Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2680 1991–92 |
Tax assessment/collectionVarious statutes are repealed or amended to correct statutory references. The statute extending the hotel/motel tax exemption to homeless organizations is changed to clarify that the taxes do not apply to lodging provided for... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2833 1991–92 |
Regulating reclaimed waterThe Department of Health and the Department of Ecology are required to adopt a single set of permanent standards, procedures and guidelines by August 1, 1993, for the use of reclaimed water. The departments are required to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2947 1991–92 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire, as long as they notify their employer and apply to retire no later than June 15, 1992, and actually... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2594 1991–92 |
Wildlife/rec lands managemntIt is the policy of the state of Washington to provide adequate and continuing funding for operation and maintenance needs of state-owned fish and wildlife habitat, natural areas, parks, and other recreation lands in order to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2681 1991–92 |
Overpaid taxes refundTaxpayer waivers of the four-year limitation on assessments will automatically allow refunds or credits of overpaid taxes that DOR discovers after the waiver is signed. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2727 1991–92 |
Transportation excises taxesThe Department of Revenue is authorized to collect unpaid aircraft, watercraft, travel trailer, and camper excise taxes along with the standard penalties and interest DOR assesses on delinquent taxpayers. In addition, interest... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2865 1991–92 |
Wild mushrooms harvestWild edible mushrooms are included under the definition of specialized forest products. A specialized forest products permit is required for harvest of more than three U.S. gallons of a single species of wild edible mushroom... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2961 1991–92 |
Thurston co. spec excise taxThurston County is authorized to use proceeds from the 3 percent hotel/motel tax for projects that attract visitors to or promote tourism in Thurston County, arts or cultural activities, historical activities, or park and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2398 1991–92 |
Volunteer fire fighters fundAnnual contributions made by municipalities and volunteer firefighters to the volunteer firefighters' pension and relief fund are increased and the maximum monthly pension and corresponding smaller pensions paid to retired... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1378 1991–92 |
Superior court feesSeveral filing fees for civil actions in superior court are increased. The initial filing fee for a civil lawsuit, probate proceeding, or appeal is increased to $110. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1664 1991–92 |
Sign language requirementThe only sign language that meets a foreign language requirement for high school graduation or college admissions is American Sign Language. The State Board of Education is directed to adopt rules pertaining to the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2560 1991–92 |
Senior environmental corpsThe Senior Environmental Corps is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The corps shall carry out projects that focus on natural, environmental, and recreational resources. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2682 1991–92 |
Unclaimed property recoveryWashington is authorized to receive unclaimed intangible property held by out-of-state brokers when the issuer of the intangible property is located in Washington. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2747 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationDefinitions are established for a number of types of bottled water including artesian water, carbonated water, distilled water, mineral water, spring water, purified water. Natural water is defined to exclude water that is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2796 1991–92 |
Water well constructionThe Department of Ecology, by means of a memorandum of agreement, may delegate enforcement of certain portions of the water well program to local health districts and counties. Ecology must determine that the local government... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2928 1991–92 |
Open space lawsLand classified under the open space program and classified and designated forest land are retained in the program when a transfer occurs due to an inheritance. The exemption from the collection of back taxes when property is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 69, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1015 1991–92 |
Local govt service agreemntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for local governments to enter into binding local government service... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1225 1991–92 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |