Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5274 2019–20 |
Pacific islanders/dentalCreates a dental care program for Washington residents who are citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 311, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5360 2019–20 |
Retirement system defaultsChanges the default retirement for new members to the Public Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, or School Employees' Retirement System from Plan 3 to Plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 313, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5380 2019–20 |
Opioid use disorderModifies the protocols for using medications to treat opioid use disorder. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5425 2019–20 |
Maternal mortality reviewsExtends the Maternal Mortality Review Panel (Review Panel). | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5573 2019–20 |
Domestic violence TBIsRequires DSHS develop recommendations to improve the statewide response to traumatic brain injury (TBI) suffered by domestic violence survivors, in consultation with the Washington TBI strategic partnership advisory council... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5577 2019–20 |
Orca whales/vesselsIncreases the distance within which a vessel or other object may not approach a southern resident orca whale (orca). | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5741 2019–20 |
All payer claims databaseTransfers authority of the statewide, all-payer health care claims database (APCD) from the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) on January 1, 2020. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2019 |
May 8, 2019 |
| SB 5027 2019–20 |
Extreme risk protect. ordersAuthorizes the court to enter an ERPO against a person under the age of eighteen years and requires notice to the person's parent or guardian of the legal obligation to safely secure any firearms. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5035 2019–20 |
Prevailing wage lawsExtends the time period for filing a prevailing wage complaint from 30 days to 60 days from the acceptance date of the public works project. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5116 2019–20 |
Clean energyRequires all electric utilities to eliminate from their allocation of electricity coal-fired resources by December 31, 2025. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5199 2019–20 |
Correctional emp arbitrationGrants correctional employees of regional jails and certain juvenile detention facilities interest arbitration under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5205 2019–20 |
Incomp. for trial/firearmsRequires the court to determine whether a defendant has a history of violent acts when dismissing nonfelony charges because the defendant is incompetent to stand trial. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2019 |
May 7, 2019 |
| SB 5021 2019–20 |
DOC/interest arbitrationGrants interest arbitration to Department of Corrections employees under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5022 2019–20 |
Higher ed./interest arbitr.Provides binding interest arbitration for duly sworn police officers employed as members of a police force established by state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 234, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5223 2019–20 |
Electrical net meteringRequires an electric utility to make conventional net metering available to eligible customer-generators on a first-come, first-served basis until the earlier of either June 30, 2029, or the first date upon which the... | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5233 2019–20 |
Sick leave/collective barg.Exempts workers covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) from state sick leave requirements if the CBA meets certain criteria, including establishing provisions for sick leave that meet or exceed the benefits... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5334 2019–20 |
Common interest ownershipModifies the implied warranties for construction of a condominium under the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA) by removing the requirement that the condominium be constructed in accordance with all laws... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 30, 2019 |
| SB 5063 2019–20 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires that return envelopes provided to voters for all election ballots include prepaid postage. | Joe Nguyen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5210 2019–20 |
Hearing instruments/noticesRequires persons who dispense hearing instruments to notify potential purchasers of the uses, benefits, and limitations of telecoil-enabled and bluetooth devices. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5474 2019–20 |
Self-insurers/L&I ordersAllows a self-insured employer to serve an order made by the Department of Labor and Industries closing a claim, which communication triggers the 60-day appeal deadline. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5689 2019–20 |
Harassment, etc./schoolsRequires school districts to: adopt or amend policies and procedures relating to transgender students that, at a minimum, incorporate all the elements of the model transgender student policy and procedure; and to designate a... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 29, 2019 |
| SB 5119 2019–20 |
Contracted highway workersExpands the category of highway workers, for purposes of mandatory tuition waivers for children and surviving spouses, to highway workers employed on a transportation project by a general contractor or subcontractor. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5297 2019–20 |
Assistant AG bargainingGrants Assistant Attorneys General collective bargaining rights under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5394 2019–20 |
Liquor licensees/web sitesAuthorizes liquor manufacturers, distributors, and their licensed representatives to post and share on their websites and social media accounts, promotional information and images, related to certain events at on-premises... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |
| SB 5471 2019–20 |
ElevatorsChanges the 30-day period for a temporary elevator mechanic license to one year. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2019 |
Apr 26, 2019 |