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 5576 1993–94 |
Residence sale/disclosuresWhen offering residential real property for sale, the owner, at the earliest time practicable, must disclose in writing to a prospective purchaser, to the best of the owner's knowledge, specific information regarding any... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5582 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense to enter or attempt to enter a judge's chamber or courtroom with a firearm. Authorizes confiscation and forfeiture of the firearm. Authorizes local governments to issue regulations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5586 1993–94 |
Workers' comp/medical examRequires the payment of compensation for wages lost while worker is attending a medical examination. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5592 1993–94 |
Child care costs$1 million is provided to the state employee subcommittee of the child care coordinating committee for non-capital costs incurred by child care centers for state employees. Funded items include subsidies for state employees,... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5593 1993–94 |
Nursing home eligibleProvides that a person who is eligible for nursing home assistance, but who resides with a relative, is eligible to receive reimbursement for equivalent care provided in the home pursuant to rules established by the secretary. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5595 1993–94 |
Land surveyors & engineersRevises the definitions of "engineer-in-training", "professional land surveyor", and "land-surveyor-in-training". Specifies the qualifications for registration. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5605 1993–94 |
Roadside improvementsA highway heritage account is created in the transportation fund. Revenue from the account shall be used exclusively for grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations (1) to allow citizens to participate in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5607 1993–94 |
Landscape architectsRevises the membership of the state board of registration for landscape architects. Revises examination procedures and authorizes the adoption of an appropriate national examination and grading procedure. Revises provisions... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5609 1993–94 |
LeviesEach year, the county taxing officer must adjust the county levy from the previous year by the amount of taxes for county or state purposes that were canceled or uncollectible, or that were not collected because of changes... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5619 1993–94 |
Public agency appealsBy December 31, 1993, the Department of Ecology is required to establish and implement a process for appeals by public agencies. The appeals process will apply to the department's decisions regarding investigations, site... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5621 1993–94 |
Tobacco/minor accessCigarette wholesalers and retailers are required to display their license and a sign concerning the prohibition of tobacco sales to minors. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5627 1993–94 |
Low-income residence rentersProvides property tax relief to low-income renters on their principal residences similar to that given to low-income senior citizen homeowners. Authorizes local funding of the program by county-wide property tax levies.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5628 1993–94 |
Health care providers/discriDirects the commissioner to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and issue orders to ensure that all licensed health care providers are treated without discrimination in access, coverage, and payments by insurers. Provides... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5629 1993–94 |
Emission control inspectionsThe Department of Ecology may by rule authorize the Department of Licensing to change the registered owner in the sale of a licensed vehicle currently subject to emission inspection. The rule may be implemented if the federal... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5630 1993–94 |
Collective bargaining/stateA joint labor-management board is established with an equal number of labor representatives appointed by state employee organizations of various sizes, and management representatives appointed by the Governor as specified in... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5631 1993–94 |
Impact fees/taxationNeither the selling price or the value of the article used includes amounts passed on to the buyer representing impact fees paid by the seller for development activity in the construction, repairing, or improving of new or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5645 1993–94 |
Property divisionsThe exemption from subdivision regulations of divisions of real property made by testamentary provisions or the laws of descent is repealed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5647 1993–94 |
State agency parking feesRequires parking fees to be subject to negotiation as provided for in chapters 41.06 and 28B.16 RCW between state agencies and employee organizations. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5654 1993–94 |
Electricians/continuing educRequires satisfactory completion of an annual eight-hour continuing education course. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5655 1993–94 |
Electrical inspection feesWithin the service area of an electricity supply agency owned and operated by a city or town, which is outside the corporate limits of the city or town, the agency may charge an enforcement fee of up to 125 percent of those... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5656 1993–94 |
Electrical inspectionsThe Department of Labor and Industries and all incorporated cities and towns have the joint power and duty to enforce the provisions of the electrical inspection law. It is made clear that this power and duty includes proof of... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5659 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe Washington Service Corps is reauthorized and removed from a termination schedule. The Washington Service Corps is authorized to enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer and for special... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5662 1993–94 |
Metals miningA person who intends to file for a metals mining permit must file a notice of intent to file with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR must then give public notice of the notice of intent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5664 1993–94 |
Braille instructionStudents may receive instruction in Braille as part of their individual education program. In developing a plan for students, there is a presumption that proficiency in Braille reading and writing is essential for satisfactory... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5666 1993–94 |
Hax substance release noticeThe owner of public or private nonresidential real property shall place a notice in the county auditor's real property records where the property is located when a release of a significant quantity of hazardous substance has... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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