Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5998 1995–96 |
On-site sewage system waiverLocal health officers are authorized to grant waivers from specific requirements of the State Board of Health on-site septic systems rules. On-site systems with flows under 3500 gallons per day are eligible for such waivers. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5503 1995–96 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is designated as the single state agency responsible for encouraging the development of temporary worker housing. Temporary worker housing on rural worksites is declared a permitted use for zoning... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5029 1995–96 |
Children's services committeThe Children's Services Advisory Committee no longer advises the Division of Children and Family Services on matters specifically pertaining to day care. Limitations placed on the composition of the advisory committee are removed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5282 1995–96 |
Tax information disclosureThe Department of Revenue or an officer, employee, agent, or representative may not disclose tax information regarding a taxpayer, if the director determines that the disclosure may identify a confidential informant. The... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5403 1995–96 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Washington State Horse Park is established and is located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5868 1995–96 |
Mobile home relocation assisA tenant who owns his or her mobile home at the time a mobile home park is closed or converted is eligible to obtain relocation assistance from the MHRAF, upon approval of an application filed with the Department of Community,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5078 1995–96 |
Insur premium finance agreemThe late charge is limited to $5 only if the loan in default is for personal, family, or household purposes. For businesses, the premium finance agreement may provide for a late charge of $1 to 5 percent of the late payment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5410 1995–96 |
State arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5433 1995–96 |
Insurers' investmentsThe provision that prohibits an insurance company from acquiring a majority of the stock issued by a corporation is removed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5435 1995–96 |
Medicare policies limitatnsOn or after January 1, 1996, the maximum preexisting condition limitation is three months. On or after January 1, 1996, full transfer and portability among and between the Medicare supplemental policies with standardized... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5857 1995–96 |
Public works subcontractingSubcontractors whose subcontracts are 10 percent of the bid price must be listed. The format used for listing is more easily understood by the general public. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5871 1995–96 |
Plumbers advisory boardThe initial terms of the board members are clarified. It is further clarified that a member whose term expires continues to serve until his or her replacement is appointed. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5251 1995–96 |
Transportatn authorty/citiesFor cities owning railway extending beyond their own county, the requirement that the adjoining county have a certain population and be intersected by an interstate highway is removed. The result is that first class cities may... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5332 1995–96 |
SecuritiesVarious filing requirements are eliminated. The director is permitted to issue subpoenas for other states, if the activity that occurred in the other states also violated Washington's Securities Act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5699 1995–96 |
Internatnl student exchangeThe Secretary of State must annually provide the Superintendent of Public Instruction a list of all currently registered international student placement organizations. The superintendent must distribute that list to all state... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5668 1995–96 |
Worker's comp self-insurersIt is clarified that in the event of default, the self-insurer loses all right and title to, any interest in, and any right to control the surety. The Department of Labor and Industries retains the surety of a defaulting self-insurer. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5660 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5735 1995–96 |
County fees/credit card paymCounties are given the authority to choose to accept the payment by credit card or debit card of state or county fees under certain conditions. Payment by credit card or debit card may be accepted if the bank or financial... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 10, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 5468 1993–94 |
Public assist/businessesThe Department of Revenue and the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development will measure the effect of current tax deferral and credit programs and the development loan fund on businesses other than certified... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 5061 1993–94 |
Abusive parents/restrictionsThere is a rebuttable presumption that a court will deny residential time or visitation and enter a permanent restraining order if there has been a conviction in a criminal court or a court finds by clear and convincing... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6068 1993–94 |
Environmental hearings offceShorelines Hearings Board The Shorelines Board may decide the following types of appeals by a three-member panel of the board: single family residences and appurtenances, including docks or piers. At least one and not more... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |