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 5288 1999–00 |
Oil tanker passage prohibitnThe line of prohibition for oil tankers is moved westward to Bonilla Point on Vancouver Island and Tatoosh Island. The line is located at the west end of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5333 1999–00 |
Utility low-income ratesLegislative findings and intent are included to state that discounts on rates and services by electrical and gas companies facilitate uninterrupted basic service to low-income customers, are a cost-effective mechanism to... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5336 1999–00 |
Sewer facility capacity chrgIt is clarified that a capacity charge may be imposed for connections to primary sewage collection facilities that discharge into the metropolitan municipal corporation = s sewage facilities. The metropolitan council assesses... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5539 1999–00 |
Recycled content productsA new position of "state procurement officer" is designated from within existing staff at the Department of General Administration to administer the recycled content procurement program. The officer must survey local... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5625 1999–00 |
TANF work requirementAdditional good cause for failure to participate in TANF WorkFirst program components includes: being the victim of domestic violence, being incapacitated or caring for an incapacitated child, or being a nonparent relative age... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5933 1999–00 |
Electricity products$ Ensures consistency of the disclosure to consumers of electricity fuel mix used to generate the electricity. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6141 1999–00 |
Domestic violence reportingDSHS screens applicants and recipients of TANF for domestic violence and provides universal notification regarding supportive services, exemptions and deferrals. DSHS monitors compliance with screening and notification and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6261 1999–00 |
Drinking water chlorineBy January 1, 2001, the Department of Health must recommend better operating procedures to prevent excessive chlorination and reliance on chlorination in place of system improvements. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6376 1999–00 |
Shoreline managmnt/injunctnsPrivate persons have the right to bring suit for injunctive relief, as well as for damages. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6447 1999–00 |
Electricity productsFindings and intent . Findings and intent are added to reflect the Legislature's desire to facilitate consumer understanding of electric energy service and the development of new products responsive to consumer preferences.... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6776 1999–00 |
Shoreline master programsThe requirement that all local governments amend shoreline master programs within 24 months of the adoption of revised guidelines is removed. All local governments amend shoreline master programs within 36 months of receiving... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5900 1999–00 |
Political campaign ads/expen$ Independent expenditure committees are subject to A last minute @ contribution limitations and special reporting. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6148 1999–00 |
Mining in flood plainsAny new or expanded public or private surface mine is categorically required to prepare an environmental impact statement, if all or part of it is located within a flood plain, as defined by rule, except metals mining and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6159 1999–00 |
Air pollution cntrl authortsThe requirement that each board member of the air pollution control authorities receive compensation for the performance of their duties is made discretionary. The board members continue to be reimbursed for their actual and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6192 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur sale labelingIt is unlawful to place into the stream of commerce the fur of a domestic dog or cat, or any product containing the fur of a domestic dog or cat, unless it is accurately labeled as such. The first conviction is punishable as a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6356 1999–00 |
Contractors/consumer protctnThe Department of Labor and Industries must deny a contractor's application for registration and suspend an active registration if the applicant or registrant was a major participant in a contracting company with an... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6430 1999–00 |
Oil tanker spill preventionThe statute is corrected and restructured to be consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court = s 1978 decision. The prohibition against tankers over 125,000 deadweight tons is eliminated. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6443 1999–00 |
Surplus personal propertyState agencies may transfer surplus personal property to another agency without charging fair market value if the value of the property is less than $500. State agencies involved in these transfers must keep adequate records. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6854 1999–00 |
Climate change committeeCreates the joint select committee on climate change. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 2000 |
| SB 6848 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts and the term of lake management district bonds is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2000 |
| SB 6137 1999–00 |
Death penalty task forceA death penalty task force must review existing statutes and court rules to determine: (1) the adequacy of counsel and resources provided defendants, (2) the uniformity of decision-making by prosecuting attorneys, (3) the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6562 1999–00 |
Growth mngmnt housing goalsThe county-wide planning policy must allocate projected residential and employment growth by jurisdiction, at appropriate densities, and establish performance measures for annual review of the jurisdiction = s accommodation of... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
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