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 5159 1993–94 |
Tree planting/energy conservA finding is made that tree planting in urban areas mitigates the urban "heat island effect" and reduces energy consumption. A finding is also made that urban forestry programs should promote the use of appropriate tree... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5261 1993–94 |
Background checksThe Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must investigate the criminal record of individual providers of in-home services who are paid by the state, but who are hired by persons with developmental... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5541 1993–94 |
Sex offenses/statute of limtThe statute of limitations for Rape 1 and Rape 2 is extended to 10 years, if the victim reports the rape to law enforcement within one year of its commission. The statute of limitations for Rape 1 and Rape 2, of a child under... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5578 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesA personal use license is not required for carp fishing. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5606 1993–94 |
Auditing state agency fundsThe State Auditor is directed to inventory all revolving funds, local funds, and other funds outside the State Treasury and managed by state agencies and political subdivisions. The Auditor examines accounting methods, record... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5288 1993–94 |
Solid waste collection taxThe expiration date for the solid waste collection tax is extended from July 1, 1993 until July 1, 1995. The uses of the revenues from the solid waste collection tax are specified. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5455 1993–94 |
Chemical dependencyThe statute which allows the department to prioritize alcohol treatment admissions is recodified in the new alcohol treatment chapter. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5479 1993–94 |
Children's dayA Washington State Children's Day is created. It will be observed on the second Sunday in October, but will not be treated as a legal holiday. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5139 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5320 1993–94 |
Detergent phosphorus contentLaundry detergents containing more than .5 percent phosphorous cannot be sold or distributed for sale within the state after July 1, 1994. Dishwashing detergents containing more than 8.7 percent phosphorous cannot be sold or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5580 1993–94 |
Manufactured housingThe Director of the Department of Community Development is given authority to enforce federal manufactured housing safety and construction standards. The director is authorized to make agreements with the federal government,... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5660 1993–94 |
Citizens' exchange programThe Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Economic Development, Department of Agriculture, economic development consultants, the consular corps, and other international trade organizations is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5778 1993–94 |
Midwives and birthing centrsAll insurers authorized to write medical malpractice and general casualty insurance policies in this state are required to become members of the nonprofit joint underwriting association to provide medical malpractice insurance... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5205 1993–94 |
Infant/child mortality ratesLocal health departments are authorized to conduct child mortality reviews for all deaths of children under age 18. The records and reports used for the reviews remain confidential and may not be discovered in any legal proceedings. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5255 1993–94 |
Escheat lands/parks & recreaThe Department of Natural Resources is to notify the state Parks and Recreation Commission when land is acquired by escheat and may be suitable for park purposes. The department and commission shall jointly evaluate the land's... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5358 1993–94 |
Real estate education acctThe appropriated real estate account is established within the Department of Licensing. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5432 1993–94 |
Discrimination/home mortgageThe Supervisor of Banking and Supervisor of Savings and Loan Associations are directed to perform a study of discrimination based on race and national origin in home mortgage lending after 1990. The study is to (1) address the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5572 1993–94 |
Transportation/environmentThe Department of Transportation is authorized to undertake a pilot program to assess the costs of environmental elements of a representative sampling of transportation projects in at least one transportation district. The... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5905 1993–94 |
County road administr boardThe descriptions of standards of good practice and the County Road Administration Board's responsibilities are changed to more accurately reflect the services provided by CRAB to counties, and to acknowledge "the safe and... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5802 1993–94 |
Environmental policy act docLead agencies are authorized to use existing documents in SEPA analysis if the documents adequately address the environmental considerations provided in SEPA. The prior proposal and the new proposal must have similar elements... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| SB 5401 1993–94 |
Political telemarketingPersons who engage in political telemarketing are required to disclose the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate on whose behalf the advertising is being done. Telemarketing means a non-random, organized... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
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