Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5690 2013–14 |
Local govt fiscal conditionsCreates the local government fiscal health commission to allow state and local governments to work collaboratively to identify and respond to financial problems encountered by local governments. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5703 2013–14 |
State liquor revenuesChanges distribution requirements from the liquor excise tax fund and the liquor revolving fund. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5706 2013–14 |
Student transition servicesOSPI must establish interagency agreements with agencies that provide high school transition services to students with disabilities or students covered by section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5710 2013–14 |
Reckless endangrmnt/firearmsIncludes in the crime of reckless endangerment, a person who stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where a child is likely to gain access, and the child obtains possession of the loaded firearm. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5711 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksBroadens the requirement for a background check to apply to all firearms sales in the state. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5714 2013–14 |
Firearms/health & safetyRequires the legislature to convene a task force to examine issues regarding public health and safety as it relates to firearms safety and firearms violence reduction. Provides that task force expenditures are subject to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5724 2013–14 |
School district bidding reqsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5788 2013–14 |
Wastewater discharge feesModifies provisions relating to domestic wastewater facilities permit discharge fees. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5798 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires certain health plans, that provide coverage for maternity care or services, to provide a covered person with substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5817 2013–14 |
Vessel taxation & permittingProvides an incentive for Washington resident pleasure boaters to moor, use, and purchase large recreational vessels in the state and for nonresident pleasure boaters to choose Washington as a location to moor and use large... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5833 2013–14 |
Interpreter servicesAuthorizes the department of social and health services, the department of labor and industries, and the state health care authority to: (1) Purchase interpreter services; and (2) Integrate the purchase of interpreter services... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5864 2013–14 |
Columbia R. crossing/bondsRequires the state finance committee, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right-of-way, and construction of the Columbia river crossing project, to issue and sell upon the request of the department of... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5868 2013–14 |
Nonhighway fuel tax refundsEliminates the statutory cap on eligibility for recreational fuel tax refunds. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5888 2013–14 |
Fuel tax distributionAddresses fuel tax distributions to certain accounts. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5900 2013–14 |
Voter-approved taxEstablishes a state income tax. Decreases the state sales tax rate from six and one-half percent to five and one-half percent. Provides that all tax revenues collected pursuant to the act must be deposited in the education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5949 2013–14 |
Liquor tx/alc, drug treatmntImposes a tax on every person for the privilege of selling, at wholesale or retail, liquor in this state to raise funds for additional alcohol and drug treatment. Creates the alcohol and drug treatment account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5952 2013–14 |
Aerospace tax prefs & exempExtends the expiration date of aerospace tax incentives to July 1, 2040, upon the siting of a significant commercial airplane manufacturing program in Washington. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2013, 3rd Special Session |
Nov 11, 2013 |
| SB 5399 2013–14 |
Growth mgmt act/penaltiesProhibits state entities from determining counties, cities, and towns meeting specified criteria to be ineligible or otherwise penalized in the acceptance of applications or the awarding of state agency grants during a period... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5507 2013–14 |
Candidate and measure donorsRequires that a statement including the Public Disclosure Commission's website be included in a prominent position within the voters' pamphlet. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2013 |
May 16, 2013 |
| SB 5308 2013–14 |
Sexually exploited childrenCreates the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Statewide Coordinating Committee. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5337 2013–14 |
DNR timber sale programStays for five years the set decrease in the maximum amount of timber that can be sold by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through their contract harvesting program. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2013 |
May 15, 2013 |
| SB 5002 2013–14 |
Mosquito control districtsAuthorizes mosquito control districts to enter without hindrance upon lands adjacent to lands within the district in carrying out certain powers and duties, and to cut or remove shrubbery or undergrowth to carry out pest... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5324 2013–14 |
Mosquito abatemnt/stormwaterRequires a county, city, town, water-sewer district, or flood control zone district to construct storm water retention ponds in a manner that minimizes mosquito habitat and propagation. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| SB 5258 2013–14 |
Ballot measure ad sponsorsRequires the top five sponsor identification be listed once the aggregated costs of related ballot measure advertisements sponsored by the same committee total $1,000 or more. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| SB 5488 2013–14 |
Sex-trafficking/internet adRepeals the offense Advertising Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 17, 2013 |