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 6466 2015–16 |
Higher ed. disabled studentsRequires the Council of Presidents to convene a work group to develop a plan for removing obstacles for students with disabilities transferring between institutions of higher education. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6519 2015–16 |
TelemedicineCreates the Collaborative for the Advancement of Telemedicine at the University of Washington to recommend ways to improve reimbursement and access to services and to identify resources related to telemedicine. | Senator (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 6569 2015–16 |
Patient out-of-pocket costsCreates the Task Force on High Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2016, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| SB 5001 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5010 2015–16 |
Health professional programThe amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year ending in June 30, 2016, from the state general fund. The amount of $4 million is appropriated to the Scholarship fund for the fiscal year... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5026 2015–16 |
Reproductive health careEstablishes the employee reproductive choice act. Declares an intent to clarify that, in this state, barrier-free access to birth control remains a fundamental right and that discriminating against women through limitations on... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5028 2015–16 |
Assisted living facilitiesAuthorizes assisted living facilities with a designation from the Department of Social and Health Services to provide continuing nursing services to residents who need the frequent presence and evaluation of a registered nurse. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5033 2015–16 |
Sexually violent predatorsIn each annual report completed by DSHS, the evaluator must indicate whether the committed person participated in the interview and examination. On request of the committed person, DSHS must audio record the annual review... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5049 2015–16 |
Surgical technologistsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5050 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaThe responsible bidder criteria for public works projects and for the public procurement of goods and services are modified. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5065 2015–16 |
Homeless studentsHomeless student education liaisons are added to the basic education prototypical school funding formula as a new staff category. It is funded at .233 liaisons per 1000 students. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5087 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyAddresses oil transportation safety. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5095 2015–16 |
State gen oblig bonds, acctsAuthorizes the state finance committee to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the omnibus capital and operating appropriations acts for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5096 2015–16 |
Capital sup budget 2015Supplemental Capital Budget appropriation adjustments and alternative financing authorizations are made for the 2013-15 biennium. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5097 2015–16 |
Capital budget 2015, 2015-17The Omnibus 2015-17 Capital Budget authorizes new capital projects for state agencies and institutions of higher education for the 2015-17 fiscal biennium. For additional information, see the Capital Budget Summary published... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5116 2015–16 |
Bistate megaproject/OFM roleDefines "bistate megaproject" as a highway construction project valued at five hundred million dollars or more that extends across the border between this state and another state. Requires the office of financial management to... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5118 2015–16 |
Trans proj/bistate wrk groupDefines "bistate megaproject" as a highway construction project valued at five hundred million dollars or more that extends across the border between this state and another state. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5123 2015–16 |
Tenant screening reportsIf a comprehensive screening report regarding the prospective tenant was prepared within 30 days of the rental application date and is provided to the prospective landlord by the consumer reporting agency, the landlord may not... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5124 2015–16 |
Electronic smoking devicesA vapor product is not limited to a tobacco-derived product containing nicotine, but includes any noncombustible product that employs a mechanical heating element, battery, or circuit, to heat a liquid for the purposes of... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5128 2015–16 |
High-capacity trans serviceAuthorizes a regional transit authority to impose a regular property tax levy. The tax must be used for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation service. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5132 2015–16 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Requires the joint select committee on health care oversight to contract for an actuarial analysis of the funding... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5138 2015–16 |
Notice and review processesRequires initiators of city incorporation proceedings and boundary change proposals to submit notice of the proposed actions to the Office of Financial Management (OFM). | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5140 2015–16 |
Motor voter preregistrationA person who is at least 16 years of age and who meets all other voter registration requirements is authorized to preregister to vote before being issued an original driver's license, identification card, or license renewal.... | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5142 2015–16 |
Health benefit exchangeProhibits the Washington Healthplanfinder from aggregating premiums in the individual market. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 5149 2015–16 |
Certificates of need appealsNo person, including but not limited to a health care facility or health maintenance organization, has the right to an adjudicative proceeding under the Administrative Procedure Act to contest DOH's granting of a certificate... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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