Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5492 2005–06 |
Hospital reportingExpands requirements for hospitals to report to the state any actions that restrict or terminate a physician's clinical privileges to apply to actions that restrict or terminate the practice of other health care providers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 470, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5692 2005–06 |
Tax refund loansRequires registration of facilitators with the Department of Financial Institutions. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5708 2005–06 |
EpinephrineRemoves restrictions on the authority of emergency medical technicians to administer epinephrine to certain patients. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 463, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5841 2005–06 |
AsthmaAuthorizes elementary and secondary school students to self-administer prescribed medication to treat asthma or anaphylaxis according to a written treatment plan. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 462, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5581 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| SB 5145 2005–06 |
Boater safety & educationDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission to establish and implement by rule a required boating safety education program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5664 2005–06 |
Teachers' skillsRequires that school-level plans to achieve school-level goals related to the state learning goal for reading, writing, and communication include research-based assessment and instructional strategies for students with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5707 2005–06 |
Women's history consortiumCreates the Women's History Consortium under the management of the Washington State Historical Society. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 6014 2005–06 |
Industrial insurance claimsSpecifies that the costs of industrial insurance benefits paid to non-government workers injured while assisting in the life and rescue phase of emergencies are: (1) reimbursed from the Disaster Response Account to the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5127 2005–06 |
Victims of human traffickingRequires the Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, within existing resources, to convene a work group to: (1) develop written protocols for the delivery of services to victims of human... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5186 2005–06 |
Physical activityRequires that the transportation element of a comprehensive plan include a pedestrian and bicycle component to identify planned improvements for pedestrian and bicycle facilities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5347 2005–06 |
Nursing home temp managersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless temporary managers of nursing homes against claims for actions that are not intentional torts or criminal behavior. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5522 2005–06 |
Purchasing service creditIncreases the period of unearned service credit that a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System may purchase related to an injury incurred in the line of duty from 12 months to 24 months. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5577 2005–06 |
Relocation assistanceRequires landlords to pay relocation assistance, as well as to return any deposits and prepaid rent, to tenants who are displaced because their residence is condemned or declared unlawful to occupy except in cases in which the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 6043 2005–06 |
Personal info securityRequires agencies, individuals, and businesses owning or licensing computerized data to provide notice with respect to any breach of the security of the computerized data system which results or may have resulted in the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| SB 5121 2005–06 |
Air transportation needsRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a statewide airport capacity and facilities assessment and report results by July 1, 2006 | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5196 2005–06 |
Emplyr-owned life insuranceRequires written consent of an employee before an employer may insure the life of the employee for the benefit of the employer. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5274 2005–06 |
Real estate appraisersCreates a registration program for real estate appraiser trainees, and provides for supervision of new entrants in the appraiser profession. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5418 2005–06 |
Credit reportsAllows victims of identity theft to place a security freeze on their credit reports, subject to certain exceptions. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5953 2005–06 |
Horse racing handicappingExempts from Washington Gambling Commission rules, Washington Horse Racing Commission-authorized handicap contests involving the outcome of multiple horse races, and allows the handicap contests to be conducted by a licensed... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5381 2005–06 |
Academy of sciencesDirects the presidents of the University of Washington and Washington State University to serve as co-chairs of an organizing committee to create a Washington Academy of Sciences (Academy) and file articles of incorporation by... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2005 |
May 6, 2005 |
| SB 5470 2005–06 |
Prescription importationThe Board of Pharmacy will submit a waiver request to the federal Food and Drug Administration seeking authorization to license foreign drug wholesalers. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2005 |
May 5, 2005 |
| SB 5064 2005–06 |
Electronic medical recordsCreates a Health Information Infrastructure Advisory Board, which will develop and implement a strategy for the use of electronic medical records and health information systems. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| SB 5558 2005–06 |
Prescription drug foundationCreates a nonprofit organization to assist low income citizens to access free or low-cost prescription drugs. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| SB 5112 2005–06 |
Veterans' benefitsAdds service in southern or central Asia as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and service in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom to the list of conflicts that qualify a member of the Public Employees'... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |