Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5970 1995–96 |
Transfer into LEOFFTransfers law enforcement officers employed by the state liquor control board or the state parks and recreation commission into LEOFF. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5991 1995–96 |
Mobile/manufactrd home parksRequires cities and counties to establish land use regulations that protect mobile home and manufactured home parks. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6020 1995–96 |
Insurance consumer educationThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner is required to consider development of various programs and informational items to further educate consumers about insurance products. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6056 1995–96 |
International trade educatnCreates the international trade education consortium to be comprised of those community colleges that choose to be involved. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6125 1995–96 |
Vocationl skill centers fndsIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6165 1995–96 |
Aircraft parts devel/tax exmAn exemption from sales and use tax is provided on materials used in the design and development of aircraft parts, auxiliary aircraft equipment or aircraft modification for businesses with annual gross sales of less than $20... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5106 1995–96 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot transport or introduce in the state grizzly bears that are not native to the state of Washington. The department must protect grizzly bears and develop management programs that... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5448 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe power to allow the establishment of a new water system within the area of a coordinated water system plan is transferred from DOH to the local legislative authority. DOH is to develop guidelines on conditions for these... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 376, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5776 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/water resourA definition of "wetlands" is added to the Shoreline Act that is identical to the definition under the GMA. Excluded from the wetlands definition under both acts are wetlands created after July 1, 1990 that were... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5873 1995–96 |
Handicapped parking violatnsAny person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a parking place reserved for disabled persons is subject to a monetary penalty of $250, plus any additional public safety and education assessments imposed by the court. The same... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5119 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1995 |
May 12, 1995 |
| SB 5434 1995–96 |
Insurance agent licensingResident general agents are treated the same as other insurance licensees. These agents are subject to the same renewal schedule as other agents and licensees. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5544 1995–96 |
Shoreline/oil & gas explortnThe July 1, 1995, date is removed from the policy statement so that the moratorium concerning leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands will be permanent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5606 1995–96 |
Reclaimed water useThe findings statements of the 1992 legislation are expanded to further discuss the uses of reclaimed water, including uses made in other states. The Legislature declares that reclaimed water use is not inconsistent with the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5118 1995–96 |
Excess compensatn/retirementThe definition of excess compensation is expanded to include any payment in lieu of an accrual of annual leave or any payment added to regular wages and salary concurrent with a reduction of annual leave; a payment for or in... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5120 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II with ten or more years of service may choose an annuity benefit or withdraw 150 percent of accumulated contributions. The... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5421 1995–96 |
Background checksFor the purposes of requesting and receiving background checks, the definition of a vulnerable adult is expanded to include all individuals, regardless of age, who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5613 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/abeyanceThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5629 1995–96 |
New vehicle warrantiesA number of refinements are added to the Motor Vehicle Warranty Act. The definition of "fleet vehicles," which are not covered by the act, is clarified. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5685 1995–96 |
Salvaged vehiclesIt is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle title, except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which it is originally issued. The State Patrol is given more latitude in impounding... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |