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 5609 2003–04 |
Unemployment insuranceProvides that an otherwise eligible individual may not be denied benefits for any week because the individual is available for, seeks, applies for, or accepts only work of at least fifteen hours per week by reason of the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5610 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationDeclares that it is also a purpose of RCW 51.32.095 to reduce the injured worker's suffering and economic loss by providing services that are intended to assist the worker to become employable at monthly wages that are at... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5611 2003–04 |
Hearing loss benefitsProvides that, for occupationally related noise-induced hearing loss claims filed on or after the effective date of this act, and such claims existing on the effective date of this act if no final adjudication of the rate of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5613 2003–04 |
Compulsive gambling infoThe current signage and hotline programs are declared to be a minimum response to problem gambling. The three commissions that regulate and promote gambling within Washington are authorized to contract with "other qualified... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5621 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationAdopts standards under industrial insurance for rating pain-related impairments. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5622 2003–04 |
Workers' comp medical examRevises provisions concerning industrial insurance medical examinations. Repeals RCW 51.32.114. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5623 2003–04 |
Commercial aviation facilityProvides that, in addition to any other powers, duties, and functions as provided under chapter 47.68 RCW, the aviation division of the department shall plan and site new commercial aviation facilities in Washington state. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5625 2003–04 |
Collective bargainingProvides that, in addition to the classes of employees listed in RCW 41.56.030(7), the provisions of RCW 41.56.430 through 41.56.490 are also applicable to operating and maintenance employees of an agency that, on the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5626 2003–04 |
Electrical boardExpands membership of the electrical board by appointment of one outside line worker. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5634 2003–04 |
Prescription drug marketingBeginning January 1, 2005, every pharmaceutical manufacturing company must annually disclose to the State Board of Pharmacy the value, nature and purpose of any gift, fee or payment made to any: (1) person or entity authorized... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5635 2003–04 |
Death penaltyProvides that, until July 1, 2005, the sentence of death for anyone sentenced under RCW 10.95.030(2) shall be stayed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5636 2003–04 |
Victims of family violenceThe Department of Social and Health Services must exempt recipients from the 60-month cumulative time limit on services if they are victims of family violence. Family violence is added to the list of "good cause" reasons not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5671 2003–04 |
Mortgage lendingLenders regulated by the Consumer Loan Act are prohibited from making a home loan if they did not have reasonable grounds for believing the loan would provide a net tangible benefit to the borrower. Making a home loan that... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5672 2003–04 |
Residential mortgage loansLicensees are required to provide a written notice with each home loan application which provides at least three sources of consumer information useful to applicants in determining the suitability of loan terms. The notice is... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5675 2003–04 |
Advanced registered nursesRevises provisions relating to the prescriptive authority of advanced registered nurse practitioners. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5686 2003–04 |
Workers' comp inmate benefitThe Department of Corrections shall deduct 5 percent for crime victims' compensation, 10 percent for inmate savings, 20 percent for cost of incarceration, and the amount of any legal financial obligations up to the total... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5698 2003–04 |
Health & environmental lawsProvides that any citizen may commence a civil action on his or her own behalf against any person who is alleged to have violated an environmental or public health standard or requirement, or an order issued by a governmental... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5704 2003–04 |
Basic health plan premiumsLanguage authorizing the HCA to accept enrollment applications from business owners is removed. The employer of a BHP enrollee must pay to the BHP trust account an amount equal to the premium paid by its employee as a... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5730 2003–04 |
Long-term care medical asstLegislative intent expresses concern that the eligibility policy for Medicaid has evolved to the point where people who have the ability to pay for care are using public funding for long-term care services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5741 2003–04 |
Puget Sound action teamFinds that the counties, cities, and special purpose units of local government have major responsibilities regarding the management, protection, and cleanup of surface waters draining to Puget Sound, and other land use... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5755 2003–04 |
Public works apprenticeshipsProvides that, from July 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003, for all public works estimated to cost two million dollars or more, all specifications shall require that no less than ten percent of the labor hours within each... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5771 2003–04 |
BeerBefore a government subdivision creates an alcohol impact area by ordinance, it must petition the board to issue a restricted grocery store or specialty shop license. Under a restricted grocery store or specialty shop license,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5777 2003–04 |
Permit processingFinds that streamlining state and local permit processes is essential to improving the business climate of the state. Finds that such streamlining needs to be accomplished while maintaining essential environmental protections. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5788 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS death benefitsProvides that, if the surviving spouse has been lawfully married to such member for five years prior to the member's death, the surviving spouse, when at least age fifty-five, is eligible to receive the benefits under this act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5789 2003–04 |
Boarding homesA one-year case mix pilot program is established for boarding homes beginning September 1, 2003. A voluntary representation of boarding homes from around the state participate. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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