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 5861 2001–02 |
DNR property sale/exchangeDNR has express authority to sell or exchange the Lacey Compound for like property in Thurston or adjacent counties. An exchange may be made for public or private property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5867 2001–02 |
Energy efficiencyInvestment standards . Beginning July 1, 2002, an annual statewide investment standard is established whereby at least 3 percent of the total annual revenues from retail electricity sales in Washington must be dedicated to... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5869 2001–02 |
Water resources management$ Watershed planning units receive additional funding and time. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5908 2001–02 |
Water rightsA change in agricultural production that does not increase the annual consumptive quantity of water use is not considered a change in purpose of use. Agricultural production includes irrigated crops and associated frost... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5913 2001–02 |
Water conservationExpenditures to reduce customers = use of water that implement elements of the conservation plan within an approved water system plan are deducted from gross revenue. Supplying reclaimed water is not included. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5952 2001–02 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5964 2001–02 |
Family & children ombudsmanResponsibilities of the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman are clarified to include monitoring of child care facilities and residences licensed by the state. An | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5966 2001–02 |
State energy officeThe State Energy Office is recreated as a separate state agency. The duties of the Energy Office are returned from the other state agencies as listed: DCTED : The main duties of the former energy office that were transferred... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5994 2001–02 |
State expenditure limitsFinds that a limit based on growth in the state personal income will recognize not only the growth in population and inflation but also the economic productivity of our economy and therefore better balance the needs of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6059 2001–02 |
Litter tx & hazardous sub txThe state litter tax is repealed and a B&O surtax for litter control of 0.006 percent is placed on retailing, wholesaling, and warehousing/wholesaling of prescription drugs. Sixty-two percent of the tax receipts are deposited... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6114 2001–02 |
Watershed/nat resource orgsDeclares that it is the policy of the state to encourage and help sustain voluntary nonprofit organizations formed for the purpose of protecting, enhancing, and restoring the biological, chemical, and physical processes of... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6130 2001–02 |
Treble damagesProvides that, if the action is brought in superior court, the court may also award treble damages over and above actual damages awarded, provided that the treble damages do not exceed the treble damages that could have been... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6132 2001–02 |
PERS & LEOFFRSAuthorizes a public employees' retirement system plan 1 member serving as a law enforcement officer, upon reaching age fifty, to transfer to the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan 1. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6133 2001–02 |
TRS/school nursesIncludes school nurses under the definition of teachers' retirement system plan 1 earnable compensation. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6192 2001–02 |
Emission control inspctnExempts hybrid motor vehicles that obtain a rating by the environmental protection agency of at least fifty miles per gallon of gas during city driving. For purposes of this act, a hybrid motor vehicle is one that uses... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6197 2001–02 |
Pharmacy access initiativeDeclares that the initiative includes the following components: (1) A subsidized prescription drug insurance plan for seniors and the disabled, designed and implemented pursuant to this act; (2) Prescription drug information... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6200 2001–02 |
Prscrptn drg price reductionDeclares an intent to make prescription drugs more affordable for qualified Washington residents, thereby increasing the overall health of Washington residents, promoting healthy communities, and protecting the public health... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6201 2001–02 |
Prescription drug price progThe prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6281 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingAuthorizes use of the motor vehicle fund for transportation purposes. Deletes the restriction for highway purposes only. Provides that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article II, section 40 of the state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5237 2001–02 |
Fair fundEach fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2002, $2 million per year is transferred into the fair fund. An additional $100,000 is appropriated for the upcoming fiscal year for special assistance grants to fairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5919 2001–02 |
Water storage projects$ Allows a watershed planning unit's assessment of water supply and use to include the identification of potential sites for water storage projects. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5143 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement$ Reduces contribution rates for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, establishes a new cost of living adjustment, and creates a second tier of benefits for new hires. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 329, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
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