Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5425 1999–00 |
Mental health servicesHealth insurance plans must provide coverage for mental health services, and do so under the same terms and conditions as coverage for medical and surgical services, imposing treatment limitations or financial requirements on... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5435 1999–00 |
Environment 21 commissionThe Washington Environment 21 Commission is created. The commission consists of at least 14 members and lasts for four years. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5436 1999–00 |
Abandoned fishing net recovrThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is allocated funds and directed to coordinate efforts to remove abandoned fishing nets. These efforts may be from private groups. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5448 1999–00 |
Firearms on public transitA new crime is created making it illegal to carry a firearm onto, or possess a firearm on, any means of public transit. A violation is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5455 1999–00 |
Anadromous salmonid protectnThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is directed to establish a class and test for each fishing license applicant under age 18. The proof of successful completion of the exam must be carried with the fisher while fishing. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5460 1999–00 |
Community revitalization/taxCities or towns may receive an allocation of 20 percent of the increase in sales and use taxes and business and occupation taxes from within the city or town to finance a community revitalization project. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5478 1999–00 |
Stream and lake levelsThe terms "base" and "minimum," where used in statute to define the flow or level to be maintained in a water body, are replaced by the term "adequate" and made consistent. Flows and levels adequate to support sustainable... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5479 1999–00 |
Water resource transfersChange in season of use is authorized. Change in source of water from surface to ground and from ground to surface is authorized if there is direct hydraulic continuity, no enlargement of the right, and no impairment of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5486 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionProvides that a person convicted of any sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW may not bring an action for the purposes of declaring the existence or nonexistence of a father and child relationship with a child who was conceived... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5504 1999–00 |
Travel service business/taxThe B&O tax does not apply to amounts received by a person that engages in a travel service business and that holds a passenger vessel surety bond for the indemnification of passengers for failure to provide transportation... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5545 1999–00 |
Water pollution controlThe Legislature recognizes the federal Clean Water Act requirement to conduct TMDLs and acknowledges the settlement of a lawsuit on this subject including the requirement to complete TMDLs on polluted waters within 15 years.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5546 1999–00 |
Water resourcesA 60-day public comment period on water right permit applications is established and the Department of Ecology is required to consider public comments before issuing a permit. The department is authorized to establish a stream... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5558 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceTwo features of the current system of financing unemployment insurance are changed. First, the schedule of employer contribution rates is revised. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5562 1999–00 |
Payment of wagesWhen an employee ceases to work for an employer, the time when unpaid wages must be paid depends on the circumstances. When an employer discharges or lays off an employee or when employment is terminated by mutual agreement,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5565 1999–00 |
Water withdrawal measurementAccurate measurement is declared essential for management and conservation of limited water resources. Where there are listings under the Endangered Species Act and water is needed for in-stream flow, both new and existing... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5600 1999–00 |
WW II veterans memorialA sales and use tax exemption is provided for labor and services rendered and tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of a World War II memorial on the state capitol grounds during the course of... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5612 1999–00 |
Water pollutionHazardous waste generators are required to advise their employees of the hazardous substance and waste reduction planning process and solicit the employees' comments. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5627 1999–00 |
Impact fees/taxationExempts certain impact fees from sales and use taxation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5630 1999–00 |
Farm worker housingThe Housing Finance Commission is authorized to auction tax credits that purchasers could use as a credit against their business and occupation tax or their public utility tax liability. The amount of credits that may be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5645 1999–00 |
Whistleblower protectionRequires that, in order to be investigated, an assertion of improper governmental action must be provided to the auditor within one year after the occurrence of the asserted improper governmental action. Declares the auditor... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5673 1999–00 |
Stream shorelinesAuthorizes the department of ecology to determine whether a segment of stream contains shoreline. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5685 1999–00 |
Wage payment violationsFinds that over twenty-five thousand state residents per year file cases and complaints with the department of labor and industries alleging they have been denied payment for work they performed. Each month an average of over... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5687 1999–00 |
Watershed planningThe Legislature finds that the public, all water related interests, state, federal, and tribal government should also participate in watershed planning. The definition of "water supply utility" is expanded to include any... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5722 1999–00 |
Noise wall retrofit projectsEach fiscal year, the Department of Transportation is required to expend a minimum of 2 of 1 percent of all highway construction funds C both state and federal C on noise wall retrofit projects. If the department expends more... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5724 1999–00 |
Water rights relinquishmentUnder two circumstances, the filing of an application for change of place or purpose of use or point of diversion tolls the running of the five-year period for relinquishment. One circumstance is an application for transfer of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |