Karen Fraser
Senator
· Democrat
· District 22
· most recent term 2015–16
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623
Bills as prime sponsor
109
of those became law
1,840
Bills co-sponsored
20,628
Recorded votes
1.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6195 2011–12 |
Encumbered st. forest landsThe Board is given the discretionary authority to create a state forest land pool (land pool) to be managed by the Department for the benefit of counties that have a population of 25,000 or fewer and that have existing state... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6259 2011–12 |
Prostitution restitutionRestitution is mandatory for the crimes of human trafficking, promoting prostitution in the first degree, and promoting commercial sexual abuse of minors regardless of extraordinary circumstances. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6264 2011–12 |
Center for marine innovationCreates the Center for Marine Innovation (Center). The Center is established for the stated purposes of promoting innovation in and education involving the development, design, manufacturing, and repair and refit of marine:... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6266 2011–12 |
Disability accommodationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6267 2011–12 |
Higher ed access/disabilityA legislative taskforce on improving access to higher education for students with disabilities is created. The purpose of the taskforce is to make recommendations to the Legislature and to coordinate and implement the goals below. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6281 2011–12 |
Event personnelAny person who carries a firearm or other dangerous weapon; wears a uniform or clothing readily identifiable as that worn by any security personnel; and is authorized to provide crowd control or crowd management activities... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6282 2011–12 |
Intern'l student exchangeStudent exchange organizations are encouraged to comply with appropriate federal agency regulations and nationally established standards as outlined with CSEIT. A student exchange organization must include its federal agency... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6283 2011–12 |
Death penalty eliminationThe death penalty is abolished in the state of Washington. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6285 2011–12 |
Geothermal resourcesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6286 2011–12 |
Attorney general powersIt is clarified that the AG, having only those powers granted by statute, must appear for and represent the state in all cases in which the state is interested when a statute gives the AG authority over the subject matter or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6446 2011–12 |
Lodging taxThe expiration date of June 30, 2013, for the definitional and reporting changes made in 2007 is removed. This will have the effect of allowing the current uses for lodging taxes to continue. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6456 2011–12 |
Intercollegiate athleticsThe governing boards of each of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and community colleges in addition to their other duties prescribed by law will have the power and authority to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6462 2011–12 |
Public assistnce eligibilityModifies public assistance eligibility criteria to include profits of a business owned or controlled by an applicant or recipient, where the applicant or recipient receives a salary from the business. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6467 2011–12 |
Former POW license platesIndividuals that are eligible to receive a former prisoner of war license plate is expanded to include Japanese-Americans that were confined in a wartime relocation and internment of civilians center between February 1942 and 1946. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6478 2011–12 |
DNA markers databaseAddresses the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis from adults lawfully arrested for the commission of any criminal offense constituting a ranked felony or gross misdemeanor violation of certain orders. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6509 2011–12 |
Legislative support servicesThe Office of Legislative Support Services is established to provide administrative and support services to the Senate, House of Representatives, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, Statute Law Committee, Joint... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6523 2011–12 |
Curators of state propertiesAuthorizes a state agency that has the authority to lease state-owned properties to private parties to negotiate a lease at a rate that is less than fair market value, provided the terms of the lessee's occupancy of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6553 2011–12 |
Pooled benefits/school distsModifies requirements for school district employer pooled benefits. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6584 2011–12 |
State retirement systemsStates more clearly, and confirms, that employees of for-profit or not-for-profit corporations or other entities providing services under governmental contracts are not, as a result of providing the governmental service,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6629 2011–12 |
Family day care providersExempts certain family day care providers from requirements to have a high school diploma or equivalent education. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6633 2011–12 |
Local sales & use tx accountBeginning January 1, 2013, DOR is required to make deposits in the local sales and use tax account on a monthly basis on the last business day of the month in which distributions are made. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6263 2011–12 |
Marine management planningCreates direction on the allowable expenditures from the Marine Resources Stewardship Account. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 252, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 5217 2011–12 |
Comm. college board membersPermits boards of trustees of college districts to add a student trustee. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| SB 5966 2011–12 |
Health care auth. ombudsmanEstablishes the Health Care Authority Ombudsman to assist retired enrollees in the Public Employees Benefits Board program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
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