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 5667 1993–94 |
Water trail recreation progrThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to create a water trail recreation program which would include managing a system of camping areas at public and private beaches. The commission is authorized to plan and... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5671 1993–94 |
Shoreline management actThe value of a "substantial development" which requires a development permit under the Shoreline Management Act is raised to $8500. The Department of Ecology will periodically review this amount for possible adjustments for inflation. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5676 1993–94 |
Greenways planning/coordinatLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of greenways. Greenways are defined as corridors that link parks, protected areas, rivers and other water bodies, historic sites and scenic settings by means such as urban... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5730 1993–94 |
Land use in fire risk areasRequires comprehensive plans, short plats, and final plats to consider the degree of fire hazard in providing for the location and extent of allowable residential uses in high fire-risk forested areas, and in providing for... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5731 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationThe provision authorizing the deduction of Social Security pensions from unemployment insurance benefits is repealed. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Technical language is added to conform with federal standards. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5733 1993–94 |
Forest practice applicationsThe Department of Natural Resources may not approve a Class III forest practices application covering any land lying within an urban growth management area which is established under the Growth Management Act. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5734 1993–94 |
Water access facilities feesThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall consider levels of service in setting fees for use of water access facilities. Fees shall be based on the extent to which a facility is developed and maintained for year-round use. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5737 1993–94 |
Retired/suppl health insuranDirects the offer to all retired or disabled employees of at least two medicare supplemental insurance policies that conform to the requirements of chapter 48.66 RCW. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5740 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle retirementIn an effort to further reduce motor vehicle emissions and reduce air pollution, the Department of Ecology is required to establish a program to retire older motor vehicles. The program applies to motor vehicles with the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5754 1993–94 |
Storm water discharg cleanupA definition of stormwater is added to the model toxics control statute. Stormwater discharge is defined as discharge from a municipal or industrial separate storm sewer system to surface or ground waters of the state, or onto... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5769 1993–94 |
Dental hygienist servicesEliminates restrictions in current law to promote public access to services provided by licensed dental hygienists. Designates the services which a hygienist may perform without the supervision of a dentist. Authorizes the... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5770 1993–94 |
Conservation futures rightsMetropolitan park districts are added to the list of entities authorized to participate in conservation futures programs. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5772 1993–94 |
Regional water resource planThe Governor is required to assemble representatives from the state agencies, local governments, and tribal governments that are involved in water resource issues in the central Puget Sound area for the purpose of preparing a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5773 1993–94 |
Water resources programsAny county which is required to or chooses to adopt a comprehensive land use plan is authorized to assume the responsibility for coordinating the planning or management of some or all water resources within all or a portion of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5774 1993–94 |
Nonhighway fuel taxesDeletes references in RCW 46.09.170 and 46.10.170 to transfers of nonhighway fuel taxes based on the tax rate in effect on January 1, 1990. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5775 1993–94 |
Natur heritage inform systemAn alternative method of determining the valuation of open space land is provided for lands which meet the following four conditions: (1)The property is included in the Natural Heritage Information System; (2)The property is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5801 1993–94 |
Water resources policy commsThe Washington Water Resources Policy Commission is created to comprehensively review water resource management programs and to make recommendations for improvement and implementation of management decisions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5814 1993–94 |
Conservation permit programThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall establish a conservation permit program to collect fees for recreational use of state park lands. The commission shall establish, by rule, the amount of the fee, but it shall not... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5820 1993–94 |
Water resources policy commiThe Washington water resources policy is created to comprehensively review water resource management programs and to make recommendations for improvement and implementation of management decisions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5822 1993–94 |
Surface mining reclamatn accA surface mine reclamation account is created in the State Treasury. Annual mining fees and funds received by the Department of Natural Resources or for mine regulatory research and all fines collected for surface mining... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5864 1993–94 |
Park/recreation excess levieStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation districts are altered to increase the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5865 1993–94 |
Conservation futures/leviesA county may levy an additional 1 3/4 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for the sole purpose of funding maintenance and operation of real property that is owned in fee simple or less than fee simple and is either acquired... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5892 1993–94 |
Children in substitute careThe statute which provides for the administration of the Citizen Review Board Program is reenacted to correct a double amendment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5895 1993–94 |
Environmental science boardThe Environmental Science Advisory Board is created. The board is charged with advising the Legislature, the Governor and state agencies on the implementation of environmental quality laws. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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