Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5850 1999–00 |
Retirement allowancesA PERS 1 retiree who is receiving state-funded long-term care services is not eligible for the retroactive pop-up benefit if the increase makes the retiree ineligible for the services. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5886 1999–00 |
Vehicle emission standardsThe emission testing exemption schedule is modified as follows: (1) January 1, 2002 C vehicles less than three or more than 25 years old are exempt; and (2) January 1, 2005 C vehicles less than five or more than 25 years old... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5888 1999–00 |
Historic cemeteriesThe Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is responsible for supervision of the re-interment of the human remains in an inadvertently disturbed historic grave. The office provides the expenses to re-inter to the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5908 1999–00 |
Landlord-tenant actViolations of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act are declared to be violations of the Consumer Protection Act. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6074 1999–00 |
State retirement informationDRS is required to produce and distribute to all state employees information regarding the various tax-deferred retirement savings options that are available to them. The information must be provided every two years, must be... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 6266 1999–00 |
Habitat protectionCity and county storm water utility statutes authorize both natural and constructed sewer and water system facilities, as well as aquatic resource and habitat protection. Water utility statutes authorize protection of aquifers... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5017 1999–00 |
Firearms access by minorsA new crime is created, making it illegal to store or keep a loaded firearm on the premises if the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the lawful permission of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5018 1999–00 |
Permit assistance centerThe Permit Assistance Center is re-authorized and the sunset provisions are repealed. The center = s reporting requirements are changed from annual to periodic and are focused on making recommendations for streamlining and... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5034 1999–00 |
PERS membership/county & PUDProvides membership in the public employees' retirement system for the chief administrative officer of a public utility district or a county. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5079 1999–00 |
Water qualtity/projct certifRequires the department of ecology to hold a public hearing before issuing certification under the authority of section 401 of the federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972, 22 U.S.C. Sec. 1341, if requested by a... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5173 1999–00 |
Cascade foothills rec areaWith the population increase in the Puget Sound, residents will seek greater opportunities for outdoor recreation. Changes in demographics, more active lifestyles and improvements in recreational technology lead to a growing... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5190 1999–00 |
Lakes management$ Lake management service areas are authorized as special districts. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5239 1999–00 |
Retail employees' overtimeA retail or service establishment is required to pay an employee one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay for any hours worked in excess of 40 in a single work week. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5246 1999–00 |
Vehicle dealer bondIncreases the amount of bond required for motor vehicle dealers from fifteen to forty-five thousand dollars. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5249 1999–00 |
Sex offendr/kidnappr residncProhibits a sex offender or kidnapping offender from moving to within a one-mile radius of the victim's residence. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5252 1999–00 |
Wage claims and collectionEmployers must establish regular paydays that are at least once per month but may be at more frequent intervals. An employer may implement a payroll system in which wages from up to seven days before the regular payday may be... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5266 1999–00 |
Permit coordinationThe Community Economic Revitalization Board is authorized to make grants to political subdivisions for costs of facilitation and collaborative procedures for projects specified under SB 5265. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5276 1999–00 |
Travel business/taxProvides that gross income shall not mean amounts proceeding or accruing: (1) Under a written cost-sharing agreement for allocable reimbursement of administrative services incurred on behalf of a foreign affiliate that engages... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5294 1999–00 |
Firearms storageReckless endangerment is amended to include leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access and the child obtains possession of the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5306 1999–00 |
State employee relocationState agencies may offer a lump-sum relocation payment if necessary to induce a new or current employee to relocate. An agency doing so must follow rules established by the State Personnel Resources Board. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5308 1999–00 |
Sand, gravel, rock miningA thorough study of the impacts of mining sand and gravel from rivers and flood plains is needed to ensure that the operations comply with state law and with the federal Endangered Species Act. The proposed listing of salmon... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5369 1999–00 |
Commercial district revitalzVarious tax incentives are available to assist in downtown and neighborhood commercial districts revitalization. Business and Occupation Tax Credit : A business and occupation tax credit is provided for contributions that are... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5372 1999–00 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantThe provision of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act that allows a landlord to charge for guests that remain for longer than 15 days is deleted. In its place is a provision allowing increased utility charges that are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5389 1999–00 |
State historical societyThe Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is removed from CTED and placed in the Washington State Historical Society. The director of the society appoints the State Historic Preservation Officer. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5394 1999–00 |
State employee salariesProvides that, effective July 1, 1999, the legislature shall fund annual salary increases of two and one-half percent to those employees identified in the comprehensive salary and fringe benefits survey and the trend salary... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |