Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5510 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2004. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5540 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programsA new Public Utility Tax Credit program is created for gas and electric utilities that provide billing discounts to low-income customers or make direct contributions to existing community-based energy assistance programs. The... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5541 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facilityThe sales tax exemption for wind, solar, and landfill gas powered electrical generating facilities is lowered from 200 kilowatts (200,000 watts) to 200 watts. The sales tax exemption for machinery and equipment installed by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5586 2001–02 |
Water resource inventory$ Allows local watershed planning groups to receive additional funding from the Department of Ecology (DOE) for their planning if it includes instream flow, water quality, or fish habitat components. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5601 2001–02 |
Limited medical license$ Repeals the two-year limitation on the duration of a limited license to practice medicine issued to teaching-research staff at the UW School of Medicine. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5647 2001–02 |
Energy efficiency standards$ Includes the concept of energy management systems in the development of the life-cycle cost analysis for the construction and renovation of major public buildings. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5649 2001–02 |
Elctrcty generatn resourcesPrior to a general rate-setting proceeding, an electrical company may file information with the Utilities and Transportation Commission concerning its decision to acquire electricity generation. Acquisition includes direct... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5652 2001–02 |
In-home long-term careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must study the experience of at least two states which have established arrangements that enable individual providers of home care services to collectively bargain the terms of... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5674 2001–02 |
Washington climate center$ Authorizes the establishment of the Washington Climate Center (Center) as an independent, nonprofit organization to serve as a central clearinghouse for climate change activities and to perform specified duties related to... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5717 2001–02 |
Low-income energy asst prgrm$ Appropriates $2 million General Fund State and $4 million General Fund Federal for the low income home energy assistance program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5788 2001–02 |
WhistleblowerThe remedies for retaliation against a whistleblower are extended to anyone who has reported alleged improper governmental action to a public body. Whistleblower also means an employee who refuses to obey an order that would... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5809 2001–02 |
BreastfeedingBreastfeeding is not indecent exposure. An employer may use a "mother-friendly" designation in its promotional materials if it has a workplace breastfeeding policy approved by the Department of Health. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5820 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Expands the Medicaid program to fund treatment for women who screen positive for breast or cervical cancer through the department of health screening program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5845 2001–02 |
Sexually violent predators$ Defines and sets criteria for secure community transition facilities for sexually violent predators conditionally released to a less restrictive alternative. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5847 2001–02 |
Dishonored checksFailure to attach a copy of the affidavit of service to the notice of dishonor, or to supply one by mail within one business day following a written request, forfeits the right to collect interest, collection costs, or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5883 2001–02 |
Water supply/growth managmntDOE must use maximum effort to provide information it develops about water resources to OFM. OFM must consider water availability considerations in population projections issued after July 1, 2001. Counties and cities must... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5911 2001–02 |
Water rights examinersThe Legislature intends to provide qualified individuals to expedite issuance of water right certificates. By June 30, 2002, the Department of Ecology must adopt rules to establish certified water rights examiners. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5912 2001–02 |
Energy facilities$ Removes the Departments of Agriculture, Health, Transportation, and the Military Department from permanent membership on the council to optional membership at the department = s discretion. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5914 2001–02 |
Water rights$ Allows the transfer of water made surplus to a water use under a family farm permit through more efficient practices or technologies to be transferred to any use under certain circumstances. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5922 2001–02 |
Water rights appealsThe Legislature intends to assure an efficient appeals process that preserves the rights of all parties. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5933 2001–02 |
Home carcinogens & allergensDOH is required to develop and distribute informational materials pertaining to such indoor air pollutants such as smoke, dust mites, mold, pesticides, and carcinogens. The materials must include recommendations on cleaning... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6000 2001–02 |
OptometristsThe practice of optometry is redefined to include the treatment of the human eye and adnexa. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6025 2001–02 |
Gasoline additives$ Prohibits the intentional addition of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) to fuel after December 31, 2003. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 6027 2001–02 |
ElectricityDiversity of Generating Resources Required . A performance standard and time schedule is established by which electric utilities and certain direct service industrial customers (DSIs) must diversify their energy resources.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |