specified. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5795 2007–08 |
Special parking privilegesIn addition to a licensed physician, or a licensed, advanced registered nurse practitioner, a licensed physician assistant can determine if one of the appropriate criteria is met, or that the applicant's disability is... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5817 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against childAny sex offense committed against a child under the age of 18 may be prosecuted at any time after commission. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5825 2007–08 |
Food sold at schoolsLimits the sale and serving of minimally nutritional food on public school campuses. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5832 2007–08 |
Automatic sprinkler systemsThe date by which automatic sprinklers must be installed is extended to December 1, 2009. The definition of nightclub is changed to reflect the 2006 International Building Code standards, and is limited to nightclubs having... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5837 2007–08 |
Nondiscrimination in eduThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will monitor local school districts' compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations concerning sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sex... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5845 2007–08 |
Security guardsNew definitions are added for "department-certified trainer," "initial postassignment training," "instruction," and "postassignment refresher training." The Director of DOL is required to meet with interested parties to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5848 2007–08 |
Overtime for nursesRevises the mandatory overtime prohibition applicable to nurses, but only with respect to increasing the types of health care facilities that are subject to the prohibition from requiring nurses to perform overtime work. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5853 2007–08 |
Victim of identity theftOnly a victim of the crime of identity theft must produce a police report in order to place a security freeze on the victims's credit report at a credit reporting agency. The victim of a data breach does not have to produce a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |