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 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2446 1997–98 |
Restricted drivers' licensesThe vetoed portions of HB 1940 are enacted, with the exception of the provision that would have allowed temporary restricted licenses for implied consent violations. Occupational licenses are replaced with "temporary... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2604 1997–98 |
Parent participation in educThe legislature finds that there is a need for greater parental participation in a child = s education. The office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will study and make recommendations to the Legislature on... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2811 1997–98 |
Ed employee contrct nonrenewNotice that probable cause exists not to renew a certificated employee's contract because of fiscal considerations, such as enrollment decline or revenue loss, must be given by June 15 or 30 days after the budget is passed,... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2964 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn planRTPO board membership is modified. Any member of the House of Representatives or the state Senate whose districts are within the boundaries of the regional transportation planning organization are considered ex-officio,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2976 1997–98 |
RTA trains manufactureRTA is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing base in Washington for... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3136 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among local governments and the state's transportation programs. By reallocating motor vehicle... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 3131 1997–98 |
Affirmative action policyDeclares that the purpose of the commission is to establish public affirmative action policies based on economic disadvantage, develop a plan for implementing those policies, and monitor ongoing compliance with those policies.... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1998 |
| HB 2610 1997–98 |
Sex offender/kidnapper regisSex offenders are required to register their employers with the county sheriff. The county sheriff is responsible for distributing sex offender background information to each employer of a level III sex offender. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2825 1997–98 |
Insurance general agent feesThe prohibition on fees outside of the premium does not apply to a fee an insured pays to a general agent. A general agent can receive a fee from an insurer that pays for services that are unique to general agents and are not... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3126 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health careDeclares that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3127 1997–98 |
Class size reductionProvides that certificated instructional staffing allocations shall be as follows: (1) For students in grade four, beginning in the 1998-99 school year, allocations shall be on the basis of one full-time certificated... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 2512 1997–98 |
Excellence in math grantThe SPI will establish an Excellence in Mathematics Grant program. One purpose of the program is to assist elementary and middle school students in mathematics instruction. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2984 1997–98 |
Part-time college employeesPart-time faculty shall receive compensation for equal work including prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty will receive a prorated salary based on the full-time... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3119 1997–98 |
Publ emplyee retirmnt systmsDeclares an intent to modernize and clarify the laws governing the management of public retirement systems and to bring these laws into uniformity with those in other states. It is the further intent to ensure that management... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2513 1997–98 |
Candidates' pamphletsRequirements to publish and distribute state candidates = pamphlets are expanded. A state voters = pamphlet is required to be published and distributed for each general election held in either an even-numbered or odd-numbered... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 3100 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1051 1997–98 |
School bus drug-free zonesA A school bus route stop @ is a stop designated by a school district, whether or not designated on maps submitted to the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI). | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1378 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportunityIn finding that school districts must provide instructional programs to students who are academically at-risk, or who have been disciplined due to behavioral problems, and acknowledging that their learning needs vary, entrance... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1412 1997–98 |
Nurse title useThe use of the title A nurse @ is restricted to licensed nurses, and only licensed nurses may represent themselves as a A nurse. @ | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1436 1997–98 |
Library electronc info accesThe Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
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