Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5925 2013–14 |
Public hospital distrct brdsExtends the contribution limit to candidates for public hospital district boards of commissioners. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5955 2013–14 |
WA publicly owned trustThe Washington Publicly Owned Trust (Trust) is established as a new executive agency. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5968 2013–14 |
Inmates/safe hospital careAll individuals suspected or convicted of a serious violent offense, sex offense, or violent offense brought to a hospital by a law enforcement officer or at the direction of a law enforcement agency must be accompanied at all... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5980 2013–14 |
Physician quality improvemntThe Commission must establish a quality improvement program to address deficits or concerns in practice that do not constitute unprofessional conduct and do not pose a threat to patient safety. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5948 2013–14 |
State procurementExpands grounds for debarment of procurement contractors to include final determinations in civil actions, fraud, and violations of the federal false claims act or the state Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 3, 2013 |
| SB 5211 2013–14 |
Social networking accountsProhibits an employer from requiring or coercing an employee or job applicant to disclose login information to a personal social networking account, access his or her account in the employer’s presence, add a person to his or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5362 2013–14 |
Workers' comp/voc rehabExtends the vocational rehabilitation pilot program an additional three years, until June 30, 2016. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5456 2013–14 |
DetentionsRequires a designated mental health professional (DMHP) evaluating a person for detention under the Involuntary Treatment Act to consult with examining emergency room physicians and document the consultation and the... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5480 2013–14 |
Involuntary commitmentAccelerates implementation of provisions of 2010 legislation that expanded the factors that may be considered for detaining and committing persons under the Involuntary Treatment Act, from July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2014. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5732 2013–14 |
Adult behavioral healthEstablishes a task force comprised of legislative, executive, and tribal representatives to examine the reform of the adult behavioral health system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2013 |
May 21, 2013 |
| SB 5615 2013–14 |
Health professional programRequires the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Washington Student Achievement Council to contract with a fundraiser, who is not a registered state lobbyist, to solicit and accept grants and donations from... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5630 2013–14 |
Adult family home qualityRequires each adult family home to disclose the scope of available personal care and medication services, the scope of skilled nursing services or nurse delegation provided, and other information about the home. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5681 2013–14 |
Co-occurring disordersRequires that a mental health agency with a waiver from chemical dependency requirements for treating patients with co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency disorders receive a renewal of that waiver if fully... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2013 |
May 20, 2013 |
| SB 5148 2013–14 |
Medication access/uninsuredEstablishes a program for health practitioners, pharmacists, medical facilities, and drug manufacturers and wholesalers to donate, accept, and redistribute prescription drugs and supplies at no cost to people expressing a need. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5416 2013–14 |
Prescription informationAuthorizes the electronic prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances and clarifies the authority for Schedule III through V controlled substances to be prescribed electronically. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5434 2013–14 |
Health care providersRequires health carriers to file all provider contracts and compensation agreements with the Insurance Commissioner. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5449 2013–14 |
State health insurance poolChanges eligibility requirements for the Washington State Health Insurance Pool. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5459 2013–14 |
Drugs/90-day supply limitAllows a licensed pharmacist to refill a 90-day supply of a prescription after the patient has completed his or her initial prescription. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5465 2013–14 |
Physical therapistsAllows a person in a physical therapy assistant education program to be supervised by a licensed physical therapist assistant. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5507 2013–14 |
Candidate and measure donorsRequires that a statement including the Public Disclosure Commission's website be included in a prominent position within the voters' pamphlet. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5510 2013–14 |
Abuse of vulnerable adultsModifies the definition of "neglect" in the statutes concerning abuse of vulnerable adults to require that, under either set of conduct meeting the definition, the conduct must have been committed by a person or entity with a... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5145 2013–14 |
Fire departmentsAuthorizes fire departments to implement a community assistance referral and education services program to assist local residents who use the 911 system for low acuity assistance calls. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5206 2013–14 |
UW health sci library/onlineAdds occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, dietitians, nutritionists, speech-language pathologists, and licensed practical nurses to the list of health professionals who pay a license surcharge for online... | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5308 2013–14 |
Sexually exploited childrenCreates the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Statewide Coordinating Committee. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5180 2013–14 |
Higher ed access/disabilityCreates a 29-member legislative task force charged with improving access to higher education for students with disabilities. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2013 |
May 14, 2013 |