Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6696 2003–04 |
Postage costsB&O, retail sales, and use tax does not apply to charges made for postage, if all of the following requirements are met: 1. the postage is purchased from the United States Postal Service; 2. the postage was purchased on behalf... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6747 2003–04 |
Retired lcl gvrnmnt employeeAuthorizes retired local government employees to receive benefits from the public employees' benefit board. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5018 2003–04 |
VoyeurismThe crime of voyeurism includes knowingly viewing, photographing or filming, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, the intimate areas of another person. It must be done without that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5093 2003–04 |
Retirement benefitsMembers of TRS, SERS, and PERS may begin to collect benefits at age 70½ without separating from service. Employees choosing to begin benefits in this way cease to earn new service credit or make contributions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6288 2003–04 |
Tribes/CERBReferences to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities," the section of the CERB statute relating to grants, and the section relating to application for CERB funds. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6306 2003–04 |
Rule change noticeA summary of the statements of inquiry may be sent to parties who request receipt of the agency's statement of inquiry. A four-year pilot project is established that requires at least ten agencies to send the required three... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6386 2003–04 |
Electrification projectsThe efforts undertaken by the federal government, in other west coast states, and in Canada and Mexico are recognized, and the Department of Ecology (DOE) is directed to work cooperatively with them to seek compatible... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5631 2003–04 |
Trafficking in personsCreates the crime of trafficking in the first degree, a seriousness level XIV, class A felony. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6071 2003–04 |
Veterans/retirementOperation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War II are added to the list of periods of war used to determine whether or not an individual qualifies as a veteran for the purpose of eligibility for PERS 1... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6150 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingThe length of collective bargaining agreements between local government and an exclusive bargaining representative is changed from three years to six years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6241 2003–04 |
RCW respectful languageThe Code Reviser is directed to replace current terminology with such terms as "individuals with disabilities," "individuals with mental illness," and "individuals with mental retardation." All agency orders creating new rules... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6251 2003–04 |
Service credit purchaseMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS, TRS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to purchase up to five years of additional service credit at the time of retirement. Additional service credit purchased in this... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6342 2003–04 |
Bird areasThe Natural Heritage Program at the Department of Natural Resources may use the information collected by qualifying nonprofit organizations to recognize important bird areas. When the project recognizes an important bird area,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6355 2003–04 |
Disability boardsThe qualifications of the active or retired fire fighters and active or retired law enforcement officers who are eligible to serve on the county disability board and who are eligible to vote for those board members are... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6511 2003–04 |
Manufactured home locationNo county, city, town, or code city may enact any statute or ordinance that restricts the location of manufactured homes in manufactured housing communities based exclusively on the age or dimensions of the manufactured home. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6538 2003–04 |
Campaign account inspectionThe books of account must be kept open for public inspection by appointment on any day from the eighth day before the election through the day immediately before election day. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6596 2003–04 |
Adulteration of feedWashington's commercial feed statutes are modified to specifically reference, as unlawful, the sale or distribution of ruminant feed adulterated with any animal protein prohibited and considered unsafe under state and federal... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6664 2003–04 |
Guardianship bondFunds held in all fiduciary and trust accounts must be bonded, unless the funds are held subject to the order of the court. This includes fiduciary accounts under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6678 2003–04 |
Mental health patient recordThe Department of Social and Health Services may release the names and dates of birth and death of patients buried in state hospital cemeteries 50 years after their death, for the purpose of marking headstones or otherwise... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 6271 2003–04 |
School drinking waterFindings and declarations are made regarding the vulnerability of young children to drinking water contaminants and the need to test school drinking water. The intent of the new chapter on safe school drinking water is stated. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6294 2003–04 |
Physical activityThe Legislature intends to promote statewide policy and planning efforts that increase access to inexpensive or free opportunities for regular exercise in all communities. The Board of Health must adopt rules for the control... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6431 2003–04 |
Health info for youthStudents receiving health instruction paid for with public funds may have health information and disease prevention information that is medically and scientifically accurate related to sexual activity. This curricula should be... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6505 2003–04 |
Fire suppressionThe State Fire Protection Policy Board, through the director of Fire Protection within the State Patrol, must conduct an assessment of fire suppression capability in the interface areas between wildlands and urban areas... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6707 2003–04 |
Noxious weed managementA Public Lands Advisory Commission for Noxious Weed Management is created to bring state agencies together with stakeholders to address noxious weed problems on public lands. The commission is chaired by the Department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6497 2003–04 |
Work force trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |