Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6445 2003–04 |
Sexual harassmentRequires the director to adopt rules, under RCW 41.06.400(2)(b), developing policies, procedures, and mandatory training programs on sexual harassment for all state employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5915 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsOne representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe is added to the board members appointed by the Governor. References to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities" and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6359 2003–04 |
State vehiclesDeclares that the following goals are established for achievement by the fleet of passenger motor vehicles operated by motor pool services within the department of general administration and by each of the state agencies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6360 2003–04 |
State employee holidayProvides that the twenty-sixth day of December shall be a legal holiday for agencies of the state and shall be recognized as a paid legal holiday for employees thereof. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6361 2003–04 |
Sustainable agency practicesDeclares that the individual and collective actions of the present generation of Washington citizens should not jeopardize the potential of future generations of Washingtonians to experience a quality of life at least... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6363 2003–04 |
Initiatives & referendaProvides that an initiative or referendum that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6387 2003–04 |
State forest landsFinds that all of the public lands granted to the state are held in trust and should be managed in a manner that enhances benefits in perpetuity. Finds that globalization of the wood products industry is changing the context... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6388 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesFinds an urgent and substantial need to enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in Washington to minimize developmental delays and to maximize individual potential for learning and functioning.... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6295 2003–04 |
Technology in schoolsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to convene a technology in education task force to develop recommendations about the use of technology and recommendations about funding technology in the schools after... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6246 2003–04 |
Pblc safety emplys' retireA new retirement system called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is created. A new plan is created within PSERS called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (PSERS 2). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6248 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesThe age requirements for COLA eligibility in PERS 1 and TRS 1 are changed so that a member must have been retired for at least one year by July 1 and reach age 66 by December 31 in order to be eligible for the adjustment given... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6252 2003–04 |
Early retirement buy downMembers of Plans 2 or 3 of PERS or SERS who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to buy down all or part of the early retirement benefit reduction. Members opting to buy down the early retirement reduction pay the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6221 2003–04 |
Wetland mitigationThe Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is authorized to accept public and private funds for the purpose of creating an endowment to fund long-term monitoring, maintenance, and management of compensatory mitigation sites and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6145 2003–04 |
Lake management districtsExempts lake management districts from business and occupation tax. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 5043 2003–04 |
Public land statutesStatutes governing DNR management of state uplands are reorganized without substantive change. Nonsubstantive revisions eliminate outdated terms. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5060 2003–04 |
Children's envrnmntl healthThe Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council is created. Membership includes 15 people representing the Legislature, several state agencies, parents of children who have been identified as having been... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5066 2003–04 |
Mercury in dental materialsA patient must give written informed consent before a dentist may use dental materials containing mercury. A sample informed consent form is provided. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5072 2003–04 |
School district leviesDeclares that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution providing for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5092 2003–04 |
Pblc emply death benefitsProvides a death benefit for certain public employees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5097 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increaseRevises provisions relating to public employees' retirement system, plan 1 and teachers' retirement system, plan 1 age and retirement requirements for receipt of the annual increase amount. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5098 2003–04 |
Fish & wldlf enfrcmnt offcrNew law enforcement officers of the Department of Fish and Wildlife are enrolled in LEOFF Plan 2. Officers may retire with full benefits at age 53. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5099 2003–04 |
Pension policy select commThe Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP) replaces the Joint Committee on Pension Policy (JCPP). The SCPP has the same duties and responsibilities that the JCPP did. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |