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 1301 1999–00 |
Children's health insurance[See attached chart] HB 1301 creates the Children's Health Insurance Program under the auspices of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The program provides health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1314 1999–00 |
Water resource managementWater Conservation & Reclaimed Water Any city, town, or county may adopt a water conservation program which may include use of conservation measures in addition to those required by the Department of Health (DOH) and the DOE,... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1329 1999–00 |
Broadcasting/emplye noncompe$ Beginning in 2000, noncompetition clauses entered into by an employer in the broadcast industry are void. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1343 1999–00 |
CurfewsRecognizes the concern in some communities over the incidence of criminal activity in public places by and against minors during nighttime hours. Finds that in communities suffering such criminal activity, it may be an... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1364 1999–00 |
Senior auto insur discountProvides that, when the spouse of an insured who is fifty-five years of age or older dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1395 1999–00 |
Paramedics/retirementAuthorizes retirement benefits for certain paramedics. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1410 1999–00 |
Community gardensDeclares an intent to support the development of community gardens through the services of the cooperative extension of Washington State University. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1415 1999–00 |
Low-income home buyers/taxC Reduces the real estate excise tax on sales of residences to low-income first-time home buyers. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1416 1999–00 |
Medical equipmnt/modificatnsDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of home medical equipment to an individual for personal use by the individual or a member of the individual's immediate family. Declares that the provisions... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1419 1999–00 |
Earthquake insuranceProvides that, as part of the information provided to consumers electronically by the commissioner through the internet, the commissioner shall provide information on earthquake insurance and the risks of earthquakes in Washington. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1424 1999–00 |
Firearms storage$ Provides that, under certain circumstances, a person is guilty of the crime of reckless endangerment for leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where a child is likely to and does gain access to it. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1426 1999–00 |
Educational staff positions$ The state teacher salary allocation schedule will recognize years of professional experience gained outside the school systems for certain certified health professionals employed in public schools as educational staff associates. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1429 1999–00 |
Failure to summon assistanceDuty to rescue a victim. A new crime of A failing to give reasonable assistance @ is created. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1430 1999–00 |
Credit card late feesA credit card company may not impose a late fee on the monthly payment of a Washington credit card holder when that payment is mailed on or before the due date. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1439 1999–00 |
Airport sitingFinds that airports are notoriously difficult to site in populated areas, even when the proposed airport may not be built for twenty or thirty years. Regional governments may recognize the need for a new airport, and perhaps... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1458 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise abatementPort districts may spend money to help school districts construct, improve, or repair school facilities. A port district that operates an airport serving more than 20 scheduled jet aircraft flights a day may undertake a... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1472 1999–00 |
Chemically related illnessesRequires a study to be conducted of industrial insurance claims filed by workers who have suffered chemically related illnesses or injuries during the period from January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1998. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1504 1999–00 |
Prevailing wageProvides that prevailing wages, as set forth under chapter 39.12 RCW, are required on all commission construction projects regardless of the source of funding. The commission shall require that all bidders on commission... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1519 1999–00 |
Family leaveProvides that, in addition to other family leave to which the employee is entitled under chapter 49.78 RCW or federal law, an employee is entitled to ten work days of family leave during any twelve-month period to: (1)... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1522 1999–00 |
Eminent domain proceedingsProvides that no person may be required to move from a dwelling on account of any program or project undertaken by a displacing agency unless comparable replacement housing is available to the person. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1523 1999–00 |
Condemnation/relocationDeclares that, in any proceeding to review a determination under RCW 8.26.010(3), the agency making the determination has the burden of proof and RCW 34.05.570(1)(a) does not apply. Provides that, if the displaced person... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1526 1999–00 |
Vehicle repair/crash partsNonoriginal crash parts must carry the logo or name of their manufacturers. This identification must be visible after installation of the crash parts whenever practicable. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1533 1999–00 |
Health care workplace violncRequires that, by July 1, 2000, each health care setting shall develop and implement a plan to reasonably prevent and protect employees from violence at the setting. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1543 1999–00 |
Violent offense sentencing$ Requires a one-year mandatory term of community placement for violent offenses and all crimes against persons. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1573 1999–00 |
Deaf interpreters/licensingDesignates licensing standards for interpreters for the deaf. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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