Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Fraser
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2244 1991–92 |
Pesticide application noticeRequires a pesticide-treated area to be posted with warning signs visible from all usual points of entry. Requires written notice to the owner prior to application of the pesticide. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1025 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesThe 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) is modified and expanded. Who Must Plan: The classes of counties that are required to plan under the GMA are expanded to include any county with a population of 100,000 or more. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 16, 1991 |
| HB 1376 1991–92 |
Computer software taxationCustom software is exempt from property tax. Master or golden copies of software are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 1058 1991–92 |
Treasurer managd funds/acctsThe distribution of interest earnings is changed such that interest earnings from the majority of funds and accounts are deposited in the general fund-state. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1211 1991–92 |
Retirement benefits revisionThe Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is required to make a direct payment, either on a monthly basis or in one lump sum, to an ex-spouse to satisfy a property division obligation. The dissolution order must specifically... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1357 1991–92 |
Public disclosure/tax infoDOR is provided specific guidelines on the type of taxpayer information to be released, and the circumstances under which the information may be released. Tax information may be disclosed in a judicial or administrative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1938 1991–92 |
State-wide 911 networkThe Director of the Department of Community Development, through a State Enhanced 911 Coordinator, shall coordinate and facilitate implementation and operation of E911 statewide. E911 shall be implemented statewide by 1998. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2026 1991–92 |
Water resources managementA preference is stated for water conservation and water use efficiency efforts to meet current water supply needs and to assist in meeting future needs. Priority is to be given to state funded water conservation projects... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1120 1991–92 |
Horse racing receiptsAmendments are made to provisions in the horse racing code relating to: the pari-mutuel tax; the distribution of revenues; wagers on exotic races; satellite locations; and ex officio members of the Horse Racing Commission. The... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1389 1991–92 |
Aquatic plant regulationAn annual $3 licensing surcharge is assessed on boat trailers. An aquatic weeds account is created. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1709 1991–92 |
Water system operating permtEach public water system is required to obtain an operating permit from the Department of Health. This requirement shall apply to water systems that deliver water for human consumption that have fifteen or more connections. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1710 1991–92 |
Water system operator licens"Group A" water systems are defined to conform to the definition of federally regulated public water systems. "Public water system" is redefined to make it consistent with the definition in the state Safe Drinking Water Act. | C Louise Miller (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1884 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsLegislative Findings: The Legislature makes a number of findings about the severity of the problem of domestic violence, and the need to assure a wide range of services, establish standards for treatment programs, and conduct... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 2021 1991–92 |
Water resource policy commttThe Joint Select Committee on Water Resource Policy is extended through June 30, 1993. The committee will monitor the implementation of comprehensive water resource planning and data management. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1214 1991–92 |
Sick leave cash outIn lieu of cash payment for sick leave, the state may use equivalent funds for a medical plan for eligible employees for reimbursement of medical expenses. The Committee for Deferred Compensation is authorized to develop such... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1243 1991–92 |
Teacher preparation programsEducator preparation programs at colleges and universities in the state, annually, shall develop and implement a plan to increase the level of collaboration and interaction between the program's faculty and K-12 schools in the... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1316 1991–92 |
County treasurersThe provisions relating to in-lieu tax payments of weed districts are made consistent with other statutes, and the interest rate for delinquency payments is raised to 12 percent, the same as for property tax delinquencies. As... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1642 1991–92 |
Senior citizen tax reliefCapital gain from the sale of a principal residence is no longer added to federal adjusted gross income in the income calculation for the senior citizen property tax exemption program. This exemption only covers that portion... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |