Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6216 2009–10 |
Existing property tax leviesA local government ballot proposition of a property tax levy must include the currently existing dollar rate, as of the date the proposition is subject to voter approval, and the amount the proposed levy increase exceeds the... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6224 2009–10 |
Controlled substances actChapter 69.50 RCW is updated to include substances listed in Title 21 CFR. Multiple sclerosis is included as a condition for which a Schedule II non-narcotic stimulant may be prescribed, dispensed, or administered to patients.... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6240 2009–10 |
Joint underwriting assn'sGrants the Insurance Commissioner the authority to create a market assistance plan for excess flood insurance. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6247 2009–10 |
Adverse health eventsIf the department determines that a medical facility has failed to provide notification or to report an adverse event the department is required to assess a penalty, not to exceed $1,000 per violation per day. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6249 2009–10 |
Kids at hopeFinds that: (1) Every child is unique. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6263 2009–10 |
WA vaccine associationEstablishes a nonprofit corporation to facilitate universal purchase of vaccines for children and assess health carriers and third-party administrators for the cost of vaccines for certain children under the age of 19 years. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6264 2009–10 |
Licensing dentistsThe licensing standards created in SHB 2881, which expire July 1, 2010, will continue. Dentists who have practiced in another state for at least four years and completed a one year postdoctoral residency approved by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6265 2009–10 |
Hospital surveys or auditsThe department is no longer required to provide an instrument to evaluate surveys and audits to hospitals. The report to the Legislature is eliminated. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6269 2009–10 |
Health plan conversion rightBeginning January 1, 2011, all group policies must allow an individual 31 days from the termination of coverage or 31 days from the date the person receives notice of the termination of coverage, whichever is later, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6270 2009–10 |
Emergency health careThe insurance definition of emergency services is modified to include covered health care services medically necessary to evaluate and treat an emergency provided in a hospital. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6290 2009–10 |
Higher education employeesThe exceptions to the list of employees of institutions of higher education who are exempt from state civil service and are given collective bargaining rights under PECBA are modified. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6304 2009–10 |
Large commercial airportsA primary commercial service airport is an airport that receives scheduled passenger service and enplanes 10,000 or more passengers annually. Every county, city, and town in which there is a planned primary commercial service... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6305 2009–10 |
Prescriber education programThe Medical Quality Assurance Commission (commission) will develop an evidence-based prescriber education program in cooperation with the University of Washington School of Medicine and the Washington State Health Care... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6320 2009–10 |
Adult adoptees/birth infoAdoption records held by DSHS, an adoption agency, or maintained in court files must be confidential except reasonably available non-identifying information must be disclosed upon the written request for information from the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6333 2009–10 |
Beer & wine tastingThe Board is directed to establish a pilot project for beer and wine tasting at farmers markets. The pilot project is for ten farmers markets with at least six days of tasting (but no more than one winery or microbrewery per... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6334 2009–10 |
Unemployment benefitsLanguage referencing good cause and limiting good cause to the 11 reasons listed in statute is inapplicable to individuals who separate from work on or after July 4, 2010. For separations occurring on or after July 4, 2010, an... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6360 2009–10 |
Verifying offender addressesSex or kidnapping offenders required to register under Washington law are no longer required to report to law enforcement every 90 days. When funded, law enforcement may enter into performance based contracts with WASPC to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6375 2009–10 |
Search & rescue volunteersRequires an agency to grant leave with pay to an employee engaged in volunteer search and rescue activities. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6391 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesTermination, Cancellation, or Nonrenewal of a Franchise . During a legal dispute concerning the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise, a dealer's franchise is maintained. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6400 2009–10 |
Nonparticipating providersThe insurance definition of emergency services is modified to include covered health care services medically necessary to evaluate and treat an emergency provided in a hospital. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6427 2009–10 |
Dental services not coveredDisability insurers and health care service contractors are prohibited from requiring a contracting dentist to provide services to a subscriber at a fee set by, or subject to, the approval of the insurer unless the dental... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6443 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco taxationAddresses taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Requires the state treasurer, by July 1, 2011, and by July 1st of each year thereafter, to transfer eighteen million dollars from the general fund into the tobacco... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6449 2009–10 |
Petition signature gatherersRequires businesses engaged in the collection of signatures for state or local initiative, referendum or recall petitions, and using paid signature gatherers to register with the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6452 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsLimited service pregnancy center is defined as an organization that does not provide prenatal care, comprehensive birth control services, abortion or referrals for abortion. All reproductive health information provided in... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6456 2009–10 |
Wage complaintsWhen investigating a wage complaint, L&I is no longer required to issue a citation or determination of compliance within three years of the date when wages were due. Rather, L&I is prohibited from investigating a wage payment... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |