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 5137 1997–98 |
Vehicular assault penaltyThe crime of vehicular assault is given a seriousness score of V. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5165 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5214 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5224 1997–98 |
Pension fund accountInvestment earnings of the pension funding account are credited to the pension funding account. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5225 1997–98 |
Legis. service retirmnt crdtWashington State Patrol members serving in the Legislature on or after January 1, 1995 may continue to earn service credit during the legislative session. Member and employer contributions are based on the compensation the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5241 1997–98 |
County auditors & assessorsIn a county with a population of 250,000 or more that is not a home rule charter county (Spokane and Clark), the county legislative authority may, upon majority vote at an election called by the county legislative authority,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5247 1997–98 |
Vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left, an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5248 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars for the cost of a memorial honoring the role of women in the nation's military services. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5252 1997–98 |
Immigrant food assistanceRequires the department to establish a food assistance program for persons whose immigrant status meets the eligibility requirements of the federal food stamp program as of August 21, 1996, but who are no longer eligible... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5280 1997–98 |
Office of student assistanceThe Office of Student Assistance is established. The office administers the state's responsibilities for student financial aid programs. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5297 1997–98 |
Mastectomy health care benefEvery health carrier, including the high risk pool, and every health plan operated by the state Health Care Authority that provides coverage for mastectomies must permit the attending health care provider to make decisions... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5350 1997–98 |
Watercraft excise taxEstablishes the clean and safe boating account in the custody of the state treasurer. Requires receipts as provided in RCW 82.49.030(3) to be deposited into the account. Provides that expenditures from the account may be made... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5357 1997–98 |
Trauma care services costThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to study the cost of uncompensated trauma care services in designated trauma care centers around the state. The study must include all costs, charges, expenses, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5391 1997–98 |
Capital budget 1997-99Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements for the period ending June 30, 1999. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5392 1997–98 |
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 appropriations acts for the 1997-99 fiscal biennium, and all costs incidental... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5420 1997–98 |
Watershed planningDeclares that the most effective way to plan, manage, and protect the watershed is at the local level, where there is an intimate relationship with the watershed and concern about how the watershed is to be used. Provides that... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5425 1997–98 |
Wildlife & recreatn programsAuthorizes Washington wildlife and recreation program projects for fiscal year 1997. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5427 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedies/taxThe term "retail sale" is amended so that retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. "Environmental remedial action" includes services related to identification,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5449 1997–98 |
State voters' pamphletThe provisions governing the publication and distribution of state Voter's Pamphlets and state Candidate's Pamphlets by the Secretary of State are consolidated. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5451 1997–98 |
Marriage license applicantsWarning language is added to the application for marriage license to inform applicants regarding their legal rights in the state of Washington, and of the consequences of criminal acts of abuse. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5471 1997–98 |
Osteoporosis services coveraAll state purchased health care that provides hospital, medical or surgical coverage must include coverage for osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. All insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5489 1997–98 |
State emplyee bereavmnt leavAuthorizes bereavement leave of three working days, not to be deducted from vacation or sick leave, for a death in the family. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5546 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpEstablishes the Hispanic American endowed scholarship program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5557 1997–98 |
Private businss/state moneysLegislative intent emphasizes the importance of ensuring that public assistance to businesses creates a net increase in jobs within the state. Assistance to businesses include grants, loans, bonds, and tax deferrals. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5558 1997–98 |
Workers' comp appeal reconsiA worker's temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits must continue while the order granting such benefits is being reconsidered, subject to repayment or recoupment of the benefits. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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