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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5097 2019–20 |
Massage therapists/photoRequires massage therapists and reflexologists to have a government-issued photo identification on their person or available for inspection when providing services. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 5197 2019–20 |
National guard ed. grantsRenames the Washington State National Guard Conditional Scholarship Program the "Washington National Guard Postsecondary Grant Program" (Grant Program). | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6141 2019–20 |
Higher education accessRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to develop a financial aid calculator to provide estimates of federal and state aid. | Emily Randall (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6205 2019–20 |
Long-term care workersRequires employers of long-term care workers to: (1) adopt and maintain written policies and strategic plans to address workplace abuse, discrimination, and challenging behavior; (2) disclose to its employees documented... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6287 2019–20 |
Guardianships, etc.Amends the Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Other Protective Arrangements Act. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 6419 2019–20 |
Habilitation center clientsRequires the Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) to develop a plan to implement the 2019 report from the William D. Ruckelshaus Center regarding residential habilitation center clients and submit a preliminary plan... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2020 |
Apr 2, 2020 |
| SB 5601 2019–20 |
Health care benefit manage.Requires health care benefit managers to register with the Insurance Commissioner. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 240, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 5759 2019–20 |
Remote technology/lens RxImposes requirements and standards relating to remote technology used to conduct eye examinations. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 241, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6086 2019–20 |
Opioid use/medicationsAllows the license of location for a pharmacy to be extended to a registered remote dispensing site that uses technology to dispense medications approved for the treatment of opioid use disorder. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6087 2019–20 |
Insulin cost-sharingLimits out-of-pocket expenses for a 30-day supply of insulin to $100. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6190 2019–20 |
Dev. disabilities trustExpands the use of the Developmental Disabilities Community Trust (trust) funds from family support, employment, or day services to community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. | John Braun (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6212 2019–20 |
Affordable housing/prop. taxExpands use of the affordable housing property tax levy to include affordable homeownership, owner-occupied home repair, and foreclosure prevention programs for low-income households with income at or below 80 percent of... | Senator (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6239 2019–20 |
Public works projectsRequires a bidder with a history of receiving monetary penalties for not achieving apprentice utilization requirements, or that habitually uses the good faith effort exception, to submit an apprenticeship utilization plan... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6397 2019–20 |
Nonparticipating providersRemoves the July 1, 2021, expiration of provisions requiring Medicaid managed health care systems to maintain adequate provider networks and to pay nonparticipating providers no more than the lowest amount paid for the same... | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 6526 2019–20 |
Prescription drug reuseRequires the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules allowing the safe donation of prescription drugs and allowing the Department of Corrections to accept returns of unexpired medications. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 31, 2020 |
| SB 5282 2019–20 |
Pelvic exam consentRequires health care providers to obtain informed consent before performing a pelvic exam on an anesthetized patient. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5395 2019–20 |
Sexual health educationRequires every public school to provide comprehensive sexual health education that meets certain requirements. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5434 2019–20 |
Weapons in certain locationsProhibits possession of firearms on the premises of any licensed child care center, child care center provided-transportation, or other child care center facility. | Claire Wilson (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 5887 2019–20 |
Prior authorizationChanges prior authorization requirements applicable to health carriers. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6037 2019–20 |
Business corporationsEstablishes provisions regarding gender diversity on a corporation's board of directors. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6049 2019–20 |
Insurance fraud accountCreates the insurance fraud surcharge for insurance organizations to cover the cost of the insurance fraud program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6095 2019–20 |
Liquor/common carriersExempts interstate common carrier licensees (common carriers) from certain promotional activities prohibited under three-tier system requirements, including transporting liquor purchased by ticketed passengers. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6096 2019–20 |
Labor unrest/state servicesRequires that certain contracts between the Department of Social and Health Services and private contractors must contain assurances that the contracted services will not be disrupted or delayed by economic or industrial action. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6158 2019–20 |
Model sex. assault protocolsDirects the Office of the Attorney General to convene a task force to develop model protocols for hospitals and clinics to ensure a coordinated community response for sexual assault victims. | Manka Dhingra (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
| SB 6261 2019–20 |
Farm labor contractor systemRemoves the nonprofit organization exemption from the application of the farm labor contractor laws. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020 |
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