Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6082 2007–08 |
UnemploymentFor unemployment compensation claims that have an effective date after January 4, 2008, an individual is considered to have left work voluntarily and with good cause of a necessitous and compelling nature when: 1) He or she... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6092 2007–08 |
Moist snuffThe bill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Ways & Means): The taxation of moist snuff is changed from a tax based on wholesale price to a weight-based tax. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6101 2007–08 |
Legal notice web siteDeclares an intent to establish a state-sanctioned web site that shall serve as a more efficient, single repository for the posting on the internet, by any person or entity choosing to do so, of any public notice that is... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6106 2007–08 |
Regulation of certain tradesThe purpose of this bill is to establish guidelines for the regulation of construction trades or construction-related trades generally overseen in some capacity by L&I. All bills introduced in the legislature to regulate a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6122 2007–08 |
Autism programThe Department of Health (DOH) will establish the regional centers for Washington individuals with autism program in targeted areas of the state. DOH will confer with the Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6123 2007–08 |
Adult family home caregiversMakes the governor the public employer of adult family home caregivers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6147 2007–08 |
Retail establishmentsDeclares an intent of the legislature to establish: (1) A surcharge to the business and occupation tax on retail establishments; and (2) A tax credit for certain retail establishments. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6189 2007–08 |
Pharmacy owners complianceIntends to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring the timely availability of all legally prescribed drugs and devices in all state licensed pharmacies, and that each pharmacy comply with its duty to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6191 2007–08 |
Health care info disclosureRequires disclosure of certain health care information. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6200 2007–08 |
Prescription drug programThe HCA will create a prescription drug professional education (PDPE) program. The goal of the PDPE program is to promote evidence-based treatment and use of evidence-based prescriptions by health care practitioners... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6221 2007–08 |
WA health partnershipThe Washington Health Partnership is created as a public-private entity to provide comprehensive health coverage for all eligible residents of the state beginning January 1, 2010. The Partnership is governed and administered... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6225 2007–08 |
Staphylococcus aureusA system to monitor invasive MRSA is established. Laboratories are required to notify local health jurisdictions about confirmed cases of invasive MRSA and health care providers are required to notify the local health... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6279 2007–08 |
Cosmetology apprenticeshipsThe expiration date on the cosmetology apprenticeship pilot program is removed, making the program permanent. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6281 2007–08 |
Port property tax leviesThe authority of a port district located in a county with a population of one million or more to levy taxes is limited to levying taxes dedicated to paying the principal or interest on bonds existing as of January 1, 2008, and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5597 2007–08 |
Contracts with chiropractorsRequires health carriers to reimburse a participating provider chiropractor for provision of health care services by certain employees of the chiropractor working at the same location, if specified conditions are met. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 502, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5830 2007–08 |
Home visitationDirects the Children's Trust of Washington to fund evidence-based and research-based home visitation programs for improving parenting skills and outcomes for children. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 466, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5037 2007–08 |
Cell phone use while drivingProhibits, with limited exceptions, the use of wireless communications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless used in conjunction with a hands-free device. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5050 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle lemon lawChanges the calculation of the reasonable offset that a consumer is required to pay when a vehicle is replaced or repurchased under the Motor Vehicle Warranties Act. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5097 2007–08 |
Safe school plansRequires school districts to adopt and implement safe school plans. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5098 2007–08 |
College bound scholarshipCreates the Washington College Bound Scholarship Program to provide a four-year tuition scholarship program for students from low-income families. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5843 2007–08 |
Educational dataRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to conduct a feasibility study on expanding the statewide longitudinal student data system. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5320 2007–08 |
Public guardianship officeCreates an Office of Public Guardianship within the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide guardianship services to low-income individuals who have been determined by a court to need the services of a guardian. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5534 2007–08 |
Unemployment comp exemptionExcludes services performed by certain persons participating in performances sponsored by certain theater companies and dinner theaters, dance companies, musical groups and artists, and museums from employment for purposes of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| SB 5659 2007–08 |
Family & medical leave insProvides for family leave insurance benefits of $250 per week for up to five weeks for individuals on leave for the birth or placement of a child. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |