Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6386 2011–12 |
Public assistance fraudProhibits the use of an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card by a recipient's family member who is not the recipient's authorized representative, an alternative card holder, or protective payee. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6486 2011–12 |
Postdoctoral & clinical emplGrants collective bargaining rights under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act to postdoctoral and clinical employees at the University of Washington and Washington State University. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 255, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 5217 2011–12 |
Comm. college board membersPermits boards of trustees of college districts to add a student trustee. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6103 2011–12 |
Reflexology & massage thrpyBeginning July 1, 2013, r equires persons practicing reflexology to be certified by the Department of Health (unless the person is licensed as a massage practitioner). | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6105 2011–12 |
Prescription monitoring progDirects the Department of Health to collaborate with the Veterinary Board of Governors to develop alternative requirements for reporting data to the prescription drug monitoring program. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6172 2011–12 |
Franchise investmentsModifies terminology and deadlines in the Franchise Investment Protection Act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6237 2011–12 |
Medical assistantsCreates four new professions: medical assistant-certified; medical assistant-registered; medical assistant-hemodialysis technician; and medical assistant-phlebotomist. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6252 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorIncludes Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor under the definition of criminal profiteering. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6253 2011–12 |
Commercial sex abuse/minorAllowing for civil forfeiture of the proceeds of or property traceable to Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, or Promoting Prostitution in the first degree. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6254 2011–12 |
Prostitution crimesAmends the offense of Promoting Prostitution in the first degree to include compelling a person with a mental incapacity or developmental disability that renders the person incapable of consent to engage in prostitution. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6255 2011–12 |
Prostitution crimesCreates an affirmative defense to prosecution for Prostitution if the person committed the offense as a result of being a victim of Trafficking or Promoting Prostitution in the first degree. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6256 2011–12 |
Gangs/commercial sex abuseAdds Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor to the definition of criminal street gang-related offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6257 2011–12 |
Sexually explicit actExpands the offense of Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor to include advancing or profiting from a sexually explicit act of a minor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 6284 2011–12 |
Civil traffic infractionsLimits the requirement that the Department of Licensing (DOL) suspend a person's driving privilege for failure to respond to a notice of traffic infraction, failure to appear at a requested hearing, violation of a written... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| SB 5412 2011–12 |
Whistleblowers/conveyanceProvides a remedy for workplace reprisal or retaliatory action for whistleblowers employed by elevator contractors. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 6155 2011–12 |
Third-party account adminsProvides that, for purposes of the Debt Adjusting Act, the term "debt adjuster" does not include third-party account administrators. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 6384 2011–12 |
Persons w/devel disabilitiesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to offer clients of the Division of Developmental Disabilities who are age 21 or older the option to transfer to a community access program after nine months of... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 19, 2012 |
| SB 6315 2011–12 |
Fair tenant screening actRequires landlords of residential property to provide prospective tenants with specified information regarding the tenant screening process. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 15, 2012 |
| SB 5620 2011–12 |
Dental anesthesia assistantsCreates a new credential for certified dental anesthesia assistants. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 6133 2011–12 |
Electrician certificationsRequires journeyman and specialty electricians to complete a specified number of hours of in-class education to receive a certificate of competency. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| SB 6239 2011–12 |
Marriage & dom. partnershipsAllows couples of the same sex to marry. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2012 |
Feb 13, 2012 |
| SB 5969 2011–12 |
Military spouses/licensingRequires an authority that issues a professional license, certificate, registration, or permit under Title 18 RCW to expedite the right of qualified military spouses transferred to this state to provide professional services. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| SB 5988 2011–12 |
Foreclosure mediatorsProvides foreclosure mediators who are volunteers or employees of dispute resolution centers immunity from civil liability, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2011, 2nd Special Session |
Dec 20, 2011 |
| SB 5459 2011–12 |
People w/devel. disabilitiesProhibits persons under the age of 16 from admission to a Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) and allows short-term crisis or respite admissions only for persons between the ages of 16 and 21. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 30, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 2011 |
| SB 5912 2011–12 |
Family planning servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to submit an application for an amendment to the Medicaid Take Charge family planning waiver to expand income eligibility from 200 to 250 percent of the federal poverty level. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 2011, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 2011 |