Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5195 2005–06 |
Interstate insurance compactThis bill replicates the NAIC Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact Model Act and makes Washington State a compact member. Compact member states pool their resources and expertise to quickly make regulatory decisions... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5197 2005–06 |
Distressed insurersThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner monitors the solvency of insurance carriers, health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and certified health plans that are authorized to do business in... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5208 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate in matters of pay and wage level. For purposes of negotiating, the state must be represented by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5211 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesA pyramid promotional scheme is a program where participants pay for the right to receive compensation primarily based on the recruitment of others. Pyramid promotional schemes violate the CPA. The chain distribution statute... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5212 2005–06 |
Group life insurancePremiums for group life insurance may be paid entirely by funds contributed by the insured employees. For members of the Washington State Patrol, a family member or spouse may be insured in the amount purchased by an insured employee. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5235 2005–06 |
Child labor lawsL&I must set a fee of $10 per business location for the administration and enforcement of minor work permits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5239 2005–06 |
Lien against homeownerA potential lien claimant providing proper "notice of right to claim a lien" may claim a lien for goods or services supplied to the new construction, repair, alteration or remodel of a single-family residence or appurtenant... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5240 2005–06 |
Minimum wage violationsAn employer who violates a record keeping requirement under the Minimum Wage Act may be assessed a penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 per violation per employee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5248 2005–06 |
Physical therapyPhysical therapy is defined as the care and services provided by or under the direction of a physical therapist licensed in the state. The practice of physical therapy is defined with specific parameters referencing the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5260 2005–06 |
Civil forfeituresWhen property is forfeited in drug cases, the property must be sold or destroyed. Forfeited property may no longer be retained or forwarded to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for disposition, unless the activity... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5283 2005–06 |
Repeat DUI offensesIncreases penalties for repeat DUI offenses. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5306 2005–06 |
Sexual health educationEvery school district that offers sexual health education must incorporate the January 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention. In addition to abstinence, sexual health education must teach... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5307 2005–06 |
Amusement ridesMakes go carts and bumper cars subject to laws regulating amusement apparatus. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5326 2005–06 |
Home rule charter citiesProvides first class cities with the option of using a "ranked voting system" (also known as "instant runoff voting"), thereby eliminating the need for a primary election. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5334 2005–06 |
Annexation surtaxTo pay for providing municipal services in newly annexed areas, certain cities are given authority to impose a temporary annexation surtax on utilities, for up to ten years, after obtaining voter approval. This authority is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5342 2005–06 |
Safe storage of firearmsReckless endangerment includes leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child, under 16 years of age, is likely to gain access and the child actually obtains... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5344 2005–06 |
Firearms on capitol campusWeapons are prohibited in the legislative building on the state capitol campus. The state patrol must provide locked boxes or a designated official to receive weapons of persons wishing to enter the building. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5361 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefRequires that, annually, the department of revenue shall adjust each combined disposable income amount and each valuation amount to reflect inflation. The department may round the adjusted amounts to the nearest thousand... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5365 2005–06 |
Business & professions acctThe Businesses and Professions Account is created in the State Treasury. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5368 2005–06 |
Nurse mandatory overtimeThe following entities are added to the list of health care facilities covered by the overtime prohibition law for certain registered and licensed practical nurses: state hospitals that are operated and maintained by the state... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5384 2005–06 |
Public building contractsRevises requirements for public building or construction contracts. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5386 2005–06 |
Management of state watersFederal reserved rights, rights secured to Indian tribes under federal treaties, and applicable requirements of federal law are included as interests the state considers under the General Declaration of Fundamentals section of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5387 2005–06 |
Water conservancy boardsChanges are made to the reporting provisions for water conservancy boards. A board must provide an annual report to the department disclosing specific information with respect to payments or donation of money, services, and... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5392 2005–06 |
Clinical info technologiesLicensed physicians, podiatric physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced registered nurse practitioners who are solo practitioners or in group practices with five or fewer practitioners and who acquire or who use... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |