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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1899 2001–02 |
Professional licenses$ Prohibits the use of social security numbers and driver = s license numbers as part of a professional license. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1138 2001–02 |
Prevailing wage$ Requires that civil penalties for prevailing wage law violations be deposited in the public works administration account, rather than the general fund. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1898 2001–02 |
Crisis nurseries$ The bill adds crisis nurseries to the list of agencies that arrange for, or directly provide, out-of-home care to children, expectant mothers or persons with developmental disabilities that are licensed by the Department of... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1859 2001–02 |
Electrc generatng facilities$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to fuel cells and to smaller generation facilities (200 watts or more). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| HB 1066 2001–02 |
Criminal justice training$ Expands the authority of the Criminal Justice Training Commission to own and operate training facilities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1234 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship law$ Amends state apprenticeship law to conform with federal apprenticeship regulations, and respond to federal recommendations. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1371 2001–02 |
Emergency service personnel$ Permits surviving spouses and children of "emergency service personnel" killed in the line of duty to purchase health care benefits from the Public Employees' Benefits Board. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1643 2001–02 |
Liability of volunteers$ Limits the personal liability of volunteers of nonprofit organizations or governmental entities. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1661 2001–02 |
Juvenile life insurance$ Insurers are required to develop a set of industry practices in order to combat fraud with respect to the purchase of life insurance on juveniles. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1001 2001–02 |
Public works board projects$ Approves the 2001 list of local government infrastructure projects funded under the Public Works Trust Fund program. The list includes 46 projects totaling $73.5 million. In addition, $1 million is provided for emergency... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
| HB 1537 2001–02 |
Credit unions$ A director or committee member of a credit union is exempted from personal liability for an act causing harm, provided the act 1) was performed within the scope of his or her official duties, 2) does not constitute a breach... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 1716 2001–02 |
Veterans/Philippines$ The bill provides a one-time $1,500 lump sum payment to Filipino veterans of World War II who are recipients of the SSI state supplement as of December 14, 1999, and move to the Philippines. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 21, 2001 |
| HB 1205 2001–02 |
Consumer loan companies$ Amends and augments the Consumer Loan Act to define prohibited practices, add consumer protection provisions, tighten licensing regulations, expand enforcement powers, impose disclosure requirements, and clarify rule making... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1366 2001–02 |
Credit unions$ The Washington State Credit Union Act is substantially revised in order to expand and clarify the regulatory authority of the state, redefine the organizational structure and powers of credit unions, and clarify many... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1590 2001–02 |
Breastfeeding$ State and local governmental agencies and businesses are encouraged to consider the benefits of providing a private room for mothers to breastfeed their infants. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1729 2001–02 |
Surplus line brokers$ A nonresident may be licensed by the Insurance Commissioner as a "surplus lines" broker. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1547 2001–02 |
Licensing insurance agents$ Application to the insurance commissioner by a nonresident for a license as an agent, broker, solicitor or adjuster may be made on any form approved by the commissioner via administrative rule. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 18, 2001 |
| HB 1763 2001–02 |
Insurance/confidentiality$ In the furtherance of his regulatory duties, the State Insurance Commissioner is authorized to receive confidential information from authorized agencies while being exempted from the requirements of the public disclosure act. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 18, 2001 |
| HB 1546 2001–02 |
Victims of stalking$ Adds victims of stalking to the list of victims eligible for the address confidentiality program administered by the Secretary of State. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 16, 2001 |
| HB 1280 2001–02 |
Hit and run$ Increases the penalty for hit and run resulting in death. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 1309 2001–02 |
Hemodialysis technicians$ The Department of Health is required to establish educational, occupational, and training requirements for hemodialysis technicians. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |
| HB 3169 1999–00 |
Expenditure limit$ A newly created Expenditure Limit Committee, rather than the Office of Financial Management, will adjust and project the State General Fund expenditure limit. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000, 2nd Special Session |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
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