Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5488 2015–16 |
Applied behavior analysisCreates three new professions: licensed behavior analysts, licensed assistant behavior analysts, and certified behavior technicians. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5606 2015–16 |
Dental professionalsAllows dental hygienists and dental assistants to take impressions. | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5638 2015–16 |
State need grant eligibilityModifies the requirements of the State Need Grant program to make the grant available to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a qualifying institution of higher education for at least three quarter credits, or the... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5717 2015–16 |
Insurer holding company actAmends the statutory framework that governs insurance holding companies. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5803 2015–16 |
3rd grade English assessmentMakes timing and other changes to the process for addressing third grade students reading below grade level. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5805 2015–16 |
Conflict resolution/schoolsIncludes statewide dispute resolution organizations in the organizations that develop volunteer-based conflict resolution and mediation program. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| SB 5121 2015–16 |
Marijuana research licenseCreates a license to grow marijuana for research purposes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5215 2015–16 |
Internet crime against childCreates the Washington Internet Crimes Against Children Account administered by the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5311 2015–16 |
Crisis intervention/officersRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to provide crisis intervention training to all full-time law enforcement officers. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5518 2015–16 |
Campus sexual violenceProhibits the institutions of higher education from establishing different disciplinary processes for a matter of sexual violence on the same campus, based on the status or characteristics of the student involved. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5591 2015–16 |
Emer medical services/progAuthorizes emergency medical services providers that levy an emergency medical services tax and federally recognized Indian tribes to establish community assistance referral and education services programs (programs). | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5760 2015–16 |
Joint operating agenciesIncreases the minimum dollar value of a purchase of materials, equipment, or supplies by a joint operating agency (JOA) that must be made through a sealed bid process from $10,000 to $15,000, exclusive of sales tax. | Senator (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| SB 5023 2015–16 |
Group health benefit plansAllows all rates and forms of large group health benefit plans and all stand-alone dental and stand-alone vision plans to be used after they are filed with the Insurance Commissioner. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5088 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5175 2015–16 |
TelemedicineRequires health carriers to reimburse for services provided via telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5176 2015–16 |
Capitol furnishings pres comMakes changes to the membership and duties of the Capital Furnishings Preservation Committee. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 5346 2015–16 |
Personal emer resp servicesRequires personal emergency response service companies, upon request by a first responder during an emergency, to provide the name, address, and any other information necessary for the first responder to contact their subscribers. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 17, 2015 |
| SB 6228 2013–14 |
Health care cost and qualityRequires health carriers to offer transparency tools for members with certain price and quality information. | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 224, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 4, 2014 |
| SB 6265 2013–14 |
Agencies/patient health infoProvides exceptions to the right of a patient to receive an accounting of all disclosures of information and records related to mental health that are the same as the exceptions for general health care information. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 220, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 4, 2014 |
| SB 6312 2013–14 |
Mental health, chem depndncyExpands the scope of the work and membership of the Adult Behavioral Health System Task Force. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 4, 2014 |
| SB 5360 2013–14 |
Unpaid wages collectionAllows the Department of Labor and Industries to electronically serve a financial institution with a Notice and Order to Withhold and Deliver for unpaid wages by providing a list of outstanding warrants to the Department of Revenue. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |
| SB 6074 2013–14 |
Homeless student ed outcomesRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to report data on homeless students , which must be disaggregated by subgroups of students at both the state and district levels, to the Governor and the... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |
| SB 6137 2013–14 |
PharmaciesRequires pharmacy benefit managers to register with the Department of Revenue. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |
| SB 6163 2013–14 |
Expanded learningDefines Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) to include school-based programs and programs offered by community-based organizations in partnership with schools that provide extended learning and enriching experiences beyond... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |
| SB 6272 2013–14 |
Car dealers & manufacturersProvides additional authority for the Department of Licensing to deny a license for a new motor vehicle manufacturer or new motor vehicle dealer. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 3, 2014 |