Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5335 2007–08 |
Civil marriage equalityDeclares that it is the intent of this act to end discrimination in marriage based on gender and sexual orientation in Washington, to ensure that all persons in this state may enjoy the freedom to marry on equal terms, while... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5356 2007–08 |
Petition signature gatherersThe Legislature's finding that payment on a per signature basis of signature gatherers for initiative and referendum petitions encourages fraud and is amended to say that this form of payment has been shown in the state and... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5359 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas reportingCreates a greenhouse gas reporting study panel. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5386 2007–08 |
Environmental remediationThe retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. The B&O tax rate for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is set at the retailing rate of 0.471 percent.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5406 2007–08 |
Whistleblower protectionDefinitions for abuse of authority and gross mismanagement are added to the Whistle-Blower Protection Act. The existing definition of improper governmental action is amended to include any action by an employee: which is gross... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5460 2007–08 |
Natural resources departmentThe DNR is given express authority to issue lesser contractual agreements, such as easements, licenses, permits and rights-of-entry on leased state-owned aquatic lands. In state waterways, the jurisdiction of the federal... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5497 2007–08 |
Dropout preventionDirects the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to create, administer, and monitor a grant program for local partnerships of schools, families, and communities, known as "building bridges programs," to address... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5544 2007–08 |
Environmental noiseIt is a traffic infraction for an ORV to operate at more than 96 decibels at a distance of 20 inches from the tailpipe. It is a traffic infraction for an ORV to create noise that is plainly audible inside or immediately... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5553 2007–08 |
Oil spill programTug Programs: DOE is required to conduct two tug programs. The first program is a contingency tug program requiring DOE to enter into contracts that allow it to place rescue or response tugs in strategic locations. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5646 2007–08 |
Construction at universitiesThe threshold monetary values for determining whether building, construction, renovation, remodeling, or demolition must be put out for bid are raised to $70,000 generally and $50,000 if the work involves one trade or craft area. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5668 2007–08 |
Gain-sharing benefitsRevises provisions relating to gain-sharing benefits. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5693 2007–08 |
Raffles by state employeesAllows raffles by state employees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5694 2007–08 |
Sentencing guidelines commProvides for the appointment of a director of the sentencing guidelines commission. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5695 2007–08 |
Biomonitoring programA biomonitoring program is authorized in Washington to identify and secure a long-term funding source for implementing priorities identified for Washington State. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5724 2007–08 |
Survivor beneficiaryDomestic partner is defined as one of two unmarried, mentally competent adults in a close personal relationship in which the partners: (1) are responsible for each other's common welfare; (2) share the same regular and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5737 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefAll persons who are at least 61 years of age, those retired due to disabilities, armed forces veterans with 100 percent service connected disability, and surviving spouses of the above who are at least 57 years old are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5750 2007–08 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesNeurodevelopmental therapies are a covered benefit for children 18 and under, for large group policies, including the policy for state employees. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5757 2007–08 |
Health professions lic feesThe cost of each profession or occupation licensing program must be borne by the members of every profession except that the Secretary of the Department of Health will set fees for all certified health professions equally and... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5760 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programExpanding the Energy Freedom Program: The program is expanded to include projects to: (1) convert landfill methane gas or wastewater treatment gas into liquid fuel and (2) develop a refueling infrastructure for biofuels and... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5825 2007–08 |
Food sold at schoolsLimits the sale and serving of minimally nutritional food on public school campuses. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5837 2007–08 |
Nondiscrimination in eduThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will monitor local school districts' compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations concerning sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and sex... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5850 2007–08 |
Mental disordersDirects the office of the state long-term care ombudsman to provide ombudsman services for persons receiving services from regional support networks and licensed service providers under chapter 71.24 RCW. Repeals RCW 71.24.350. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5872 2007–08 |
Criminal justice legislationRequires the office of financial management to prepare a fiscal note for any bill introduced before the legislature that would result in a net increase in periods of incarceration in state adult or juvenile correctional facilities. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5949 2007–08 |
Adult family home providersPECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to adult family home providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive bargaining representative. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5980 2007–08 |
Nursing & boarding homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must notify the administrator of a boarding home, nursing home, or adult family home immediately upon learning that a current or prospective resident has been convicted of a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |