Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2001 1999–00 |
Educ specialist/transit chldThe Department of Social and Health Services will establish a pilot project that establishes an education specialist to coordinate information and services for transient children attending school. The project will cover... | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2002 1999–00 |
Vehicle theftThe crime is divided into two degrees. The current elements of the crime C taking the vehicle without permission or riding in it knowing it was taken without permission C become second degree motor vehicle theft, and the crime... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2012 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passageThe line at which oil tankers greater than 125,000 deadweight tons are prohibited from entering into state waters is moved westward to a line extending between Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2014 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneysDeclares that moneys received by the state of Washington in accordance with the settlement of the state's legal action against tobacco product manufacturers, exclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, shall be deposited in the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2028 1999–00 |
Intoxication as defenseDeclares that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to any criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2032 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsDeclares an intent that patients covered by health plans receive quality health care and that they: (1) Have sufficient and timely access to appropriate health care services; (2) have choice among providers; (3) are assured... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2034 1999–00 |
Auto insurance senior discntProvides that, when the spouse of a fifty-five year old or older insured dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium paid by the... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2037 1999–00 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides that a state employee may designate a person as a domestic partner by providing an affidavit in a form prescribed by the administrator in which the employee attests that: (1) The employee is participating in a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2038 1999–00 |
Public employee leaveAny leave that is provided to classified employees for purposes of bereavement extends to bereavement for the death of domestic partners. Any leave provided to classified employees to care for sick family members shall extend... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2040 1999–00 |
Salmon spawning bedsDirects the department to prohibit activities that harm or disturb the spawning beds of salmon and other fish on the Skagit river. Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to, wading in or standing on, driving motor... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2046 1999–00 |
Brain injury trust fundProvides that a one hundred dollar fine shall be assessed to a person who is either convicted, sentenced to a lesser charge, or given deferred prosecution as a result of an arrest for violating RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504,... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2056 1999–00 |
Optometrists' drug useDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2074 1999–00 |
Infant care/leave from workPertains to situations where the separation was to allow the claimant to care for the claimant's newborn child under the age of one month, if the claimant gave notice to the employer at least thirty days before leave to care... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2087 1999–00 |
Telephone slamming & billingThe Legislature finds that slamming and cramming are unfair and deceptive consumer practices. Current penalties and remedies need to be increased to deter these practices. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2101 1999–00 |
School funding reviewThe Temporary Citizens = Commission on School Funding and Education Excellence is created. The committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the state = s system of funding public schools using a two-stage process. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2103 1999–00 |
Residential property disclosRequires the disclosure of written agreements to buyers of residential real property. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2157 1999–00 |
Restaurant tip reportingAuthorizes restaurants credits for reporting tip income to the internal revenue service. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2166 1999–00 |
Port district aquatic lands$ Authorizes cities or towns to manage state-owned aquatic lands for the purpose of operating a publicly owned marina. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2167 1999–00 |
Health insurance grievanceFinds that individuals receiving coverage for health care services should have access to quality services that appropriately meet the needs of the individuals. Finds that individuals should have choice among the providers... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2220 1999–00 |
Visual surveillanceA person who, with premeditated intent, observes the private activity of another person, without the consent of the person being observed, is guilty of unauthorized visual surveillance. However, if the circumstances of the... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2236 1999–00 |
Early retirementAuthorizes a three percent per year reduction for early retirement. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2237 1999–00 |
Public retirement systemsRevises provisions relating to the public retirement systems. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2243 1999–00 |
Tipped employeesDirects the department of labor and industries to adopt rules concerning the protection of employee tips in eating and drinking establishments. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2253 1999–00 |
Needlestick/sharps injuriesRequires protections from needlestick injuries and other sharps. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2275 1999–00 |
Educational employee salaryRestores local control of educational employees' salaries. Repeals RCW 41.59.935. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |