Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6227 2011–12 |
Medicaid fraud hotlineEstablishes a telephone hotline for the public to report suspected cases of Medicaid fraud. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6228 2011–12 |
Employment statusIt is an unfair practice for any employer to refuse to hire, bar from employment, or discriminate against in compensation or other terms or conditions of employment, any person, because of the person’s employment status. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6229 2011–12 |
Sick and safe leaveProvides minimum requirements for safe and sick leave from employment. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6230 2011–12 |
Social purpose corporationsA social purpose corporation is established under WBCA. A social purpose corporation, while subject to all provisions applicable to other corporations, must be organized to promote a general social purpose, that is, it must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6231 2011–12 |
Open K-12 ed resourcesOSPI must take the lead in developing openly licensed courseware aligned with the Common Core State Standards and placed under a Creative Commons attribution license. Until June 30, 2018, 1.5 percent of the amounts otherwise... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6233 2011–12 |
Adoptee information accessModifies provisions relating to access to information, including original birth certificates, by adoptees. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6235 2011–12 |
Escrow agent licensingThe definition of escrow includes the collection of payments and the performance of related services by a third party in connection with a loan secured by a lien on real or personal property but excludes vessel transfers.... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6236 2011–12 |
Pathology services claimsClinical laboratories and physicians that provide anatomic pathology services may present claims for payment to direct practices. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6241 2011–12 |
Prescription drug benefitsHealth insurance coverage offered or renewed on or after January 1, 2013, that provide coverage for prescription drugs must provide a single limit on out-of-pocket expenses in all the health plans. All out-of-pocket expenses... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6249 2011–12 |
Tanning facilitiesPersons under the age of 18 are prohibited from using an UV tanning device. Proof of age is satisfied with a driver license or other government-issue identification containing the date of birth and a photograph of the individual. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6265 2011–12 |
Medical use of cannabisNonprofit Patient Cooperatives (NPC). Permits NPCs with opt-in and opt-out options based on population. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6269 2011–12 |
Higher ed coordinationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6270 2011–12 |
Third-party reimbursementLicensees subject to the UDA are not required to participate in any public or private third-party reimbursement program as a condition of licensure. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6276 2011–12 |
Music therapistsNo one may practice music therapy or represent themselves as a music therapist unless certified as a music therapist by the Department of Health (DOH). To qualify for certification, an applicant must have successfully... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6283 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6286 2011–12 |
Attorney general powersIt is clarified that the AG, having only those powers granted by statute, must appear for and represent the state in all cases in which the state is interested when a statute gives the AG authority over the subject matter or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6298 2011–12 |
Genetically engineered foodsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6302 2011–12 |
Industrial insurance lawsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6305 2011–12 |
Roll your own cigarettesEvery person who operates or maintains a RYO cigarette machine at a retail establishment is a manufacturer of cigarettes, because the resulting product is a cigarette. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6306 2011–12 |
Appraisal mgmt co. bondThe amount of the appraisal management company surety bond is increased from $25,000 to $100,000. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6307 2011–12 |
Nursing staffing/hospitalsLegislative Findings . The Legislature makes findings regarding the role of adequate nurse staffing in improving patient care; increasing nurse retention rates and transparency of health care data; creating safer working... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6309 2011–12 |
Health care worker mealsHospitals must provide employees uninterrupted meal and rest breaks. Meal breaks must be at least thirty minute starting after two hours and no more than five hours from the beginning of a shift. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6310 2011–12 |
Washington investment trustThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6317 2011–12 |
Teacher and principal evalTeacher and Principal Evaluation Systems. The following labels are established for the four levels of the teacher and principal rating systems: Level 1: Unsatisfactory Level 2: Basic Level 3: Proficient Level 4: Distinguished... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6318 2011–12 |
Teacher & principal evalsThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must develop a comprehensive online training package for principals and superintendents on the revised teacher and principal evaluation systems, along with a modified... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |