Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Keiser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5502 2009–10 |
Primary care physiciansEstablishes the Primary Care Physician Conditional Tuition Waiver Program and prescribes eligibility and repayment requirements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5514 2009–10 |
Interior designThe practice of registered interior design is restricted to those who are registered in the state of Washington by the state board for registered interior designers (Board). Use of the phrases "interior design" or "interior... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5532 2009–10 |
State veterinary boardRevises the administration and disciplining authority of the Washington state veterinary board of governors. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5538 2009–10 |
Higher education employmentThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5541 2009–10 |
Catastrophic disability medProvides access to catastrophic disability medical insurance under plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5546 2009–10 |
Minor's mental health infoThe parents, guardian, or custodian of a juvenile must be given access to information or records pertaining to mental health treatment provided to the juvenile, with or without the consent of the juvenile. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5549 2009–10 |
Periodic residential tenancyBoth the landlord and tenant must give written notice of termination of a month-to-month tenancy. The tenant must give at least 20-days notice to the landlord. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5552 2009–10 |
Children riding motorcyclesChildren at least five years old, but less than 12, may only ride on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle if their feet rest firmly on the foot rests and they are either (1) sufficiently supported by a back rest; or (2) are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5563 2009–10 |
Health employee labor hoursIn addition to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses, surgical technologists, radiologic technologists, and cardiovascular technologists may not be required to work overtime. The exception to the overtime prohibition... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5572 2009–10 |
Childcare ctr col bargainingThe PECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to child care center directors and workers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the exclusive bargaining representatives of the directors and... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5585 2009–10 |
Employer-assisted housingThe Employer-Assisted Housing Program (the program) is created within the Commission. It is an account designated to receive and hold funds contributed by employers to assist its employees with housing. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5607 2009–10 |
K-12 educational systemAn 11-member Commission is established to annually determine the resources necessary to amply provide a basic K-12 education based on prototypical schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5614 2009–10 |
Underground economy/construcApplicants for contractor registration and renewal of registration must submit photo identification. An applicant must also submit certification that the applicant has attended training approved by the Department of Labor and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5620 2009–10 |
Childcare ctrs & early educSubject to the availability of amounts appropriated, DEL, in collaboration with community and statewide partners, which include the nongovernmental private-public partnership, must implement a unified statewide voluntary QRIS.... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5624 2009–10 |
Student discipline policiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5626 2009–10 |
Additional cigarette taxImposes an additional cigarette tax and provides for distribution of the tax revenue. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5627 2009–10 |
Industrial insurance appealsLanguage in the bill provides that the Worker's Compensation Act is impressed with a trust with workers as beneficiaries of the State Accident and Medical Aid Funds and L&I, as a trustee of those funds, has a duty toward the... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5674 2009–10 |
Civil marriage equalityRecognizes the right of all citizens in Washington state, including couples of the same gender, to obtain civil marriage licenses. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5675 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle purchasesProtects consumers in the purchase of motor vehicles. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5679 2009–10 |
Family and medical leaveRevises family and medical leave provisions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5707 2009–10 |
Child immunization exemptnsRequires certain documents for child immunization exemptions. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5730 2009–10 |
Health coverage financingDSHS must submit a request to the federal government to expand the medical assistance program, with the goal of gaining federal financial participation for low-income adults with family incomes up to 200 percent of federal... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5736 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesThe exemption for new motor vehicles that use clean alternative fuels expires June 30, 2013. Clean alternative fuels means natural gas, propane, or hydrogen. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5750 2009–10 |
Debt repayment flexibilityThe minimum term for a payday loan is 60 days. A licensee may only charge 10 percent of the principal as interest or fees for the endorsement of a small loan. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5751 2009–10 |
Dentistry license issuanceThe DQAC is specifically named as having authority to issue a limited license to practice dentistry for university residents in postgraduate dental education or postdoctorate residents in commission-approved dental residency... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |