Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1241 1991–92 |
Construction liensMaterialmen's liens for furnishing materials, supplies or equipment for the alteration or repair of a single family residence may not exceed the amount of the construction contract. Liens may be enforced against the property... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1276 1991–92 |
School fire protection/saftyAll buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, that will be used for educational purposes through the 12th grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week, or four hours in any one day, shall be provided with an... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1293 1991–92 |
Local masters teacher progrmThe Higher Education Coordinating Board is authorized to establish a pilot program for the development of local master's degree teacher training programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1295 1991–92 |
Physical access/univ/collegeBy October 31, 1991, each state supported college and university will use an existing committee or convene a physical access committee to identify physical barriers to access on each of the institution's campuses. Among... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1296 1991–92 |
Disabled access to higher edThe Higher Education Coordinating Board will convene an advisory committee on access to higher education for students with disabilities. The committee will include students with disabilities, coordinators of services for those... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1303 1991–92 |
Vocational agricultural educDirects the vocational agriculture education service area to encourage greater student and teacher knowledge of environmentally sensitive agricultural and landscaping practices, water conservation, and agricultural worker... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1313 1991–92 |
Senior citizens property taxThe age for qualification in the senior citizen property tax exemption program is reduced by one year. A person may qualify if 61 years old by December 31 of the year of application. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1359 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyRequires continued benefits to be accorded to public employees while on active duty in operation Desert Shield. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1386 1991–92 |
Comm coll student scholrshpsEncourages outstanding students to continue their higher education by creating the community college conditional scholarship program. Directs the higher education-coordinating board to establish a planning committee to develop... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1388 1991–92 |
Detergent phosphorus contentProvides that, after July 1, 1991, a person may not use, sell, or distribute a laundry detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorus by weight. Limits the phosphorus percentage by weight in dishwasher detergents to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1390 1991–92 |
Teen community mobilizationA grant program is established in the Department of Social and Health Services to fund up to six community-based projects for teenagers. The programs, if funded, will offer health screening and referrals; employment search and... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1402 1991–92 |
Excise tax penaltiesFor taxes due January 1, 1992, and thereafter, the interest rate on underpaid and late taxes is changed from 9 percent to a rate that is 2 percentage points above an average of the federal short-term rate. For refunds on taxes... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1417 1991–92 |
School volunteer programsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to compile a directory of volunteer programs and business or civic club partnerships that are currently operating in the public schools. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1419 1991–92 |
Community college facultyThe Legislature places the highest priority on improving instructional quality in the community colleges. The Legislature recognizes that increasing the number of full-time faculty in the system will help to improve... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1432 1991–92 |
Private retirement accountsProvides a supplemental retirement benefit opportunity for teachers and public employees who are members of retirement system plan I and have at least thirty years of service credit. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1434 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsA system is established for limiting campaign expenditures and for providing matching funds for the election campaigns of candidates for state executive and legislative offices. The matching monies are available to candidates... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1443 1991–92 |
Water system intertiesDeclares that interconnections of public water systems provide a valuable tool to ensure reliable public water supplies. Requires state approval of the interties. Allows public comment on the proposed interties and directs the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1444 1991–92 |
Individuals/water purveyorsThe Department of Health is directed to adopt rules that establish criteria for designating individuals or water purveyors as qualified satellite system management agencies. The designation would be for ownership or operation,... | C Louise Miller (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1453 1991–92 |
Water well regulationRevises provisions regulating water wells. Directs the department of ecology to initiate a pilot project for identifying and tagging existing water wells. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1473 1991–92 |
Minimum wage adjustmentsThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 an hour to $4.75 on July 1, 1991, and to $5.25 on January 1, 1992. Beginning on April 1, 1993, the rate will be adjusted based on the consumer price index and readjusted each April... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |