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 6688 2005–06 |
Off-road vehicle noiseFinds that, as the population of Washington and the popularity of recreational off-road vehicle use have increased, a growing number of informal off-road vehicle tracks and riding areas have emerged in residential areas. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| SB 6642 2005–06 |
ProstitutionProhibits sellers of travel from promoting travel for prostitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6607 2005–06 |
Pesticide applicationThe State Board of Health is to develop rules for notice of pesticide application to be provided to schools, hospitals, nursing homes, or state licensed child or adult day care centers. The rules apply to any person applying a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6517 2005–06 |
Environmental covenants actThe Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA) is enacted, with modifications and adaptations to Washington law. UECA establishes requirements for a real estate use restriction or control, an "environmental covenant," to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6443 2005–06 |
Economic stability accountCreates the economic stability account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6444 2005–06 |
Pension fundingCreates the pension funding stabilization account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6445 2005–06 |
Retirement plans 2 and 3Provides unreduced retirement benefits in the plans 2 and 3 of the public employees' retirement system, the teachers' retirement system, and the school employees' retirement system. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6446 2005–06 |
State patrol retirementEmployee contributions in the Washington State Patrol Retirement System are set at one-third of the total required contribution rate, with a maximum contribution of 7 percent of pay. The State Patrol is responsible for the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6447 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1The 60 percent benefit cap is removed from LEOFF 1. Employer and employee contributions are reinstated at the rate of 6 percent of pay, effective July 1, 2007. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6448 2005–06 |
Public employment of retireeRevises provisions pertaining to the public employment of retirees from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 and the public employees' retirement system plan 1. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6450 2005–06 |
Vesting after 5 yearsMembers of PERS, TRS, and SERS Plans 3 vest after five years of service. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6451 2005–06 |
Actuarial accrued liabilityDeclares an intent to provide for the systematic payment of the plan 1 unfunded actuarial accrued liability in a manner that promotes contribution rate adequacy and stability for the affected systems. This change in funding... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6452 2005–06 |
Retirement contribution rateEstablishes minimum contribution rates for the public employees' retirement system, the public safety employees' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the teachers' retirement system. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6458 2005–06 |
TERS service creditMembers of TRS 2/3 may make a one-time purchase of up to seven years of service credit for public education experience outside of Washington's retirement systems. The education experience must have been covered by a government... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 5878 2005–06 |
Internet gamblingThe prohibition against gambling by using certain technologies, including the internet, is reaffirmed. The Lottery is prohibited from conducting games where a participant becomes eligible to win a prize, except by using... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6289 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fightersAn agency is required to allow an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter to respond to a fire or natural disaster when called to duty. The employee's salary and associated benefits must be continued. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6290 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fightersAn agency is required to allow an employee who is a volunteer fire fighter to respond to a fire or natural disaster when called to duty. The leave status of the employee is leave without pay. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5014 2005–06 |
County treasurerThe shipping date on mail or parcels delivered by a private third-party delivery service is treated the same as a United States Postal Service postmark date. The county treasurer specifies the accounts into which payments are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5020 2005–06 |
Peace corps volunteersSchool district boards of directors must grant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the Peace Corps who volunteers for the Peace... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5030 2005–06 |
Toxic exposure reportingA Toxics Exposure Reporting and Tracking (TERT) review panel is created to coordinate state toxic chemical exposure monitoring and protection activities. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5032 2005–06 |
Property tax exmptn reviewDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to review the tax preferences in Title 84 RCW beginning in 2006 and every six years thereafter. The review shall be completed and a report prepared by June 30th of the... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5036 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsSixty-four public works project loans totaling $155 million are authorized for the 2005 loan cycle. The projects are in the following categories: 28 domestic water projects, $43.8 million; 27 sanitary sewer projects, $85.5... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5050 2005–06 |
General obligation bondsDeclares that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriation acts for the 2003-2005 and 2005-2007 fiscal bienniums, and all... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5051 2005–06 |
Capital budgetMakes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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