Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6587 2005–06 |
Mental helath ombudsmanA centralized, independent Office of Mental Health Ombudsman (OMHO) is created. Services are provided by a nonprofit organization contracting with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5407 2005–06 |
Incarcerated parentsRequires the Department of Corrections to establish an oversight committee to develop a comprehensive interagency plan to provide the necessary services and supports for children whose parents are incarcerated. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5691 2005–06 |
Jury source listsThe legislature finds that in counties with more than one superior court facility, jurors are being asked to travel excessively long distances to attend court proceedings. Consideration of a juror's proximity to a particular... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6324 2005–06 |
Foster careThe bill extends the provision allowing children to remain in foster care until the age of 21 while pursuing post-secondary education so long as they maintain a 2.5 grade point average and remain enrolled in school. The number... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6469 2005–06 |
Commission/health care costsThe Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Cost and Access is created to provide a forum for the development and implementation of long-term strategies to assure access to secure, appropriate, and affordable care for all... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6503 2005–06 |
Generation of electricityAn exemption is provided from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200 watts of electricity using qualified hydropower. Definition of qualified hydropower is added to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6516 2005–06 |
Use of alternative fuelsThe sale of parts or components that are integral and necessary to enable a motor vehicle to operate using at least a 50 percent concentration by volume of an alternative fuel is exempted from the state retail and use tax. The... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6622 2005–06 |
Vulnerable adult abuseUpon request, DSHS must disclose that an abuse report has been received and the status of an investigation. The information must be disclosed unless there is reason to believe the disclosure may compromise the safety or... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6712 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial developmentCreating a B&O Exemption for Small Businesses . Eligible businesses, with five or fewer employees, are exempt from the B&O tax for any two-year period during the first five years of business. An eligible business must meet the... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6714 2005–06 |
Microenterprise developmentThe Microenterprise Development Program is established in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The department is to provide organizational support to a statewide microenterprise association and contract... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6739 2005–06 |
Campaign contributionsCandidates for county, city, and town offices are added to those to which the $700 contribution limitation applies. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6759 2005–06 |
Basic health planEach December, the HCA must report the number of BHP enrollees who were employed, or who were the spouse or child of someone who was employed, for each month of the preceding fiscal year. The report must also indicate the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6186 2005–06 |
Insurance/dependent childrenIf a health plan provides dependent coverage for an individual or group, it must give the individual or each member of the group the option of covering any unmarried dependent: (1) under the age of twenty-five; or (b) under... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6363 2005–06 |
Worksite health promotionThe Legislature finds that worksite health promotion programs have both health and financial benefits, and states its intent to encourage their development. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6863 2005–06 |
Credit card applicationsFinds that the number of unrequested solicitations to residents for credit cards is a cause for concern and consider them to be a violation of the consumer protection laws of Washington state. Finds that rising interest rates... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 5183 2005–06 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family swelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6515 2005–06 |
Biofuel consumer informationFrom specifically appropriated funds, a biofuels consumer education and outreach program will be established at the WSU Extension Energy Program. The program will provide information regarding use of biofuels in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6559 2005–06 |
Low-income housingTax credit program created . A tax credit is created for contributions approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that are made to the Housing Trust Fund or a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6850 2005–06 |
Distribution of beer & wineAny domestic or out-of-state winery that produces less than 5000 cases of wine annually may distribute its products directly to retailers. Any in-state or out-of-state winery that produces more than 5000 cases annually may... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6809 2005–06 |
Residents/dispute resolutionDuring an informal dispute resolution (IDR) process, the Department of Social and Health Services is required to provide an opportunity for input from interested residents and resident representatives. The resident and... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6813 2005–06 |
Juv corrections employeesAuthorizes binding arbitration for juvenile corrections employees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6769 2005–06 |
Sex offenders/long-term careProvides that, in addition to the disclosures authorized under RCW 4.24.550, when a sex offender classified at risk level II or III is expected to be released or placed by the department of corrections or a local jail into a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| SB 6761 2005–06 |
Community rates/health plansPremiums for health benefit plans for individuals who purchase the plan as a member of a purchasing pool (1) consisting of 500 or more individuals affiliated with a particular industry; (2) to whom care management services are... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| SB 5069 2005–06 |
Family leave insuranceEstablishes the family leave insurance program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| SB 5159 2005–06 |
Health care disputesRequires the Department of Health to establish a schedule of maximum fees that may be charged by certified independent review organizations. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2006 |