Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5747 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesHousing authorities are authorized to utilize alternative public works contracting procedures established in current law and are required to abide by the conditions under which such procedures may be utilized. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5749 1995–96 |
Property tax paymnt/credt caThe county treasurer is given the authority to choose to accept payment of property taxes by credit card. The treasurer may collect up to a 5 percent processing charge and adopt reasonable procedures to avoid the fraudulent... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5753 1995–96 |
Property tax deferralAllows persons to defer payment of property taxes on their principal residences to the extent that the taxes exceed the increase in inflation. Declares the amount deferred becomes a lien on the property and designates the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5754 1995–96 |
Water rights/instream purposDeclares that a right to the beneficial use of water may be maintained without a physical diversion of water. Establishes conditions on the transfer of instream water rights. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5761 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationSeeks to protect the citizens who purchase construction services and the economic welfare of contractors by providing swift and meaningful remedies for those failing to register as required by chapter 18.27 RCW. Requires the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5762 1995–96 |
Land acquisition/compensatnRevises RCW 43.98A.090 and 84.34.220 to provide for the determination of just compensation for certain land acquisitions. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5763 1995–96 |
Real estate excse tx applicaSales to the United States, this state or any political subdivision thereof, or a municipal corporation of this state are exempt from the real estate excise tax. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5775 1995–96 |
Water resource managementProvides that the existence and measure of all existing and future rights to withdraw waters of the state shall be determined based upon the beneficial use of water. Designates public interest considerations. Specifies water... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5802 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesRestrictions on the designation of housing authority commissioners are altered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5832 1995–96 |
Salmon protection districtsAuthorizes the establishment of a salmon protection district to include areas in which nonpoint pollution or loss of habitat threatens the water quality upon which the continuation or restoration of the salmon fishery is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5833 1995–96 |
Open space/recreation prgrmsRemoves restraints on local governments in order that they may better be able to fulfill their responsibility to protect fish and wildlife, provide for water quality and habitat preservation, preserve urban forests and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5834 1995–96 |
Open space/recreation prtctnProvides for the enhancement of programs for the protection of open space and recreation through revised funding mechanisms. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5875 1995–96 |
Wetlands mitigation banksLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of wetlands mitigation banking to wetland protection and in providing additional alternatives to allow projects to be approved which involve wetlands impacts. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5884 1995–96 |
Housing financing termsThe commission is given authority to impose covenants that run with the land in order to satisfy and enforce requirements of applicable state and federal law and commission policy. These regulatory covenants are enforceable... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5890 1995–96 |
Haz substances lender liabltThe Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) is modified to clarify the liability of lenders. A lender is not liable as an owner or operator if the lender acquires title to a contaminated site simply by foreclosing under the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5891 1995–96 |
Interstate bank branchingAuthorizes a domestic bank to engage in a merger transaction with any out-of-state bank. Specifies conditions for the merger. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5940 1995–96 |
Direct mail advertising/taxThe use tax is imposed on an in-state retailer for advertising materials printed outside the state and mailed directly to Washington residents at the direction of the retailer to promote the sale of products or services. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5941 1995–96 |
County water resources prgrmAny county that is required to or chooses to adopt a comprehensive land use plan is authorized to assume the responsibility for coordinating the planning or management of some or all water resources within all or a portion of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5949 1995–96 |
Water supply regulationThe Department of Ecology may regulate as among water rights in the following situations: (1) where all the rights are permitted or certificated rights; (2) where an instream flow rule has been adopted; or (3) whether water is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5951 1995–96 |
County/city develpmnt agreemAuthorizes the development agreements to provide assurance to an applicant that upon government approval a project may proceed in accordance with existing policies and regulations. Declares that the development agreements will... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5952 1995–96 |
Shoreline managementDeclares an intent to improve the coordination of shoreline management with other planning and appeals processes. Repeals RCW 90.58.145. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5953 1995–96 |
Land use decisions reviewReforms the process for judicial review of land use decisions made by local jurisdictions, by establishing uniform, expedited appeal procedures and uniform criteria for reviewing such decisions, in order to provide consistent,... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5967 1995–96 |
Public school license platesBeginning January 1, 1996, DOL must issue license plates displaying a symbol of public schools. The DOL designs the plate, in consultation with the State Art Commission, based upon the submissions of students in public schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |