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 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6012 2007–08 |
Islands in Puget SoundThe Shoreline Management Act is amended to expressly allow counties to adopt a shoreline master program provision specific to shorelines of the state located on inhabited islands within Puget Sound. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6036 2007–08 |
Construction liensAny contract entered into between a person furnishing labor, professional services, materials or equipment and the owner to construct, alter, repair, or remodel residential property must contain the following provisions: That... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6054 2007–08 |
Tax expenditure reportsDeclares that the governor is requested to review the report from the department of revenue and prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report must... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6067 2007–08 |
Voluntary retirement accountThe Washington Voluntary Retirement Accounts Program (WVRA) is created, subject to funding being specifically provided for it in the operating budget. The Director of the DRS is required to develop a plan for the WVRA and seek... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6093 2007–08 |
PERS and TRSIncreases the retirement allowance limits for certain plan 1 members of the public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6096 2007–08 |
Purple Heart license plateProvides Purple Heart special license plates free of charge to qualified veterans. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6182 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsAuthorizes project loans recommended by the public works board to be made with funds appropriated from the public works assistance account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6189 2007–08 |
Pharmacy owners complianceIntends to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring the timely availability of all legally prescribed drugs and devices in all state licensed pharmacies, and that each pharmacy comply with its duty to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6249 2007–08 |
Community and urban forestryThe authority for DNR to conduct a community and urban forestry program is changed from discretionary to mandatory. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5647 2007–08 |
Tourism promotionAllows lodging tax revenues to be used until June 30, 2013, for operations expenditures for tourism promotion as well as to market and operate special events and festivals. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5882 2007–08 |
State heritage centerAuthorizes fees for the repayment of a certificate of participation (financing agreement) for the construction and maintenance of the Heritage Center and for various operating expenses. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 523, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5101 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition waiversExpands eligibility for state employee college tuition waivers to include public school teachers and certificated instructional staff who are holding or seeking an endorsement in a state-identified shortage area. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 6117 2007–08 |
Reclaimed waterRequires the state to expand both direct financial support and financial incentives for capital investments in water reuse and reclaimed water. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| SB 5372 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnershipCreates the Puget Sound Partnership, a new state agency, to clean up and restore the environmental health of Puget Sound by the year 2020. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 5894 2007–08 |
Large on-site sewage systemsProvides regulatory authority to the Department of Health for all large on-site sewage systems with design flows between 3,500 and 100,000 gallons per day of waste. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2007 |
May 7, 2007 |
| SB 6001 2007–08 |
Climate changeEstablishes state goals to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2007 |
May 3, 2007 |
| SB 5297 2007–08 |
Sexual health educationRequires public schools that offer sexual health education to ensure that it is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention , including being medically and scientifically accurate,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5881 2007–08 |
Water power license feesIncreases the annual fees for water power licenses based on the theoretical horsepower capacity of the project. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5236 2007–08 |
Public lands managementCreates the Habitat and Recreation Lands Coordinating Group to take a number of actions in regard to state land acquisition and disposal. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5063 2007–08 |
Gender referencesReplaces references to gender in statute with gender neutral terms. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| SB 5123 2007–08 |
Veterans/discriminationExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include "honorably discharged veteran or military status" as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5336 2007–08 |
Domestic partnershipsCreates a domestic partnership registry in the Office of the Secretary of State. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| SB 5778 2007–08 |
Shellfish protectionRequires a county legislative authority to initiate implementation of a shellfish protection program within 60 days after establishment of the shellfish protection program. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
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