Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2044 2001–02 |
PERS/plan 2 early retirementAmends RCW 41.40.630 relating to retiring early in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2056 2001–02 |
Growth management$ Adds an economic development element as a mandatory element of a Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plan. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2061 2001–02 |
Property tax reliefProvides that a residence owned and occupied by a first-time home buyer is exempt from taxes levied by the state for the first four assessment years subsequent to purchase by the first-time home buyer, if the income of the... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2066 2001–02 |
Educator mentoring & prep$ The teacher assistance program is redesigned as a peer mentor program for beginning teachers; program elements are defined and strong mentoring and collaboration are required. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2067 2001–02 |
Small personalized schoolsA personalized schools research and development program is created to study the extent to which personalized schools can result in increased academic and personal achievement in public schools. The program will measure... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2088 2001–02 |
Conditional scholarships$ Offers a conditional scholarship for future K-12 teachers, or existing teachers who want to complete an additional endorsement, in the areas of math, science, technology, or bilingual education. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2089 2001–02 |
Community & tech colleges$ Implements proportional pay over a period of 10 years. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2137 2001–02 |
Schools/explosives$ Includes possession of explosives in the category of offenses for which an elementary or secondary school student shall be expelled for not less than one year. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2179 2001–02 |
Tax preferencesDeclares an intent to create a procedure to evaluate and terminate tax preferences. By this procedure the legislature intends to ensure that thorough evaluations are made and that tax preferences which do not continue to serve... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2194 2001–02 |
Contraceptive hlth servicesRequires designated health insurance carriers to provide coverage for prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2200 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2202 2001–02 |
Sale of firearms/gun showsDeclares that a person who, while at a gun show or event, offers to sell or transfer a firearm to another person must be licensed as a dealer under 18 U.S.C Sec. 923 and post the license in accordance with 27 C.F.R. Sec.... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2210 2001–02 |
Student achievement$ Revises the statutory timelines for the voluntary and required administration of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) and asks the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to recommend a set of timelines... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2215 2001–02 |
Career guidance programCreates the comprehensive career guidance program to support parents' rights in the development of their child's educational plan. Appropriates the sum of two million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2220 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseFinds that the state must provide a fair and reasonable cost-of-living increase to ensure that the state attracts and retains the best employees for the citizens of Washington ensuring public safety, government efficiency, and... | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2239 2001–02 |
Regional transportationDeclares a desire to empower local regions to accomplish transportation projects by enabling them to raise revenue and choose projects locally and to provide state resources to help fund certain of these projects. Finds that... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2248 2001–02 |
Social security numbersFinds that if social security numbers are accessible to the public, it will be relatively easy for someone to use another's social security number fraudulently to assume that person's identity and gain access to bank accounts,... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2270 2001–02 |
Academic improvementProvides for academic improvement through education planning, focused assistance, and data analysis and reporting. Declares an intent to continue to follow the findings and intent in RCW 28A.655.005. Repeals RCW 28A.655.050. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1058 2001–02 |
Breast/cervical cancer$ Provides Medicaid coverage to treat women with breast or cervical cancer who have no insurance coverage. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 2025 2001–02 |
Schools/bilingual instructn$ Directs the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to develop and report on an evaluation system designed to measure increases in the academic and English proficiency of students who are not proficient in English. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 1048 2001–02 |
TERS$ Increases the post-retirement maximum employment allotment for TRS plan 1 retirees to 840 hours. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1445 2001–02 |
Time certificate investment$ Loans made under the Linked Deposit Program must be directed to a "socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprise." $ The Linked Deposit Program will sunset as of June 30, 2004. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 316, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1045 2001–02 |
LEOFF plan 2$ The age from which LEOFF plan 2 disability allowances are actuarially reduced is changed from 55 to 53. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1120 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1287 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ Extends the prohibition on mandatory local measured telephone service for four years until June 1, 2005. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |