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 6710 2005–06 |
Unemployment taxesUpon the termination, dissolution, or abandonment of a corporate or limited liability company business, any officer or other person having control or supervision over the payment of UI tax contributions, or who is responsible... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6724 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS death benefitThe survivor of a LEOFF 2 member or retiree who dies as a result of illness sustained in the course of employment, as well as from injuries sustained in the course of employment, is eligible to receive a $150,000 death... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6873 2005–06 |
Membership in PERSIf a LEOFF 2 member leaves LEOFF-eligible employment to serve as the State Director of Fire Protection, then he or she may elect to continue membership in LEOFF 2 only rather than becoming a dual member of LEOFF 2 and PERS 2/3. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 6885 2005–06 |
Unemployment insuranceRetains the weekly benefit using "two quarter averaging" and a 3.85 percent multiplier. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| SB 5144 2005–06 |
School levies & bondsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5417 2005–06 |
Alcohol offense penaltiesProvides another authorization for impoundment of the vehicles of persons arrested for drunk driving; | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6165 2005–06 |
Family child care providersThe Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) is amended to apply to the Governor with respect to family child care providers, and to govern collective bargaining between the Governor and the providers' exclusive... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6214 2005–06 |
Security guard trainingIn addition to the training described above, a private security company must annually provide eight hours of certain skills training to each of the licensed security guards it employs. Security guard companies must maintain... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6321 2005–06 |
Sex offender sentencingAn additional qualification is provided for SSOSA eligibility. If the defendant is convicted based upon a guilty plea, the plea must include admitting to the crime and accepting personal responsibility for his or her behavior. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6341 2005–06 |
Failure to secure a loadFailure to secure a load in the first degree is added to the list of vehicular offenses that constitute a criminal act. A victim who suffers an injury or death as a result of a driver's violation of the failure to secure a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6348 2005–06 |
Legal aidThe general restriction on the use of state funds to represent undocumented aliens remains. State funds may, however, be used to represent undocumented aliens who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6352 2005–06 |
Agricultural workersA number of changes are made to the FLCA, including: Licensing Licenses are issued on an annual basis. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6356 2005–06 |
Minimum labor standardsEmployers who employ more than 5000 persons must report annually to the director of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) their health care expenditures and their payroll for the preceding calendar year. In reporting... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6378 2005–06 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers provide services relating to the prevention, immediate care, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and management of athletic injuries. Athletic trainers are added to the list of professions... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6419 2005–06 |
Dental hygienist/projectsThe Secretary of the Department of Health can create five pilot projects in underserved areas of the state where dental hygienists can practice without dentist supervision. The goal is to increase access to effective... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6434 2005–06 |
Compensating on-call workersThe exemption of residential and on-call employees from the MWA is struck and the definition of "employ" is amended as follows: to engage, suffer, or permit to work. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6438 2005–06 |
School district leviesThe provisions of SSB 6211 are extended for an additional three years beyond 2007. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6518 2005–06 |
State energy policyThe state energy policy is amended to encourage state agencies to reduce their electrical and heating purchases by 15 percent (measured from fiscal year 2005) by September 1, 2009. Agencies are required to use all practicable,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6632 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityWashington State hospitals are allowed to participate in the Johns Hopkins study to ensure that decisions regarding cardiac care in Washington are made on evidence-based data, and, if possible, based upon data specific to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6690 2005–06 |
Blood-drawing proceduresHealth care assistants are permitted to conduct blood drawing procedures on research study participants in the residences of the research study participants as long as they do so as part of a research study authorized by the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6729 2005–06 |
Water conservationThe provisions concerning energy saving performance contracting are amended to allow for measures to conserve water and to reduce wastewater and solid waste. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6780 2005–06 |
Math and science educationThe Mathematics/Science Scholar designation on the high school diploma is created. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6810 2005–06 |
Boarding home managementThe bill authorizes the DSHS to appoint or approve temporary managers for boarding homes. It allows a licensee, subject to DSHS approval, to voluntarily participate in the temporary management program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6820 2005–06 |
Licensing physiciansIn addition to the licensing requirements already provided for by statute, applicants must show (1) that they have not engaged in any conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter, (2) that... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
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