Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6257 1993–94 |
Involuntary treatmentThe definitions used in the involuntary treatment statute for persons disabled by alcohol or drugs are modified to include the "likelihood of serious harm" standard. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The membership qualifications... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6265 1993–94 |
911 system fundingCounties are authorized to impose a 911 excise tax of up to $.25 per month per cellular telephone subscriber line. Counties implementing this tax must provide 60 days notice, and include in their ordinances a refund mechanism... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6293 1993–94 |
Air pollution control authorMakes technical corrections related to air pollution control authorities. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6294 1993–94 |
Flood plain managmnt appealsCorrects a repeal and amendment related to flood plain management appeals. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6295 1993–94 |
Recycled material productsThe weighting factor for recycled material content is set at a minimum of 10 percent. A second weighting factor is added based on the savings in disposal costs from recycling of solid waste that is generated in Washington. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6304 1993–94 |
Licensing/registratn crimesThe Attorney General is authorized to have concurrent authority to investigate, initiate, conduct and prosecute the cases if the case has been referred to the county prosecutor by law enforcement and no action has been taken... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6310 1993–94 |
Industrial welfare laws violThe Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to assess a penalty of not more than $500 for each violation of the Industrial Welfare Act not abated by the employer after a reasonable period of time. A penalty of up to... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6312 1993–94 |
Indust safety/health violatnThe word "knowingly" is deleted from the intent section of the criminal penalty provisions of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6325 1993–94 |
Child supportProvides that civil actions for the modification of child support payments are subject to mandatory arbitration, with designated exceptions. Revises provisions for deduction of normal business expenses for net income... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6326 1993–94 |
Offender releaseDOC is required to give the prosecuting attorney three months notice of release of persons convicted of a class A felony so that the prosecutor can request an evaluation and investigate whether involuntary commitment... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6327 1993–94 |
Pest management programsThe Department of Health is assigned the responsibility to provide guidance and technical assistance in developing programs for integrated pest management in public schools and libraries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6328 1993–94 |
Pest management programsThe Department of Health is assigned the responsibility to provide guidance and technical assistance in developing programs for integrated pest management for public agencies. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6358 1993–94 |
Account closed check fraudFinancial institutions are required to report to the electronic mailbox system a daily listing of the accounts closed for abuse and a daily listing of the accounts that are reopened and back in good standing with the financial... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6360 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrEighty percent of the interest earnings on the transportation funds and accounts affected by the 1993 legislation is to be deposited into those funds and accounts. The 5.0 percent of the revenues from the basic 2.0 percent... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6365 1993–94 |
Speech pathologists/audiologStrengthens existing regulation of persons offering speech-language and hearing service to the public. Creates the state board of speech-language pathology and audiology. Directs the board to adopt rules relating to standards... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6370 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationFor licensing purposes, licensed massage practitioners are classified as "offices and clinics of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified" under section 8049 of the federal standard industrial classification manual. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6381 1993–94 |
Hospitals' taxationThe specific business and occupation tax rate which now applies only to nonprofit hospitals is expanded to include all hospitals. Investor-owned hospitals are removed from the provisions of RCW 82.04.290 governing otherwise... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6382 1993–94 |
Publ emplys collective bargnThe intent of the Legislature not to make any substantive change in the law is stated. Sections previously subject to multiple amendment are merged. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6385 1993–94 |
Environmental permitsFindings are made that existing media-specific environmental operating permit programs increase administrative costs due to duplication, are confusing to applicants, and impede the achievement of comprehensive environmental... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6386 1993–94 |
Oil spill response accountsDeletes the fifty thousand dollar threshold for payment of oil spill response costs. Authorizes the treasurer to transfer funds necessary for the current authorized level and essential requirements level of expenditures for... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6401 1993–94 |
Environmental equityBy June 30, 1995, the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health are to jointly prepare a report to the Legislature providing information on the distribution of environmental risks in relation to minority and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6422 1993–94 |
Developmental disablty/definThe definition of "developmental disability" is altered to expand eligibility for state developmental disability programs to any person with a severe, chronic disability which is manifest before a person's twenty-second... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6423 1993–94 |
Continued health plan covrgeWith some exceptions and under certain conditions, retired or disabled local government employees not covered by the state Health Care Authority Act must be allowed to continue participation in their employer's health... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6434 1993–94 |
Water supplyAdditional findings are made in the Growth Management Act (GMA) that uncoordinated and unplanned growth is associated with demands on finite water supplies which can lead to shortfalls in our water uses. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6446 1993–94 |
Nursing home contractor costIncreases audit periods from three to five years. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |