Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5589 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEffective January 1, 1996, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.25 per hour. Effective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.43 per hour. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5590 1995–96 |
Unemp insur voluntary contriSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5598 1995–96 |
Centennial clean water fundThe statutory provisions that expires in 1995 are removed from statute. Language is added to the intent section governing the water quality account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5622 1995–96 |
Long-term care servicesThe legislation intends to expand and promote home and community long-term care services as less costly and preferred alternatives to institutional care. It is also intended that individuals become responsible for the cost of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5636 1995–96 |
Water resources commissionDesignates the duties and powers of the commission. Terminates the commission on June 30, 2001. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5637 1995–96 |
Sexully explct condct coercnProvides for the award of up to fifty thousand dollars for damages, plus injunctive relief. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5638 1995–96 |
Native Amer/internatl eductnThe Office of Indian Affairs conducts a comprehensive study of the role of native Americans in international education, cultural exchanges, and the world trade market. The tribes may include other issues and accept gifts and grants. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5639 1995–96 |
World languages instructionAlternative certification is available through the State Board of Education for individuals who demonstrate fluency in a language other than English and who are knowledgeable in the culture and history of other countries. Such... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5641 1995–96 |
World languages instructionThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the Commission on Student Learning, must conduct a study on instruction in world languages in the public schools, by January 1, 1996. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5642 1995–96 |
Exchange students & teachersIf funds are appropriated, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must provide annual training for appropriate educational service district staff about bringing international exchange students and teachers into the public... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5643 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Legislature recognizes the importance of educational, cultural, and business exchange programs in developing mutually beneficial relationships between Washington State and other countries. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5644 1995–96 |
Community college in ChinaA planning committee is established to develop a proposal on a community college in the People's Republic of China. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5645 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5654 1995–96 |
Collection of taxes owedProvides a more effective, uniform system for the fair collection of state taxes. Establishes a procedure for creating a lien for the payment of taxes. Provides for the seizure of personal property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5663 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/perm disabiltySelf-insurers are directed to make determinations of permanent disabilities. They are also directed to issue orders allowing or denying claims within 60 days of the date the claim is filed. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5689 1995–96 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysGiving away cigarettes or tobacco products to any person in person or through the mail is not considered advertising and is prohibited, as is providing coupons which may be exchanged for free cigarettes or tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5690 1995–96 |
Significant roadside activtyThe Department of Transportation is required to provide for public notification and the opportunity for public comment from owners of property abutting a highway right of way before undertaking significant maintenance... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5706 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5717 1995–96 |
Sellers of travel registratnSeveral modifications are made to the sellers of travel act. A sellers of travel recovery account is established. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5730 1995–96 |
Forest land transfers/parksLand is not removed from classification or designation if an agency that would be exempt from the tax manifests its intent in writing, or by other official action, to acquire an interest in the land in a transaction that would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5732 1995–96 |
Medical waste incinerationIncineration of medical waste, except anatomical waste, is prohibited in an area that is zoned residential by a city or county. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5737 1995–96 |
Child contact/injunctionsAuthorizes courts to grant injunctions that forbid contact between a child and a person over age eighteen when the contact is detrimental to the child. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |