Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6346 1999–00 |
Higher ed labor relationsAcademic personnel and other non-classified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. These collective bargaining rights are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6150 1999–00 |
Contaminated sedimnt cleanupThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to research options for funding the public share of clean-up of contaminated sediments in Puget Sound. The institute must report to the Legislature by December 1, 2000. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6762 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement systemClarifies retirement provisions with respect to employees that provide both police and fire duties. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6735 1999–00 |
Infertility/insuranceRequires that health plans providing benefits for pregnancy-related services cover diagnosis and treatment of infertility. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6208 1999–00 |
Clean-fuel vehiclesThe Department of Licensing may issue special A low-emission @ license plates to passenger vehicles that are federally certified as inherently low-emission, ultra-low emission or zero-emission vehicles. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6209 1999–00 |
Envrnmntl quality benchmarksThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to prepare a report to the Legislature on establishing an environmental benchmark program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 5597 1999–00 |
Airborne/waterborne pathogns$ The Department of Labor and Industries must review information and make recommendations regarding the potential risks to workers in the handling, transport, treatment, and disposal of medical waste . | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 22, 2000 |
| SB 6661 1999–00 |
Legislative bldg renovationsAdopts and authorizes the implementation of the legislative building rehabilitation and capitol addition plan as proposed by the commission on the preservation and renovation of the legislative building in their report to the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6674 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6627 1999–00 |
Animals in schoolsProvides that any student who expresses an objection to the performance of or witnessing the dissection of an animal shall not be required to participate in or observe the dissection. Alternative projects shall be provided for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6560 1999–00 |
Gas tax revenuesDirects the interagency committee for outdoor recreation and the department of licensing to jointly contract with an independent entity to study the sources and determine the distributions and uses of funds provided to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6590 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid fishingDeclares that all sport fishers should be educated about identification of anadromous salmonid types, catch and release techniques, spawning bed and stream bank identification and protection, and the location and knowledge of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6489 1999–00 |
Bioaccumulative toxic pollutDirects the department of ecology to adopt by rule criteria for designating chemicals and compounds as persistent bioaccumulative toxics. Declares that mixing zones for persistent bioaccumulative toxic pollutants are prohibited. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6521 1999–00 |
Hydraulic projectsIf work requiring an hydraulic permit is done without a permit, or in violation of the terms of a permit, the Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to order work stopped. The department is also authorized to order... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6535 1999–00 |
Retirement systemsPension Oversight Board . A state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created, and consists of 20 members. Thirteen members are appointed by the Governor: four active member and four retiree representatives, and five local... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6536 1999–00 |
Early retirementProvides for early retirement in the plan 2 and plan 3 pension systems. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6451 1999–00 |
Firearms/state cptl bldgsDeclares that, it is unlawful for any person to carry, transport, convey, or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm while within the east state capitol campus grounds, the west state capitol... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6453 1999–00 |
Spending and fee increasesAmends RCW 43.135.010 and 43.135.025 relating to state spending and fee increase limitations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6460 1999–00 |
Uniform medical planProvides that, unless he or she requests otherwise in writing, a retired, disabled, or separated employee shall automatically be enrolled in the uniform medical plan if the health plan in which he or she is otherwise enrolled... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6480 1999–00 |
Recreational use/trust landsA trust land recreational lease program which authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to defer harvesting of timber in order to accommodate recreational uses is established. A program is established to compensate the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5094 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a personal flotation device while on an underway vessel that is less than 19 feet. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5111 1999–00 |
Genetic info/health insuranc$ Establishes protections against inappropriate use of genetic information. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6371 1999–00 |
School employee/death beneftA $150,000 death benefit is placed into law for school employees killed in the course of their employment. Those eligible to receive the benefits are members of the retirement systems applicable to teachers, classified staff,... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6410 1999–00 |
Pipeline/energy fclty sitingThe intent of the act is identified as enacting interim measures to protect the public and the environment pending a complete review of the current process for siting energy facilities. EFSEC must develop rules and a process... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6348 1999–00 |
Energy facility sitingThe Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council may not certify an energy facility on lands managed by the Parks and Recreation Commission unless the council first requests and obtains the commission's approval. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |