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 2787 1999–00 |
Teacher housing supplementFinds that there is a need to provide a housing supplement to the salaries of low-salaried teachers in areas of the state that are most impacted by housing affordability issues. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2789 1999–00 |
Federally assisted housingC Provides exemptions from the 12 month advance notification requirements for owners of federally assisted housing that enter into an agreement to continue the low-income use restrictions. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2801 1999–00 |
Motorcycle ins discountAn insurance company that provides a premium discount for insuring multiple vehicles must include an insured motorcycle as a vehicle receiving the discount. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2808 1999–00 |
[Bster care/education needsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the department of social and health services, to conduct a study that examines the educational experiences and achievement levels of students... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2718 1999–00 |
Beverage container refundEstablishes a program for the refund and reuse of beverage containers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2728 1999–00 |
Child care leaveProvides that an otherwise eligible individual who has left work to care for the individual's child during the child's first year of life or during the first year following the child's placement with the individual for... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2744 1999–00 |
State retirement plan 2 & 3Optional PERS Plan 3 and LEOFF Plan 3. A new PERS Plan 3 is created, effective September 1, 2001, for employees of state agencies and higher education institutions, and effective March 1, 2002, for employees of local governments. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2745 1999–00 |
School emply retirement 2/3The transfer payment made to the defined contribution accounts of classified school employees who transfer from SERS Plan 2 to SERS Plan 3 before March 1, 2001, is increased from 65 percent to 130 percent. The required... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2748 1999–00 |
National board certificationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall provide annual salary stipends of $3,500 per year to teachers who have attained NBPTS certification, subject to legislative funding. The teachers may receive the annual... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2752 1999–00 |
Small school pilot programRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2753 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise/schoolsDeclares an intent to mandate that port districts operating a large airport, whether currently existing or created in the future, provide resources for noise abatement to schools impacted by large airports. The revenues... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2756 1999–00 |
Staffing agenciesC Staffing agencies must provide information to their employees on rates paid by employer clients for services provided by the staffing agency employees. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2631 1999–00 |
Comm transactions/privacyProvisions are made to restrict the use of customers = personal and sensitive information by financial institutions and others, and to assist victims of identity theft. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2638 1999–00 |
Kids get care projectEstablishes the kids get care pilot project. Requires the secretary of the department of health to report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of the kids get care project by December 2001. Makes an... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2643 1999–00 |
Community voice mailFinds that: (1) The lack of a reliable telephone number for receiving calls presents significant barriers to obtaining employment, housing, medical care, and social services; (2) assisting current and former welfare... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2651 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedC Makes an offender's fifth DUI within seven years a class C felony. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2665 1999–00 |
Local school district leviesAuthorizes a local school district regular levy for the purpose of enhancing kindergarten through twelfth grade education by reducing class sizes and improving educational programs, to be allowed as a credit against the state... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2666 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonusesTeachers who have obtained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the certificate granted by the board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2668 1999–00 |
Private transportation srvcsEstablishes restrictions on public passenger transportation system agreements for services by private entities. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2527 1999–00 |
Consumer prtction/contractorEstablishes provisions to protect consumers in contractor transactions. Repeals RCW 18.27.075. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2541 1999–00 |
Airport noise/tax exemptionProvides that for the purposes of property tax exemptions under this act, the department shall adopt noise exposure maps for each airport operated by a port district that serves more than twenty scheduled jet aircraft flights... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2543 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise abatementAuthorizes the superior court of a county containing all or the largest portion of a port district providing aircraft noise abatement under chapter 53.54 RCW to create a noise abatement arbitration panel to arbitrate disputes... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2544 1999–00 |
Educator reimbursement prgrmFinds that: (1) Carefully targeted professional development is a critical component of the state's education reform efforts; (2) Washington's teachers are required by the state to fund and complete college coursework in order... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2550 1999–00 |
Washington answers! programThe Washington Answers! program is created. The Director may award grants from the Washington Answers! account for the purpose of improving agency customer service. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
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