Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2924 1991–92 |
Property annual revaluationAll counties are required to annually revalue real property by January 1, 1999. Physical inspections of real property must occur at least once every six years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2925 1991–92 |
County board of equalizationProperty owners are allowed to appeal their valuation directly to the state Board of Tax Appeals when the assessor, owner, and a majority of the county board of equalization agree. The state Board of Tax Appeals may return... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2926 1991–92 |
Sen citizen property tax exmAll applicants for property tax exemption under the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program are required to provide documents that verify income. An application must be renewed at least once every four years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2998 1991–92 |
Weights and measuresRevises provisions regulating weights and measures. Provides for biennial inspections and tests of weights and measures standards. Establishes hearing procedures for persons aggrieved by action of the department or a city sealer. | John Wynne (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| HB 2679 1991–92 |
Subdivision of propertyThe exemption from the platting and subdivision law for divisions of land by will or through intestacy is removed. Divisions of land made through a person's will or through inheritance by intestacy are subject to the platting... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2444 1991–92 |
State investment boardMembership: Membership on the board is expanded from 14 to 16 members. New nonvoting members are the director of the Forecasting Council and the state actuary. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2674 1991–92 |
Family day-care centersFamily day-care providers are allowed in all areas zoned for single-family and multi-family residential or commercial uses. Counties, cities or towns are prohibited from adopting or enforcing zoning ordinances that prohibit... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2217 1991–92 |
Educator accountabilityThe University of Washington is required to develop a plan for an educator academy. In devising the plan, the university is required to seek advice from representatives of a variety of interests, including education, students,... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2622 1991–92 |
Background checks/disabledThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to run background checks on individual providers hired by physically disabled and mentally impaired persons. This requirement does not apply retroactively, but only to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2753 1991–92 |
Foot care servicesThere is a legislative finding that treatment of foot conditions by podiatric physicians is cost-effective, and a declaration of legislative intent that state-funded services include coverage by podiatric physicians on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2978 1991–92 |
Parks & recreation commissnAuthorizes the commission to sell park land that is being closed because of budgetary constraints to a city or county. Provides for reversion of the property if it is used for other purposes than a public park. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2956 1991–92 |
Retirees cost-of-living incrProvides for cost-of-living increases to retirees of the public employees' retirement system and the teachers' retirement system. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2960 1991–92 |
Solid waste disposal feesGrants the legislative authority of a county the ability to impose a fee on solid waste imported into the county. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2934 1991–92 |
Conservation futures landsAuthorizes an additional levy of one and three-fourth cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2447 1991–92 |
Real estate conveyance taxThe real estate excise tax is restructured as a conveyance tax. The tax is imposed on the conveyance of real property rather than the sale of real property. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2918 1991–92 |
State employees immunityProvides that the employees shall not be civilly liable for decisions, actions, or omissions that arise as the result of acting within the scope of the employee's official duties. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2562 1991–92 |
Crime victims benefitsRevises the provisions of RCW 7.68.060 relating to time limitations for benefits for victims of childhood crimes. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2832 1991–92 |
Health care cost shiftingRequires study of the issue of health care providers charging some purchasing groups more for services than other purchasing groups for the purpose of recovering the full cost of doing business. Requires a review of the... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2855 1991–92 |
State resident hiring prfrncPrescribes a preference in hiring Washington state residents in situations in which the legislature or the governor has initiated a reduction in force. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2870 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurSpecifies the applicability and scope of the act. Places restrictions on premium rates. Establishes renewability and availability of coverage provisions. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2787 1991–92 |
Employment terminationProvides that an employer may not terminate an employee within one year of an employee vesting for a pension or benefits, or terminate an employee within sixty days before the employee qualifies for health benefits, without... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2794 1991–92 |
Excellence in education awrdIncludes classified employees in the award provisions, in addition to teachers, principals, or administrators. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2816 1991–92 |
Open space taxationProvides that agricultural lands shall also include such incidental uses as are compatible with agricultural purposes, including wetlands preservation, provided such use does not exceed twenty percent of the classified land. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2829 1991–92 |
M. L. King, Jr. memorl parkMakes an appropriation of three hundred forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |