Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5284 2009–10 |
Truth in music advertisingProhibits a person from advertising or conducting a live musical performance through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation between the performing group and a recording group, except in certain circumstances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5369 2009–10 |
Counseling professionsAdds certain counseling-related professions to the Uniform Disciplinary Act. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5903 2009–10 |
Public works contractsRequires an awarding agency to specify in a public works contract whether the work contracted for meets the definition of "residential construction." | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5904 2009–10 |
Independent contractorCreates a test for determining when a person is an independent contractor not entitled to the prevailing wage, which is substantially similar to the test used in construction for workers' compensation and unemployment purposes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5156 2009–10 |
Washington peace officersRequires that peace officers that are appointed to the administrative hearing panels for certification actions be "certified" Washington peace officers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5238 2009–10 |
Retirement systems mailingsAuthorizes the Department of Retirement Systems to assist qualified public employee retiree organizations in blind mailings to potential retiree organization members twice per year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5290 2009–10 |
Gas or electr cmpy discountsAllows other parties to a general rate case proceeding, in addition to an electrical or gas company, to request changes to a gas or electric utility's program for low-income senior customers and low-income customers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5595 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesRequires a motor vehicle manufacturer to pay specified sums to a motor vehicle dealer upon the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a franchise. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5100 2007–08 |
Health ins info for studentsCreates a pilot project where up to six school districts annually inquire whether students have health insurance; seek parental authorization to share information; develop information-sharing agreements with a local health... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5261 2007–08 |
Ins commissioner authorityAuthorizes the Insurance Commissioner to review rates in the individual market and disapprove them if they are unreasonable. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5596 2007–08 |
Chiropractic servicesBeginning January 1, 2009, prohibits health carriers and public employee health plans provided through the Health Care Authority from paying a chiropractor less for a service under certain billing codes than it pays to another... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 304, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6333 2007–08 |
Health care work groupEstablishes a 13-member work group to consider health care reform proposals. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6357 2007–08 |
DV service of processProhibits a court from requiring more than two attempts to personally serve a respondent before permitting service by publication or mail for certain domestic violence protection orders. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6580 2007–08 |
Climate change impactsRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to develop and provide counties and cities with advisory climate change response methodologies, a computer modeling program, and estimates of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6711 2007–08 |
Smart homeownership choicesCreates an account to be used to assist low-income and moderate-income households facing foreclosure. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6751 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship programsAdds entering approved apprenticeship programs to the circumstances that are considered "good cause" for leaving work and, therefore, do not disqualify individuals from receiving unemployment benefits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6809 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditCreates a sales tax remittance equal to 5 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit received by Washington residents on their federal earned income return. Increases tax remittance to 10 percent for 2011 and thereafter. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6818 2007–08 |
State expendituresRequires a public website on state expenditure information by January 1, 2009. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5831 2007–08 |
HVAC and refrigerationEstablishes a joint legislative task force on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) to review issues related to contractor registration and licensing and mechanic certification. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5905 2007–08 |
Capital authorization certThe nursing facilities process for certification of capital authorizations is changed from a first-come, first-serve system to one that is priority based. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6295 2007–08 |
Workplace e-learningCreates a pilot program at up to eight institutions of higher education to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6421 2007–08 |
Smoking cessation programsProvides coverage for smoking cessation counseling services, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, for clients enrolled in the medical assistance and medical care services programs. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6807 2007–08 |
Long-term care facilitiesProhibits a boarding home from transferring or discharging a current resident on the basis that it is voluntarily withdrawing from the Medicaid program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 251, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 5256 2007–08 |
Veterans/property tax reliefDeducts veteran benefits awarded for service-connected disability from income calculation used for senior citizens and retired persons property tax relief programs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5878 2007–08 |
Identity theft reportsClarifies that each act prohibited by the identity theft statute is a separate unit of prosecution. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |