Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6148 2017–18 |
Homeless education equityDirects certain state agencies to convene a workgroup with aligned nongovernmental agencies to create a plan for children and youth experiencing homelessness to achieve educational equity with their general student population peers. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6156 2017–18 |
Chiropractic QAC authorityProvides additional authority over budget development, spending, and staffing to the chiropractic quality assurance commission. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6196 2017–18 |
Low-income veterinary srvsAllows qualified animal control agencies and non-profit humane societies to provide veterinary services to animals owned by low-income households. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6200 2017–18 |
Primary election ageAllows persons who are 17-years old, but will be 18-years old by the general election, to vote in primary elections. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6202 2017–18 |
Election security practicesRequires the county auditor to audit the election results using at least one of four methods prior to election certification. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6206 2017–18 |
Respite provider trainingRequires a person working as an individual provider who provides respite care services only for individuals who receive services under chapter 74.39A RCW (long-term care services) to complete fourteen hours of training within... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6238 2017–18 |
Long-term care servicesEstablishes a long-term services and supports trust (LTSS Trust) that is funded through an employee paid payroll tax. | Guy Palumbo (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2018 |
| SB 6144 2017–18 |
Student assessment reqs.Maintains the requirement for school districts to administer the state assessments in English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science as required by the federal law. | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 6146 2017–18 |
Local gov firearm regulationRepeals state law preempting local government regulations of firearms. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| SB 5006 2017–18 |
Beer & wine specialty shopsAuthorizes a beer and/or wine specialty shop licensee to sell spirits produced by a state licensed distillery with set provisions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5019 2017–18 |
Ballots, prepaid postageRequires that counties include prepaid postage on return envelopes for all elections, with costs to be reimbursed by the state. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5024 2017–18 |
Groundwater supply avail.Allows counties to establish a mitigation program for the mitigation of impacts upon surface waters of new permit-exempt groundwater withdrawals. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5025 2017–18 |
Tobacco & vapor products/ageRaises the age at which a person may purchase and possess cigarettes, tobacco, and vapor products from 18 to 21 years of age. | Mark Miloscia (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5027 2017–18 |
Distributed generationReduces the maximum incentive rate provided for each kilowatt-hour of electricity generated by a renewable energy system to increase the effectiveness of the existing renewable energy investment cost recovery program.... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5029 2017–18 |
No-contact order/traffickingAuthorizes the court to issue a no-contact order limiting the defendant's access to the victim, to weapons, or imposing other pretrial release conditions. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5032 2017–18 |
Family & med leave insuranceProvides benefits for individuals on leave for a family member's serious health condition, an individual's own serious health condition, a child's birth or placement of a child, or a military exigency. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5071 2017–18 |
Family med. residency/CubaEstablishes constraints on screening criteria used for graduates of the Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina, a Cuban medical school, who are applying to a residency through the Family Medicine Residency Network. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5072 2017–18 |
Graduate medical educationRequires the Family Medicine Residency Network to pursue the development of residency programs that would be enhanced by Spanish speaking medical graduates. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5093 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene products txExempts feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. | Lynda Wilson (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5098 2017–18 |
Flammable train speed limitsClarifies the authority of the Utility and Transportation Commission (UTC) and first class cities in regard to setting train speeds. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5099 2017–18 |
Vulnerable persons/crimesLowers culpability for criminal mistreatment in the first and second degrees from reckless to criminal negligence. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5124 2017–18 |
Personal health informationProvides that nonpublic personal health information in the custody of the Insurance Commissioner is confidential and not subject to public disclosure. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5134 2017–18 |
Homeowners' assocs./noticeRequires 45 days notice and a fair and impartial opportunity to be heard by the board of directors before the association may impose and collect charges for late payments of assessments. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5150 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene/sales taxExempts feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5158 2017–18 |
Dental practice/corporationsAuthorizes corporations to own or lease assets used by dental practices, employ or contract for services with dental practices, provide business support for dental practices, and receive fees for services provided to dental practices. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |