Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6120 2009–10 |
Property tax levy for parksRequires the state in each year, subject to the limitations in RCW 84.55.010, to levy for collection in the following year for the support of the state parks a tax of one cent per thousand dollars of assessed value upon the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6147 2009–10 |
Fiscal reformIndividual income above certain thresholds which is earned from Washington sources is taxed at 1 percent. The tax does not apply to the income of corporations; however, partners of partnerships and shareholders are subject to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6189 2009–10 |
Sales and use tax on candyAsks the voters to approve a sales and use tax on candy. Appropriates forty million dollars, which reflects the increased revenue receipts from sales tax on candy, to the state health care authority for the biennium ending... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6236 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsDNR may maintain a list of forest biomass available on public lands. DNR may use the list to limit the sale of forest biomass when it is determined that the overall supply in a region or watershed is depleted. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6244 2009–10 |
Green home/definitionsRequires the State Building Code Council to adopt by rule a definition for a green home and an energy efficient home. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6246 2009–10 |
Asbestos-related liabilitiesAddresses limitations on asbestos-related liabilities relating to certain mergers or consolidations occurring before 1972. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6249 2009–10 |
Kids at hopeFinds that: (1) Every child is unique. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6283 2009–10 |
WSU extension energy programThe statute requiring the establishment of a POS program in GA is repealed, and a new statute requires the WSU energy program to establish a POS program. The entities eligible to receive POS services is clarified to include... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6287 2009–10 |
Annexation to fire districtExempts the property in a city, partial city, or town being annexed into a fire protection district (district) from being subject to excess tax levies for pre-annexation debts of the district, provided the property in the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6347 2009–10 |
Seawater desalinationThe Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) must establish and convene a work group to study seawater desalination. The work group consists of the Departments of Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, and Fish and Wildlife, and the PSP.... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6364 2009–10 |
Capital supp budget 2010The 2009-11 biennial capital appropriations for the various agencies and programs of the state are modified. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6367 2009–10 |
Agency web sites/pub recordsAllows public agencies to respond to a public records request by providing an Internet address for the location of the requested records. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6375 2009–10 |
Search & rescue volunteersRequires an agency to grant leave with pay to an employee engaged in volunteer search and rescue activities. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6443 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco taxationAddresses taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Requires the state treasurer, by July 1, 2011, and by July 1st of each year thereafter, to transfer eighteen million dollars from the general fund into the tobacco... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6460 2009–10 |
Condo resale certificatesA reasonable charge for a resale certificate may not exceed $275 and may be adjusted for inflation based on the consumer price index. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6471 2009–10 |
Energy facil site eval councCommercially operated nuclear power facilities of any size and biofuel refineries capable of processing more than 25,000 barrels per day are added to EFSEC's siting jurisdiction. Moving EFSEC from the Department of Commerce to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6489 2009–10 |
Energy efficiency codeEnergy efficiency standards are established for televisions with screens of 1,400 square inches or smaller. Televisions manufactured beginning in 2011 must meet energy efficiency standards in California regulations promulgated... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6492 2009–10 |
L & I subpoenas/electriciansThe Director or the Director's representatives are authorized to issue subpoenas to enforce the production and examination of any information needed to enforce the law surrounding electrical installations and electricians if... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6500 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6541 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsThe Washington Voluntary Account Program (program) is created in DRS. The director of DRS (director) must design a plan to operate the program. The program has two tiers. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6579 2009–10 |
State information systemsCreates an Information Systems Improvement Committee to develop recommendations for improving information technology (IT) and systems across state and local governments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6633 2009–10 |
Breast cancer license platesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6635 2009–10 |
Appraisal of green buildingsAppraisers of residential or commercial green buildings must successfully complete a state-accredited course on the appraisal of green buildings. A green building is defined as a residential or commercial structure that has... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6656 2009–10 |
Energy conservation servicesAllows municipalities within the electric service territories of Tacoma Public Utilities, Seattle City Light, and Puget Sound Energy to create and operate an energy conservation services utility until June 30, 2015. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6659 2009–10 |
Pollution liability agencyPLIA, its duties , and the pollution liability insurance program are transferred to the Department . The D irector o f PLIA is the D irector of the D epartment or the D irector's appointed representative. The Director of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |