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 1575 1999–00 |
Inmate labor studyDirects the department of corrections to conduct a study of: (1) The use of all categories of inmate labor within department institutions and facilities in the past ten years; (2) inmate labor hours on jobs providing goods and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1578 1999–00 |
Early hearing lossDirects the department of health to establish ten early hearing loss detection, diagnosis, and intervention pilot programs linked to community resources throughout Washington, including metropolitan and rural areas. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1582 1999–00 |
Sewer capacity chargesRevises RCW 35.58.570 to specify allowable sewer facility capacity charges. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1586 1999–00 |
State emplyee suggestn awardLaws are rewritten providing various programs awarding state employees for suggesting ways to save money and increase revenue collections. 1. Productivity Board. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1589 1999–00 |
Port commissionersRequires the creation of five commissioner districts for port districts with a population of one million or more. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1590 1999–00 |
Contraceptive health benefts$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1597 1999–00 |
Identity theft$ Changes the name of the crime of criminal impersonation to identity theft, and increases the penalties. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1610 1999–00 |
Crime Stoppers program$ Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to contract with the Crime Stoppers of Washington Association to provide grants to local law enforcement agencies or local jurisdictions with crime... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1624 1999–00 |
Health care decisionsFinds that health carrier practices that unjustly delay or deny medically appropriate care and treatment to consumers are unconscionable. When consumers are facing serious, even life-threatening diseases or conditions, they... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1632 1999–00 |
Work force investment boardC Changes the name of the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to the Workforce Development Board, changes the makeup and increases the number of members. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1639 1999–00 |
Extraordinary investmnt gainRevises provisions relating to sharing extraordinary investment gains. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1641 1999–00 |
LEOFF service transferPertains to law enforcement officers for a state parks and recreation commission and the state liquor control board. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1651 1999–00 |
Insurance liabilityAn insurance company may not unreasonably deny a claim for coverage and payment of benefits. Several acts by insurance companies regarding the settlement and payment of insurance claims are deemed unreasonable. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1704 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise abatementAuthorizes noise abatement arbitration panels for port districts. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1705 1999–00 |
Environmental restoratn fndsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to dedicate water pollution fines and penalties to the restoration and improvement of Washington's environmental quality and to ensure a greater voice in the expenditure of settlement... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1706 1999–00 |
Local effort assistanceProvides that, commencing with calendar year 2000, in addition to a school district's other general fund allocations, each eligible district shall be provided local effort assistance funds. The purpose of these funds is to... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1710 1999–00 |
Crimes against childrenRape of a Child in the First degree. Rape of a child in the first degree is increased from a seriousness level XII to a seriousness level XV offense . An offender with no criminal history would receive a punishment of life... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1712 1999–00 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantC Requires the mobile home park landlord to notify the tenant, in writing, 24 months prior to expiration of rental agreement of their intent not to renew the lease. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1714 1999–00 |
Teacher assessmentBeginning August, 1, 2001, new teachers entering Washington = s public and approved private schools will be required to pass one or more assessments before they will receive state certification. The SBE will determine minimum... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1732 1999–00 |
Higher education tuitionRevises provisions relating to setting higher education tuition. Repeals RCW 28B.15.110. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1753 1999–00 |
Dom violnce victim legal aidDirects the Washington state institute for public policy to study the availability of pro bono legal services for victims of domestic violence who have children. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1765 1999–00 |
Students/malicious harassmntIn addition to having and implementing a policy on sexual harassment, school districts must have a similar policy to address malicious harassment. The Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must develop criteria for use by... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1771 1999–00 |
State pension policy/fundingDeclares an intent to articulate the fiduciary responsibilities of the trustees and others who oversee the public retirement systems. The legislature also intends to promote effective monitoring of public retirement systems by... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1776 1999–00 |
Low-alcohol spirit coolersC Defines a low alcohol spirits cooler. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1778 1999–00 |
Urban/community forestryAdditional legislative findings are made relating to the documented loss of tree cover and vegetation in western Washington, the costs of such loss, the value of urban trees in providing habitat for endangered and threatened... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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