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 5036 2011–12 |
Vessel & species removal feeEliminates the expiration date for the derelict vessel and invasive species removal fee. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| SB 5526 2011–12 |
Stirling convertersCreates a preferential business and occupation tax rate for businesses that manufacture solar energy systems using stirling converters. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| SB 5364 2011–12 |
Public water system permitsRemoves the statutory operating permit fees for Group A public water systems and satellite system management agencies. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5482 2011–12 |
Human trafficking victimsAllows funds received from the Affordable Housing for All Surcharge to be used to house victims of human trafficking and their families. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5546 2011–12 |
Human traffickingExpands the definition of Trafficking in the second degree to include when a person "transfers" or "receives" by any means, another person, knowing that force, fraud, or coercion would be used to cause the victim to engage in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5224 2011–12 |
Condominium resale certifsIncreases the maximum amount that a condominium association may charge for a resale certificate from $150 to $275. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 13, 2011 |
| SB 5124 2011–12 |
Elections by mailRequires all counties to conduct all elections entirely by mail. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 5, 2011 |
| SB 5763 2011–12 |
Nonresident sales tax exempDisallows the nonresident retail sales tax exemption for nonresidents from jurisdictions imposing a value added tax or similar gross receipts tax of 3 percent or more. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2011 |
Mar 14, 2011 |
| SB 6220 2009–10 |
State indebtedness/evidencesRequires the State Finance Committee (SFC) to meet no less than two times each year. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 13, 2010 |
| SB 6846 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 servicesIncreases the maximum tax rate by 5 cents and 20 cents, respectively, for state and county enhanced 911 excise taxes. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 13, 2010 |
| SB 6476 2009–10 |
Sex crimes involving minorsIncreases the felony class of the offense of Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor to a class B and that of Promoting Sexual Abuse of a Minor to a class A; also increases the seriousness level for these offenses on the grid for... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6584 2009–10 |
State health care authorityRequires each health plan that provides Public Employees Benefits Board medical coverage to submit a summary of customer service complaints and appeals to the agency. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6726 2009–10 |
Language access providersRequires the Office of Financial Management to establish a working group on language access services. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| SB 6345 2009–10 |
Wireless communicationsProhibits the holder of either an intermediate driver's license or an instruction permit from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| SB 6702 2009–10 |
Juveniles in adult jailsProvides for a program of education for juveniles under the age of 18 who are confined in adult jails. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| SB 5902 2009–10 |
Persons with disabilitiesThe Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment must oversee grant funding for proposals from accessible community advisory committees that promote greater awareness of disability issues. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6214 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardsConsolidates the powers, duties, and functions of the three regional Growth Management Hearings Boards into a single Growth Management Hearings Board. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6578 2009–10 |
Multiagency permitting teamsDirects the Office of Regulatory Assistance to develop an optional multiagency permitting team for coordinated permitting and regulatory decision making. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 5543 2009–10 |
Mercury reductionEstablishes a producer-financed product stewardship program for the collection, recycle, and disposal of mercury-containing lights. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6332 2009–10 |
Human traffickingEstablishes civil penalties for a violation of Washington's human trafficking law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6346 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesAllows a person to operate a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) or medium-speed electric vehicle (MEV) on city and county streets and county roads in San Juan County with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour (mph) or less. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6350 2009–10 |
Marine waters managementCreates a Marine Interagency Team to assess and recommend a framework for conducting marine spatial planning. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6373 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas emissionsRequires the Department of Ecology to modify its greenhouse gas emissions reporting rules. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6557 2009–10 |
Brake friction materialRestricts the use of brake friction material that exceeds certain specified quantities of designated metals beginning January 1, 2014. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6218 2009–10 |
Financing contracts paymentAuthorizes local governments to use voter-approved excess property tax levies to pay financing contracts under the Office of the State Treasurer's pooled financing program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
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