Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6513 2003–04 |
Boater educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission must establish by rule a program to provide required boating safety education. The program must be phased in so that all non-exempt boaters must obtain a boater education card by... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6181 2003–04 |
Genetic info/discriminationIncludes genetic information as a protected category in the law against discrimination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6694 2003–04 |
Protecting homeownersFinds that it is necessary to: (1) Clearly establish that prime contractors have a duty to properly manage funds received from homeowners that are intended for suppliers, subcontractors, and others, and to hold those who fail... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2004 |
| SB 6671 2003–04 |
Real estate excise tax feesThe fee a county treasurer collects on state-imposed REET transactions is changed to $5. From July 1, 2004, until July 1, 2007, the county treasurer must collect an additional fee of $5 on all state-imposed REET transactions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 6674 2003–04 |
Water courtWithin the limits established by a proposed constitutional amendment to be offered in Washington State's next general election, provisions to determine the jurisdiction of water courts, the review of water court actions, the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5075 2003–04 |
Gifts of aquatic landsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to accept gifts of aquatic lands. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5089 2003–04 |
Fire fighters' retirementEMTs who are dual members in PERS and LEOFF Plans 2 are allowed to transfer past PERS service credit into LEOFF 2. Under LEOFF 2, members may retire at 53 years of age without a reduction in benefits, or as early as age 50... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5091 2003–04 |
Retiremnt contributions/pl 3A transfer window is established in January of every year during which Plan 3 members may change their contribution rate option. Several new rate options are also provided. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5718 2003–04 |
Public disclosure exemptionsExempts federal social security numbers from public disclosure and copying except when disclosure is expressly required, governed, or authorized by other law. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5828 2003–04 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires post-secondary educational institutions to provide certain students with information about meningococcal meningitis. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6652 2003–04 |
Tax expenditure reportRequests the governor to prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report shall include the listing of exemptions prepared by the department of revenue... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6610 2003–04 |
School emplys' retirementTransfers service credit into the Washington school employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6626 2003–04 |
Family care actFinds that while the monetary penalties authorized under RCW 49.12.285 may serve as an effective deterrent to prevent some employers from interfering with the right of employees to use their accrued sick leave to care for... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6633 2003–04 |
AutismDirects the department of health to contract for a study on the causes and prevention of autism. The department shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2005, that includes... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6582 2003–04 |
Repetitive motion injuryRequires employers to post notices of repetitive motion injuries. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6590 2003–04 |
School bus seat beltsPrivate carrier buses operated as school buses for children at private schools or buses used for transporting children to school activities are now included in the definition of "school bus." All school buses purchased on or... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6595 2003–04 |
Child care worker wagesDeclares an intent to increase wages to child care workers through establishing a wage ladder that provides increased wages for child care workers based on their work experience, level of responsibility, and education.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6551 2003–04 |
Access to health insuranceBeginning October 1, 2004, every employer with more than 50 full-time equivalent employees is assessed a fee for every employee working over 86 hours per month. The fees are sufficient to pay for Basic Health Plan (BHP),... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6569 2003–04 |
Construction prprty donationA state agency which contracts for or is responsible for demolition, repair or construction projects must notify the Department of General Administration of the availability of surplus construction property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6537 2003–04 |
School start timesFinds that the consequences of insufficient sleep are particularly pronounced among adolescents because of the changes experienced by adolescents due to puberty. Finds that school districts should consider sleep-friendly start... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6479 2003–04 |
Unused sick leaveProvides that eligible state employees who separate from state service after January 1, 2004, and who are at least fifty-five years of age and have at least ten years of service credit under the public employees' retirement... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6412 2003–04 |
SEPA lead agencyRevises the method for designating the lead agency for public proposals under the state environmental policy act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6443 2003–04 |
Victims of traffickingDeclares an intent to improve the response of state, local, and private entities to incidents of trafficking of humans in order to provide better investigations and prosecutions of such acts and to establish a coordinated and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6444 2003–04 |
Victims of trafficking/awardCreates an award to honor and recognize individuals and groups, public or private, who have made noteworthy efforts to fight human trafficking or to provide services to the victims of human trafficking. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |