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 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6313 2007–08 |
Disability historyRequires public schools and public institutions of higher education to annually conduct or promote educational activities regarding disability history and people with disabilities. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6377 2007–08 |
Career and technical eduRequires all approved preparatory career and technical education (CTE) programs to lead to industry certification or allow students to earn dual high school and college credit. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 170, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6657 2007–08 |
Salary bonusesIncludes bonuses paid to teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards within the Teachers' Retirement System definition of base salary, including the amounts in pension calculations and... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6941 2007–08 |
Waste reduction & recyclingAllows private schools to participate in the Department of Ecology waste reduction and recycling awards program and to be eligible to receive awards in amounts up to $5,000. HOUSE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6933 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityAllows, in a criminal prosecution for a sex offense, admission of evidence of the defendant's commission of any other sex offenses, whether charged or uncharged, unless the probative value of the evidence is outweighed by the... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6677 2007–08 |
WA materials mgmt/financingRemoves the State Treasurer as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors of the Washington Materials Management and Financing Authority. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6678 2007–08 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing may issue armed forces special vehicle license plates to parents of a member of the United States armed forces who died in service to his or her country or as a result of such service. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 5278 2007–08 |
Public funds for politicsRemoves the prohibition of using public funds to finance political campaigns for local office. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6753 2007–08 |
Burns bansLowers the trigger points for calling burning bans on solid fuel burning devices. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6385 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates statutory implied warranties for the construction of improvements upon residential real property. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6395 2007–08 |
Orca whale protectionProhibits people and their vessels from being within 300 feet of or feeding any southern orca whale without an express exemption. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6508 2007–08 |
Beach management districtsCreates a statutory scheme for beach management districts by emulating requirements for lake management districts. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6620 2007–08 |
Biological remediation techAuthorizes use of biological remediation technology in failed drainfields of on-site sewage disposal systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6744 2007–08 |
Homeowners' associationsDirects the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) to conduct a study of improved dispute resolution processes for issues related to homeowners' associations, and appoint an advisory committee to assist... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6745 2007–08 |
Homeowners' associationsMakes changes to the law governing homeowners' associations. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6892 2007–08 |
School impact feeAllows school impact fees to be expended or encumbered within 10 years of receipt. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6912 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases maximum income threshold for senior property tax relief from $35,000 to $40,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5006 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsAs recommended by the Board, 19 public works project loans totaling $71 million are authorized for the 2007 loan cycle. The 19 authorized projects fall into the following categories: (1) six domestic water projects totaling... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5152 2007–08 |
Children on motorcycles(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that it is unlawful for any person to transport a child who is at least five years old but less than twelve years old on a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle whose feet do not rest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5153 2007–08 |
Infant-friendly employersRequires employers to disclose information to employees about the adoption of infant-friendly policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5441 2007–08 |
Veterans' access to servicesThe Department of Veterans Affairs must study efficient ways to increase access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. The Department must report its findings and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6011 2007–08 |
Maury Island reserveCreates an aquatic reserve around Maury Island and Quartermaster Harbor. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
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