Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5397 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle emissionsThe legislature adopts the California motor vehicle emission standards in effect on January 1, 2005. No vehicle of model year 2009 or later will be registered in the state unless the vehicle: (1) is consistent with the vehicle... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5411 2005–06 |
Branch campusesThe legislature states its intent to recognize that different regions have different capacity gaps and different programmatic needs and, therefore, each campus must be allowed to expand into lower division coursework in a way... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5440 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxRevises excise tax provisions to encourage small business. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5443 2005–06 |
Widows of veteransAn honorably discharged veteran's widow or widower is exempt from a portion, or all property taxes assessed on the home they own. The widow or widower must be sixty-one years of age or older at the time of application for tax... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5450 2005–06 |
Mental health parityBeginning July 1, 2005, a health benefit plan that provides coverage for medical and surgical services must provide coverage for mental health services and prescription drugs to treat mental disorders. The co-pay or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5451 2005–06 |
Cosmetic medical servicesCosmetic medical services are included in the definition of retail sale. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5460 2005–06 |
Family reconciliationTeachers may refer families to the Department of Social and Health Services for family reconciliation services and schools can provide a list of community resources for teachers to share with families, compiled by DSHS, Office... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5472 2005–06 |
Health benefit plan optionsDeclares an intent to expand health benefit plan options available to employers by offering them the opportunity to enroll in programs administered by the health care authority. This option provides employers with the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5496 2005–06 |
Inspection of hospitalsThe Department of Health is required to inspect all hospitals at least every eighteen months. Language regarding the exemption from DOH inspection requirements is simplified. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5512 2005–06 |
TRS early retirementMembers of TRS 2 or TRS 3 who are eligible for early retirement are allowed to purchase up to five years of additional service credit at the time of retirement. The cost of the additional service credit is the actuarially... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5514 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS reduced retirementLEOFF 1 members may choose a reduced benefit plus a survivor benefit for their post-retirement marriage spouse if their benefits are already subject to a property division obligation. The Department of Retirement Systems must... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5516 2005–06 |
Nurse practitionersAll ARNPs may prescribe controlled substances contained in Schedules II through V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act without entering into joint practice arrangements and without formal collaboration with physicians or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5520 2005–06 |
Retirement systems plan 2Provides for participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5521 2005–06 |
Military service creditThe employee is now eligible for service credit by applying for resumption of employment within one year of termination of military service. If the employee is refused re-employment, for reasons beyond his or her control, the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5523 2005–06 |
EpinephrineAmends RCW 18.73.250 to modify the authority of emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5533 2005–06 |
Financial institution infoAn employer who provides job-related information about an employee to a prospective employer that is a financial institution, is presumed to act in good faith and is immune from civil liability. This presumption may only be... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5538 2005–06 |
Early childhood edu & assistThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) must administer a state-supported early childhood education and assistance program to assist eligible children with educational, social, health, nutritional, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5545 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licenseMembers of the armed forces, who are unable to renew their CPL because of their assignment, reassignment, or deployment for out-of-state military service, may renew their CPL within 90 days after returning to the state. They... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5550 2005–06 |
Electrical boardOne new position, representing outside line workers, is created on the Electrical Board, to be appointed by the Governor within 90 days of the effective date of the act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5556 2005–06 |
Repealing statutesAn initiative or referendum that repeals a statute must set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Failure to do so is presumed to be a violation of Article II, section 37 of the State Constitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5569 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentEffective July 1, 2005: an insurance rate component is created, expiring June 30, 2007; the minimum occupancy rates are no longer applied to the direct care rate component; direct care payment rate is adjusted, based on 2003... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5570 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxThe additional tax on nursing facilities is repealed effective July 1, 2005. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5571 2005–06 |
Boarding home B & O taxRevises provisions regarding the boarding home business and occupation tax. Repeals RCW 82.04.4337 and 82.04.2908. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5575 2005–06 |
Higher ed student populationColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity, or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5579 2005–06 |
Insurance overpaymentExcept in cases of fraud or coordination of benefits, a health carrier may not retroactively deny, adjust, or seek recoupment or refund of a claim paid to a health care provider more than one year after the payment was made. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |