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 5259 2005–06 |
Drug overdosesA person may not be prosecuted for a violation of the controlled substances act and is not subject to the civil forfeiture provisions if: the person is a witness to a drug overdose; the witness reasonably believes that... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5364 2005–06 |
Business & professionsTechnical changes are made to the URBP to resolve statutory conflicts. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5724 2005–06 |
Individual providersIf DSHS proposes rules or policies that apply generally to a significant group of individual providers or consumers and the application of those policies or rules may result in a significant change in the number of hours... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6130 2005–06 |
Health savings accountThe Health Care Authority is directed to offer a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account as an option alongside its traditional comprehensive medical insurance offerings. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6134 2005–06 |
Canvassing boards/infractnsThe canvassing board may issue notice of a class 1 civil infraction to any person challenging the registration of another if the board finds that the challenger failed to exercise reasonable diligence in determining the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6190 2005–06 |
COPES pilot projectA twelve month, one county pilot project, is established to assist independent providers with collection of client participation monies owed. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) contracts with a third party to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6216 2005–06 |
News mediaNo judicial, legislative, administrative, or other body with subpoena power may compel the news media to testify, produce, or in any way disclose the identity of a source of any news or information where such source has a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6263 2005–06 |
Warrants/chapter 49.17 RCWAs a general rule, L&I is required to obtain consent from the owner, manager, operator or on-site person in charge of a workplace prior to conducting a WISHA inspection, and may enter worksite grounds, in a safe manner, to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6301 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actA 60 percent affirmative vote of both houses of the legislature is required before the Governor is authorized to concur with the Secretary of the Interior's determination that off-reservation lands acquired into trust for a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6327 2005–06 |
Local economic dev projectsLocal jurisdictions that own brownfield sites may enter into an agreement with the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) to issue bonds to finance the costs associated with cleaning up and developing a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6404 2005–06 |
Tribal police officersThe CJTC has the authority to grant, deny, or revoke the certification of tribal police officers employed by any tribal government that has voluntarily requested certification for their police officers. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6437 2005–06 |
Career & tech courseworkEach high school or school district board of directors must adopt course equivalencies for career and technical courses offered to students at the high school. The equivalency may be for whole or partial credit. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6483 2005–06 |
Apprenticeship opportunitiesThree programs are implemented to expand opportunities for secondary school students to prepare for technical careers and related internships. Centers, as designated by the SBCTC, as well as other colleges with a high density... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6514 2005–06 |
Biodiesel mandatesEffective June 1, 2009, all state agencies are required to use a minimum of 20 percent as compared to total volume of all diesel purchases made by the agency for the operation of the agency's diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6643 2005–06 |
Payroll deductionsIn addition to labor or employee organization dues, an employee may authorize payroll deductions for contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by labor or employee organizations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6657 2005–06 |
Indian affairs-funded schoolThe Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs-funded schools may use record checks through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation for employees and applicants for... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6713 2005–06 |
Self-employment assistanceWhen an individual initially applies for unemployment insurance benefits, the Employment Security Department will determine if, based on the individual's characteristics, if the individual is likely to exhaust his or her... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6715 2005–06 |
Entrepreneurial trainingThe workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is to develop policy objectives for WIA in the state and ensure that entrepreneurial training opportunities are available through programs of each local work force... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6740 2005–06 |
Protecting homeownersBefore a building permit can be issued on a residential construction or remodel project, the homeowner must acknowledge receipt of a document explaining financial safeguards to consider. The amount of the lien claimed cannot... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6538 2005–06 |
Flavored malt beverage"Beer" is defined to include flavored malt beverages. A definition of "flavored malt beverage" is added to comply with federal law. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6722 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceA member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) who is totally disabled in the line of duty is entitled to a disability allowance equal to 70 percent of final average salary. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| SB 6484 2005–06 |
Narcotics task forcesIt is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate at least $4 million annually for local drug task forces, including any funds provided by the federal government. Three pilot projects are established to fund local drug task... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 10, 2006 |
| SB 5803 2005–06 |
Internet safetyRequires the Washington State School Safety Center Advisory Committee to develop and distribute a pamphlet to promote internet safety. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 9, 2006 |
| SB 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6372 2005–06 |
Boarding home ratesWhen a Medicaid eligible boarding home resident submits a request to DSHS for a change in condition reassessment, the boarding home shall receive payment from DSHS beginning the date the boarding home requests the reassessment... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
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