Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5314 1995–96 |
Weights and measuresThe mechanism for funding the weights and measures program is changed from a fee collected at the time a device is inspected to a program supported by a registration fee collected upon renewal of a master business license. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5331 1995–96 |
Bicycle safetyOn and after January 1, 1996, it is a traffic infraction for a person under 19 years of age to operate, ride upon, be transported on or be towed by a bicycle on any public road, path or sidewalk without wearing an approved helmet. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5340 1995–96 |
Publ information disclosureDeclares an intent to achieve a proper balance between the need for open government and the right of individual citizens to personal privacy by clarifying the restrictions on disclosure of information for commercial purposes... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5343 1995–96 |
Recycled contentThe Department of General Administration is required to adopt recycled content standards for panelboard and compost. The compliance date for adoption of standards for other products listed in existing law is delayed from 1992 to 1996. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5348 1995–96 |
Drivr's licns record/ discloApplications for driver's licenses, permits, or identicards may not be made available to the public for inspection or copying. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5389 1995–96 |
Escrow agentsRegulation of escrow agents and officers is transferred from the Department of Licensing to the Department of Financial Institutions. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions, rather than the Governor, appoints... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5394 1995–96 |
Publ employee health insurncWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health insurance... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5395 1995–96 |
Workers' comp benefitsBeneficiaries cannot receive payments of industrial insurance benefits if 1) they deliberately intended to cause the injury or death giving rise to their benefits, or 2) a beneficiary was engaged in the commission or the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5404 1995–96 |
Real estate brokers liensA commercial real estate broker has a lien on the real property being sold or leased for the amount of compensation due, provided that the right to payment is included in a written document signed by the owner, the buyer, or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5416 1995–96 |
Restraining orders registryCivil antiharassment protection orders and domestic violence protection orders that prohibit contact with the petitioner or others must also prohibit the respondent from violating, or attempting to violate, the order by hiring... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5418 1995–96 |
Scanners enforcement"Point of sale" systems are defined as devices or cash registers that retrieve stored information relating to prices. The inspection procedure for point of sale devices is the procedure recommended by the National Conference... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5422 1995–96 |
Deaf/hard-of-hearing childrnThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish a program and policy that promotes the education of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing children. The program must be shared with all school and educational service districts. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5426 1995–96 |
Auto insurance/ageInsurers who consider age a factor when computing private passenger automobile insurance rates may not increase a premium based on a driver's advancing age more than 5 percent per year. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5428 1995–96 |
Auto insurance terminationWhen an insurer declines to issue a policy, it must state, in writing, its reasons for doing so. Declination includes offering coverage with a company other than the one requested or offering coverage or rates substantially... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5474 1995–96 |
Retirement service creditThe 24-month deadline is waived for dual members who failed to meet the deadline for lack of notice, and filed a petition requesting an extension with the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems prior to January 1,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5489 1995–96 |
Growth management planningPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5494 1995–96 |
Watershed planning & managmnDeclares an intent to ensure the development of watershed resource management plans that will provide certainty as to water quality, water availability, and habitat conservation measures that must be known and considered for... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5496 1995–96 |
Retiremnt contribtns/exemptnEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5497 1995–96 |
Used oil recyclingLegislative findings are made that it is in the best interest of the state to provide incentives for collection and rerefining of household used oil, and that oil manufacturers should be encouraged to form partnerships with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5527 1995–96 |
Public grazing policyDeclares that wildlife, fish, and water quality protection, rangeland preservation and sustainability, proper grazing management, and adequate lease fees must be implemented consistently on state lands. Establishes the public... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5548 1995–96 |
Land surveyors & engineersThe registration provisions relating to land surveyors are amended to make the land surveyor registration requirements roughly equivalent to the engineer registration requirements. A "professional land surveyor" must have... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5569 1995–96 |
Internatnl capital projectsA pilot program named the Office of Capital Projects is established within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5570 1995–96 |
Firearms/recreational areasRevises RCW 9.41.300 to authorize local governments to regulate firearms in parks and indoor recreational facilities operated by a local government. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5578 1995–96 |
Well certificationA person or agency making a small withdrawal exempt from permit requirements has a right equal to that of water rights holders for whom permits are issued. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5581 1995–96 |
Pollution liability insurnceThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |