Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1016 1991–92 |
Concealed weapons permitsA license to carry a concealed pistol will not be issued to an individual ineligible to possess a weapon under federal law. Technical clarifications are made regarding the role of the Department of Licensing in license revocations. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1017 1991–92 |
Citizens' review/lcl govmntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for a temporary citizens' review committee to be elected within a county to... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1026 1991–92 |
Valuation/proprty tax reliefThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased for taxes due in 1992. The $18,000 exemption is increased to $22,000. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1029 1991–92 |
Property tax relief.Proposes an amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution to add a new section which would establish a maximum increase on assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential real property. Authorizes the legislature to... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1038 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountblty comsnThe statutory expiration date for the commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1042 1991–92 |
Auto liability ins/state empRequires the director of financial management to adopt rules establishing the proportion of auto liability insurance to be paid based on the amount of miles a private vehicle is driven on state business. Provides that the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1043 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance compntnRevises the provisions for state employees covered by chapter 41.06 RCW or higher education personnel covered by chapter 28B.16 RCW. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1044 1991–92 |
Shared leave programState employees may donate sick leave to the shared leave program. Employees may not donate more than six days of sick leave in a 12 month period and must maintain a minimum sick leave balance of 60 days. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1045 1991–92 |
State employees/benefts brdA member is added to the State Employees' Benefits Board, bringing the number of members on the board to eight. The additional member must be a representative of an employee union. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1046 1991–92 |
State employees/vacatn timeRemoves the thirty working days limitation. Repeals RCW 43.01.044. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1055 1991–92 |
Execution by lethal injectnProvides for alternative procedures for the death penalty if death by lethal injection is ruled invalid. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1074 1991–92 |
Election procdurs/nonpartisnDesignates exceptions to the requirement to conduct a primary election for judicial offices. Repeals provisions of chapters 29.18, 29.21, 29.27, 29.30, 29.33, 29.34, 29.51, and 29.54 RCW. Takes effect July 1, 1992. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1099 1991–92 |
Voter registration deadlineCloses registration files fifteen days preceding an election instead of existing period of thirty days. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1144 1991–92 |
State building codeThe Legislature finds that many places of public assembly are not equipped with adequate toilet facilities for women. The portion of Appendix C in the Uniform Plumbing Code relating specifically to assembly places for public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1154 1991–92 |
Studded tiresThe period in which studded tires may be used is decreased by one month (November 1 to March 1). Authorized emergency vehicles (fire department, law enforcement and ambulance service vehicles) are specifically authorized to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1164 1991–92 |
Teachers retirement creditRequires the employees to pay the usual contribution amounts to be credited for retirement benefits. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1170 1991–92 |
Board of education powersRevises the powers and duties of the board of education. Repeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1171 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrRequires that every pupil in grades K to 6 shall annually receive eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1173 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyRequires, effective September 1, 1992, that every school bus be equipped with a crossing arm that will require students crossing in front of the bus to walk more than five feet from the front of the bus. Provides for a pilot... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1174 1991–92 |
Bus drivers/violtn reportingIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1178 1991–92 |
School financingSpecifies the types of food products which do not qualify for sales tax exemption. Creates the education construction account for receipt of the taxes on non-exempt food products. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1192 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will administer a pilot program designed to help single parents obtain a higher education. The board will appoint an advisory committee to help design the program and select projects to... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1204 1991–92 |
Nat resources consrvtn areasThe legislative finding on natural resources conservation area is expanded to include the possibility of a broader range of low impact public uses rather than just low impact recreation. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1229 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs loansThe Mental Health Practitioners' Loan Repayment Program is created. The program will be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1230 1991–92 |
Mentl hlth practnrs schlrshpThe Mental Health Practitioners' Conditional Scholarship Program is established. Students pursuing degrees in a mental health profession are eligible for the program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |