Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6726 2009–10 |
Language access providersRequires the Office of Financial Management to establish a working group on language access services. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6696 2009–10 |
Education reformProvides authority and specifies a process for the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and the State Board of Education to implement an accountability system that recognizes successful schools and requires certain... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6345 2009–10 |
Wireless communicationsProhibits the holder of either an intermediate driver's license or an instruction permit from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| SB 6522 2009–10 |
Accountable care projectsDirects the Health Care Authority to appoint a lead organization to support two accountable care organization pilot projects. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6582 2009–10 |
Nursing assistant credentialRequires the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to adopt criteria for alternative training to determine eligibility to take the certified nursing assistant competency evaluation, including an option that allows... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| SB 6724 2009–10 |
Shared leave programIncreases the number of days of shared leave an employee may receive from 261 days to 522 days, and permits employers to authorize shared leave use beyond 522 days in extraordinary circumstances. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| SB 5543 2009–10 |
Mercury reductionEstablishes a producer-financed product stewardship program for the collection, recycle, and disposal of mercury-containing lights. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6202 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsPermits a financial institution, including a broker-dealer or investment adviser, to refuse to disburse funds from the account of a vulnerable adult or a suspected perpetrator of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6248 2009–10 |
Bisphenol ABans the manufacture and sale of containers made with bisphenol A designed to hold food and beverages used by children under the age of 3 years beginning July 1, 2011. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6329 2009–10 |
Beer and wine tastingAllows grocery stores to offer beer and wine tasting. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6398 2009–10 |
Threat/malicious harassmentDefines "threat" for the offense of malicious harassment as the direct or indirect communication of the intent to cause bodily injury or physical damage immediately or in the future. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6487 2009–10 |
Chiropractic service/paymentMakes permanent the provision prohibiting health carriers from paying chiropractors less than other providers for services provided under the same codes. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 6591 2009–10 |
Human rights commissionRevises the duties of the Human Rights Commission in reviewing and investigating complaints alleging discrimination under the Washington Law Against Discrimination. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 6627 2009–10 |
Prescriptions by ARNPsGrants prescriptive authority to Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners in other states. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5074 2009–10 |
Scoliosis screeningRepeals the requirement that students in public schools be screened for scoliosis. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5091 2009–10 |
Construction tradesEstablishes guidelines for the regulation of construction trades or construction-related trades generally overseen in some capacity by the department of labor and industries. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5126 2009–10 |
Unattended children in carsProhibits any person from leaving a minor child or children under the age of twelve years unattended in a vehicle, whether or not its motor is running. Provides penalties. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5132 2009–10 |
Public works project loansClarifies provisions relating to loans to local governments for public works projects. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5140 2009–10 |
Language access servicesBeginning January 1, 2011, regulated insurance carriers must provide interpretation services or reimburse providers for interpretation services offered to enrollees with limited English proficiency. The Basic Health plan must... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5157 2009–10 |
Peace officer psych examsThe psychological examination must be administered by a psychiatrist or psychologist licensed in Washington and must be in compliance with standards established in rules of the commission. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5158 2009–10 |
Wine & beer at gift centerThe Legislative Gift Center may sell, for off-premise consumption, wine and beer produced in Washington. Wine and beer sold by the gift center must be sold for personal use to individuals 21 years of age or older, and have... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5174 2009–10 |
Higher edu graduation ratesStudents who enter into student progression understandings pay the same operating fees as they did for their initial term. If a student does not obtain the certificate or degree in the time established in the understanding,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5176 2009–10 |
Teachers of visually impairdThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5185 2009–10 |
Solar energy incentivesExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5197 2009–10 |
Electr signatures/pub assistDSHS and HCA health coverage programs may accept electronic applications and electronic signatures for verification. All applications must have either a physical signature or an electronic signature. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |