Karen Keiser
Senator
· Democrat
· District 33
· most recent term 2023–24
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670
Bills as prime sponsor
146
of those became law
3,615
Bills co-sponsored
20,996
Recorded votes
1.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5856 2007–08 |
Bidder responsibilityA bidder must meet the following responsibility criteria before he or she can be awarded a public works contract: (1) at the time the bid is submitted, the bidder must be a registered contractor under RCW 18.27; (2) the bidder... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5866 2007–08 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption amount cannot exceed the lesser of: (1) the total net value of the lands, mobile home, improvements and other personal property; or (2) the sum of $125,000 in the case of lands, mobile home, and improvements. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5880 2007–08 |
Pharmacy paymentsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5886 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5890 2007–08 |
Residential constructionFinds that homeowners have experienced problems in residential construction, resulting in great economic loss, and that there are limited remedies available at law, if any. Creates a committee on residential construction,... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5904 2007–08 |
Boarding homesProvides that, beginning on July 1, 2007, the rates of payment for boarding home medicaid contracted services under chapter 74.39A RCW shall be established by the department using the "home and community rates model,"... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5907 2007–08 |
Unprofessional conductAny member of a licensed health profession who has reasonable cause to believe that another member of a licensed health profession has committed an act of unprofessional conduct must report the act to the appropriate... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5908 2007–08 |
Injured workersProvides that the department of labor and industries shall conduct a study of the outcomes of injured workers found employable and not eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits. Declares that the department shall... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5921 2007–08 |
Agency shop feesProvides that a labor organization may not use agency shop fees paid by an individual who is not a member of the organization to make contributions or expenditures to influence an election or to operate a political committee,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5940 2007–08 |
Funds for long-term careProhibits the use of state funds provided for long-term care services from being used to assist, promote, or deter union organization. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5941 2007–08 |
Health care facilitiesWhen the federal government does not provide sufficient funding to cover all health facility certifications and re-certifications, DOH may assess fees on certification and re-certification applicants or receive state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5949 2007–08 |
Adult family home providersPECBA is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to adult family home providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive bargaining representative. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5951 2007–08 |
Nurse practitionersRepeals the expiration provision in the act authorizing nurse practitioners to treat those covered by industrial insurance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5963 2007–08 |
Health professions accountDirects the secretary to spend unappropriated funds in the health professions account to meet unanticipated costs when revenues exceed more than fifteen percent over the department's estimated six-year spending projections.... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5965 2007–08 |
Financial literacyProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated or are available for this purpose, the superintendent of public instruction and other members of the partnership created in RCW 28A.300.455 shall make available to school... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5973 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesThe Department of Health (DOH) will establish a prescription monitoring program. Dispensers will provide information electronically to DOH. Information submitted will include at a minimum, drugs prescribed, date, quantity,... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5976 2007–08 |
Required school daysIncreases the required number of school days in a school year. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5977 2007–08 |
Health care fairness actEvery employer of 1,000 or more employees must report to both the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Health Care Authority (HCA) within 30 days of the completion of a calendar quarter, the number employed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5980 2007–08 |
Nursing & boarding homesThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must notify the administrator of a boarding home, nursing home, or adult family home immediately upon learning that a current or prospective resident has been convicted of a... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6008 2007–08 |
Donations of artThis bill provides a use tax credit for persons that have paid use tax on objects of art or cultural value and subsequently donate these items to tax exempt 501(c)(3) artistic or cultural organizations that present artistic or... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6054 2007–08 |
Tax expenditure reportsDeclares that the governor is requested to review the report from the department of revenue and prepare a tax expenditure report as part of the biennial budget documents under RCW 43.88.030. The tax expenditure report must... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6057 2007–08 |
Safety in state hospitalsFinds that the continuing number of assaults in state hospitals have made conditions for both patients and staff unacceptable. The legislature further finds that appropriate nurse staffing levels will result in improved... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6067 2007–08 |
Voluntary retirement accountThe Washington Voluntary Retirement Accounts Program (WVRA) is created, subject to funding being specifically provided for it in the operating budget. The Director of the DRS is required to develop a plan for the WVRA and seek... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6077 2007–08 |
College textbooksUpon the request of a prospective purchaser who is a faculty member at an institution of higher education, textbook publishers must disclose the intended price of their products at the on-campus bookstore. The history of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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