Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6570 2003–04 |
Essential public facilitiesThe prohibition against a comprehensive plan or development regulation precluding the siting of essential public facilities does not prevent the plan or regulation from including any of the following: (1) reasonable decisional... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6572 2003–04 |
Problem gamblingA discussion of problem gambling issues and whether the tribe will consider contributing toward services for problem gambling must be included in compact negotiations conducted after the effective date of this act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6735 2003–04 |
RTID project authorityExpands RTID project authority. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6350 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingFor purposes of negotiating wages and wage-related matters, the state shall be represented by the Governor or the Governor's designee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6513 2003–04 |
Boater educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish by rule a program to provide required boating safety education. The program must be phased in so that all non-exempt boaters must obtain a boater education card by... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6549 2003–04 |
Ferries and U. S. flagState law requires schools, court rooms, and state buildings to install, display, and maintain the American and state flags. The Department of Transportation's Washington State Ferry System flies the American and state flags... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6722 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeAmends RCW 48.18.290 and 48.18.2901 relating to cancellation and nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6723 2003–04 |
Patient safety practicesFinds that: (1) Thousands of patients are injured each year in the United States as a result of medical errors, and that a comprehensive approach is needed to effectively reduce the incidence of medical errors in our health... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6724 2003–04 |
Health profession disciplineDeclares that effective mechanisms are needed to ensure that the small minority of health professionals who engage in unprofessional conduct are reported and disciplined in a timely and effective manner. Finds that... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6725 2003–04 |
Marketing assistance plansRequires the commissioner to create a Washington association to provide liability insurance for: (1) Adult family homes; (2) Community residential programs; (3) Contractors; (4) Hospitals; or (5) Health care clinics. Requires... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6726 2003–04 |
Adult family homesDeclares an intent to require all insurers authorized to write commercial or professional liability insurance to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide liability insurance for adult family home services. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6179 2003–04 |
Low-cost housingTwenty-five percent of the value of a donation for the provision of low-cost housing to low-income buyers in Washington State may be credited against the imposed business and occupations tax. To be eligible, the donation must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6344 2003–04 |
Liquor sale/identificationU.S. military identification cards that have imbedded, digital signatures are acceptable proof of identification for purposes of purchasing liquor in this state. The Liquor Control Board has authority to adopt rules regarding... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6704 2003–04 |
Health care provider/actionsStatutes regulating medical malpractice actions are amended in the areas of: allocation of fault; vicarious liability of hospitals; the statute repose; expert witnesses; pre-suit notice and certificate of merit requirements;... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2004 |
| SB 6181 2003–04 |
Genetic info/discriminationIncludes genetic information as a protected category in the law against discrimination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6691 2003–04 |
L & I overpaymentsProvides that, upon termination, dissolution, or abandonment of a corporate or limited liability company business, any officer, member, manager, or other person having control or supervision of payment and/or reporting of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6672 2003–04 |
HOV toll lanesThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) must establish and operate a HOT lane pilot project on the existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes on State Route 167. Tolls are to be established by the Transportation... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6681 2003–04 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits pyramid promotional schemes. Repeals RCW 19.102.010 and 19.102.020. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5198 2003–04 |
Public hospital districtsAllows reimbursement for travel and living expenses from public hospital districts to candidates for certain public hospital district positions to be extended to accompanying family members. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5302 2003–04 |
Liquor license suspensionAllows the Liquor Control Board to summarily suspend a liquor license for up to 180 days after a preliminary investigation. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5365 2003–04 |
Securities violationsCreates a Securities Prosecution Fund to be administered by the Department of Financial Institutions for the purpose of assisting law enforcement authorities in the prosecution of violations of the Securities Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5422 2003–04 |
Single premium credit insRegulates the sale of single premium credit insurance offered in connection with residential mortgage loan transactions. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5492 2003–04 |
TimesharesAuthorizes the sale of timeshare interests in certain projects not yet completed. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5524 2003–04 |
Rental of housingProvisions to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking from housing discrimination are expanded. 1. A tenant may terminate a rental agreement if the tenant, or a member of the household, is a victim... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 28, 2004 |