Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2052 1999–00 |
Service & repair contracts$ Requires service contract providers to be registered by the Insurance Commissioner. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1011 1999–00 |
Harassment & stalkingC Clarifies that electronic communications are included in the crime of harassment. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 1999 |
| HB 1372 1999–00 |
Birth defects registry$ Repeals obsolete and redundant language regarding birth defect data collection, which will improve collection process. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 1999 |
| HB 2611 1997–98 |
Mortgage insuranceFor loans made on or after July 1, 1998, if mortgage insurance is required, the lender must disclose to the borrower whether and under what conditions the mortgage insurance can be canceled. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2357 1997–98 |
Pawnbroker interest and feesThe amount of interest pawnbrokers are allowed by statute to charge is increased by 50 cents for amounts less than $100, and by 2 percent (from 3 percent to 5 percent) for each 30-day period for amounts over $100. The fees... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| HB 1441 1997–98 |
VoyeurismA person commits the crime of voyeurism when, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she views, photographs or films another without the other = s knowledge and consent, when the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2300 1997–98 |
Educational pathwaysMiddle, junior high, and high schools using educational pathways must ensure that all participating students have access to courses and instruction needed to meet entrance requirements at baccalaureate institutions. A student... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2351 1997–98 |
Address confidentiality progThe program of address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence is expanded to include victims of sexual assault. No records in a participant = s file may be made available except for the address designated by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2459 1997–98 |
Public housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners. Two commissioners must be tenants in a housing project owned by the housing authority. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2634 1997–98 |
Fugitives/public assistanceGeneral assistance, a form of welfare benefit available to qualified persons without dependents, is not available for anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony or attempted felony, or who is violating a condition... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 3103 1997–98 |
Newborn screening/drug exposThe Department of Health is directed to consult with medical professionals to develop a screening criteria to use in identifying pregnant women who are at risk of conceiving a drug-affected baby. Similarly, the Department of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 1046 1997–98 |
Child personl floatatn devicNo person may operate, or permit to be operated, a vessel under 19 feet in length unless each child nine years of age or younger on the vessel wears a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Enforcement of this... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1075 1997–98 |
School attendance/jurisdictnDistrict and municipal courts are granted original concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court over all proceedings involving truancy petitions. District and municipal courts may agree to exercise that jurisdiction but are... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1150 1997–98 |
Assault of school/sports empAssaulting a sports official is made an aggravating sentencing factor for all degrees of assault. The same provision is made for both felony and nonfelony sentencing. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1194 1997–98 |
Breast-feeding in workplaceAn employer must provide a workplace location to allow a woman to express breast milk unless reasonable safety or security considerations require other options. This requirement is met by providing a clean women's lavatory or... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1275 1997–98 |
Weatherztn/energy assistanceElectric and gas utilities may be allowed a tax credit against the state public utility tax for making grants directly, or through DCTED, to organizations with contracts with DCTED to provide low-income energy assistance for... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1509 1997–98 |
Paid petition gatheringA variety of requirements are made for state initiative and referendum measures, city initiative and referendum measures, county initiative and referendum measures, and recall measures. 1.Petition requirements. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1587 1997–98 |
Parental voyeurismThe crime of sexual exploitation of a minor is amended to provide a new circumstance under which a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor commits the crime. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1637 1997–98 |
Teen court programsThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts is authorized to encourage the use of teen courts for juveniles who commit offenses, infractions, or are truants. A teen court program must be developed using the guidelines of... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1655 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed at any time the driver is operating the vehicle or bus. The requirement that at least one passenger be present is removed. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1672 1997–98 |
Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1800 1997–98 |
Crime stoppers programsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) may provide grants to local law enforcement agencies or local jurisdictions with crime stopper programs. CTED determines if any matching funds should be required. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1898 1997–98 |
Teacher certificatn assessmnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1973 1997–98 |
Grandparent visitatn rightsA grandparent may petition the court for visitation with a child if the parent of the child who is the son or daughter of the grandparent is deceased. The court shall order visitation if the visitation is in the child's best interests. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |