Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6528 2001–02 |
Public works$ Allows state and local government agencies to use the lowest responsible bidder method in awarding contracts for public works projects. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6589 2001–02 |
Mental health treatment$ Establishes procedures and requirements for creating a mental health advance directive. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6597 2001–02 |
Public works contracting$ The threshold amount for using either of the alternative public works procedures is lowered from $12 million to $10 million. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6624 2001–02 |
Well construction$ Defines "environmental investigation well" and "remediation well". | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6637 2001–02 |
Ballot measure disclosure$ Requiring financial affairs statements for every person filing a proposed initiative or referendum measure with the Office of the Secretary of State. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6650 2001–02 |
Schools/Sept. 11 remembrance$ Allows for school districts to adopt policies providing for an annual moment of silence to remember the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6660 2001–02 |
Law officers/personal info$ Exempts from public disclosure the personal information about a law enforcement officer and the officer's family, or information that could easily lead to the discovery of such personal information, that is necessary for the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6704 2001–02 |
Terrorism$ Three new crimes with terrorist intent are created. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6718 2001–02 |
Clean energy consumption$ Directs the Department of General Administration to encourage certain state agencies to achieve the goal of a 10 percent increase in the use of clean energy resources, a reduction in overall energy use, or a combination of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6735 2001–02 |
Unemployment compensation$ Allows unemployment compensation recipients to elect to have their benefits deposited directly to their accounts in financial institutions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 1248 2001–02 |
Unemployment insurance$ Allows an individual whose separation from employment was necessary because of domestic violence or stalking to receive unemployment benefits. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6378 2001–02 |
LEOFFRS plan 2$ Creates a part-time leave of absence provision for law enforcement members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, adding to existing unpaid leave of absence provisions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6237 2001–02 |
Public transportationPublic employers offering transportation services may not contract out for those services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6322 2001–02 |
Voting systemsThe use of voting devices that use punched holes to record the voter's choices are prohibited for elections in this state as of January 1, 2007, if federal funding is provided by January 1, 2005. Approval by the Federal... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6349 2001–02 |
Transportation bondsThe State Treasurer is authorized to sell up to $900 million in toll facility bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state of Washington, for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Project. Debt service on the reimbursable bonds... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6415 2001–02 |
Price gouging/emergenciesUnjust enrichment from price gouging is prohibited and made subject to civil remedies. Essential consumer goods, emergency supplies and various other vital products and services may not be sold at clearly excessive prices... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6724 2001–02 |
Workers' compensationAll mental health professionals licensed by the Department of Health are allowed to treat injured workers upon referral by the workers' attending physicians. These professionals include: licensed advanced social workers,... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6772 2001–02 |
Workers' compensationRetrospective rating groups are to distribute at least 90 percent of refunds to group members. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6782 2001–02 |
Bank robberyThe act is known as the Robbery Act of 2002. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6244 2001–02 |
PrekindergartenSBE adopts standards and procedures for the voluntary accreditation of public and nonpublic pre-kindergarten programs. In establishing these standards, SBE reviews nationally developed standards and the accredited programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6263 2001–02 |
Modeling/ theatrical agncsIndividual persons who charge up front fees for modeling or theatrical employment services are no longer considered to be employment agencies. If a modeling or theatrical agency charges a fee for a service, the agency must... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6294 2001–02 |
Sex offender comm notificatnThe sheriff may produce level III community notification flyers in languages other than English upon request. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6318 2001–02 |
City charter electionsFor cities of the first class, if the vote in favor of adopting or amending a charter receives 40 percent or less of the total vote on the question of charter adoption or revision, no new election on the question of charter... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6339 2001–02 |
Title 48 RCWAll references to a repealed section of the code relating to midwives are eliminated and replaced with the nursing care statute. No exclusion or limitation of preexisting conditions may be applied by an insurer to a Medicare... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6346 2001–02 |
Sexual exploitatn of minorsIn a situation where a computer has been submitted either privately or commercially for repair, modification, or maintenance, and a person develops reasonable cause to believe the computer stores visual or printed matter that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |