Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6261 1995–96 |
Brownfield revitalizationLegislative findings are made regarding the multiple benefits of the cleanup and reuse of brownfields, as well as the barriers to their expeditious cleanup. The findings also describe the approach being taken in many... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 5218 1995–96 |
Watercraft excise taxThe clean and safe boating account is created. Beginning July 1, 1996, WET revenues in each fiscal year in excess of $9 million but not exceeding $10 million shall be deposited to the account. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6536 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectn trustFindings are made regarding the importance of the state's marine waters and the need for regional approaches to protect these waters. Three goals are specified for the protection of marine waters, relating to clean water and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6611 1995–96 |
Disabled persons businessesRevises provisions of chapter 39.19 RCW to include disabled persons as well as minority and women owned businesses in the policy for increased level of participation in contracting opportunities. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6630 1995–96 |
Beer tax allotmentAmends RCW 66.24.290 to delete a future increase in beer taxes allocable to the health services account to commence June 30, 1997. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 6268 1995–96 |
Parental involvmnt in eductnParents are included as recipients of the Washington annual award program for excellence in education. Three parents from each congressional district are recognized, one with a child in elementary school, one with a child in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6585 1995–96 |
Landfill operators certifctnThe solid waste operator certification program is wholly revoked. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6564 1995–96 |
Wastewater discharge permitsFindings are made that the current wastewater discharge permit fee structure has an inherent lack of fairness, and that there are benefits to be gained by basing the fee structure on a workload approach. A fee schedule is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| SB 6149 1995–96 |
Yelm wastewater reuse projctLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of reclaimed water uses, including providing new water sources, providing cost-effective water treatment techniques and costly expansion of existing treatment facilities. A... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6492 1995–96 |
Horse transprtn to slaughterEstablishes requirements to be met by any person who transports horses for more than thirty miles. Requires notification to a humane officer seventy-two hours prior to transport for the purposes of inspection of the vehicle.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6411 1995–96 |
Significant historic placesRequires that nominations to the Washington heritage register shall comply with the rules adopted under chapter 27.34 RCW. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6434 1995–96 |
Water rights application feeProvides that RCW 90.03.470 shall expire July 1, 1997. Repeals RCW 90.03.471. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6436 1995–96 |
Sidewalks/fundingSchool districts may use transportation funds to pay for all or part of a sidewalk construction project if the district can show that the project reduces future district transportation costs or reduce the need for buses.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6437 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationProvides that sales under bankruptcy, sheriff's sales, tax sales, and forced sales in lieu of imminent foreclosure, condemnation, or liquidation may be used as sales of similar property, if the sale took place at a public... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6447 1995–96 |
Water permit processingApplicants are required to file a completed application, and to provide additional information relevant to the application to assist Ecology in its investigation. Ecology is required to establish protocols for what information... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6452 1995–96 |
Small business tax/registrtnSimplifies tax reporting and registration requirements for small businesses. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 6469 1995–96 |
Overtime employmentState law is changed to allow an employer to employ an employee for an average of up to 40 hours per work week during a period of two consecutive work weeks without paying any overtime premium. The employee must voluntarily... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| SB 5248 1995–96 |
Puget Sound license platesIn addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon registration and renewal of a motor vehicle, the holder of a Puget Sound license plate, which displays a phrase or symbol supporting efforts to protect Puget Sound,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6376 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage licens plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in cooperation with a design selection committee comprising representatives from the State Arts Commission, the State Historical Society, and the Washington State Patrol, is required to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6307 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersBefore an unauthorized insurer files a pleading in response to an action initiated against it, the insurer must do one of two things. It must either seek to become an authorized insurer in this state, or it must post a bond to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6308 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsWhen an insured wins in a coverage action against an insurer, the insured can recover all consequential damages caused by a delay in resolving its insurance claim. The consequential damages are imposed even if recovery on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6309 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupA new cause of action is created allowing a third party to sue an insured's insurer directly, bypassing the contractual arrangement between the insurer and the actual policy holder. This affects those insurers who provide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6310 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupWhen an insurer agrees to pay for a policyholder's counsel because the policyholder faces a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by a release of a hazardous substance, and the insurer does so under a reservation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |