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 5697 2017–18 |
Rx drug benefit packageEstablishes a process to develop a standardized prescription drug benefit design for the individual and small group markets. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5699 2017–18 |
Pharmacy appealsAllows a pharmacy of any size to appeal its reimbursement from a pharmacy benefit manager and to request a second level review of the appeal. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5701 2017–18 |
Apple care trustEnacts the Washington Apple Care Trust (Trust) to provide health coverage to every resident of the state. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5726 2017–18 |
Public school empl. benefitsRequires that school and educational service districts provide based health care to employees through the Public Employee Benefits Board. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5727 2017–18 |
Public school empl. benefitsDirects school districts offering basic health care to provide coverage that meets certain premium cost ratios. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5732 2017–18 |
Industrial hemp researchAppropriates funding for the Industrial Hemp Research Pilot program. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5733 2017–18 |
Summer education programsEstablishes the summer step-up act. Creates the summer step-up grant program to increase the number of summer learning programs that combine academics and other forms of learning or skill development. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5745 2017–18 |
Drinking water/lead contentRequires public water systems (1) to replace lead-containing service lines to schools and early childhood programs by July 1, 2020, and (2) to replace all other lead-containing service lines by July 1, 2030. | Patty Kuderer (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5758 2017–18 |
College and career readinessRequires the Legislature to allocate an additional $400 per annual average full-time equivalent student enrolled in middle and high schools; this amount must be adjusted annually for inflation. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5760 2017–18 |
Reproductive health careProvides that it is an unfair practice under state discrimination laws for an employer that provides health insurance to its employees to not provide contraceptive coverage. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5763 2017–18 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Health Care Authority to coordinate mental health resources for Medicaid-eligible children, maintain an adequate provider network, and require screenings for depression for children and youth ages 11-21. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5767 2017–18 |
Health care provider noticesRequires a health care provider's office to post a statement on its web site and in locations accessible to and visible by patients or clients that a health care provider will not perform certain medical procedures or... | Lisa Wellman (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5772 2017–18 |
Property tax revenue limitChanges the annual regular property tax revenue growth limit to the greater of 101 percent or 100 percent plus population change and inflation, up to 105 percent. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5796 2017–18 |
Ethics complaint correspond.Requires certain documents and correspondence of ethics boards to be provided by registered or certified mail, or other delivery service requiring notice of receipt to the sender. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5799 2017–18 |
Food flavor products taxExtends the sales and use tax exemption for products sold to restaurants that impart flavor to food during the cooking process until January 1, 2028. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5801 2017–18 |
Immigration resourcesRequires the human rights commission, in consultation with relevant state agencies, and individuals or groups having experience and knowledge of immigration law and the provision of immigration and citizenship related... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5802 2017–18 |
Feminine hyg. prod./schoolsRequires feminine hygiene products to be available at no cost to students, in restrooms of school buildings, including charter school buildings, serving female students in any of grades six through twelve. Makes appropriations... | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5803 2017–18 |
Discrimination/immigrationAddresses citizenship and immigration status discrimination. | Rebecca Saldaña (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5829 2017–18 |
Paid family leaveDeclares that it is in the public's interest to provide reasonable paid family leave. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5836 2017–18 |
Equal pay act enforcementExpresses the Legislature's intent to update the existing Washington State equal pay act to reflect the equal status of all workers in the state. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5845 2017–18 |
Railroad employee work hoursRegulates the hours of service for yardmasters. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5846 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsRegulates minimum railroad crew staffing on trains carrying freight or passengers and trains transporting hazardous materials. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5852 2017–18 |
Militia/immigration lawsProhibits the governor from entering into a written agreement with the United States attorney general under the authority provided in 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g) of the immigration and nationality act that enables the organized... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5894 2017–18 |
Behavioral health systemRequires integration of risk for long-term involuntary treatment into managed care by January 1, 2020. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| SB 5903 2017–18 |
Homelessness funding & serv.Increases the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act document recording surcharge fee from $40 to $90; makes it permanent. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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