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 6399 2015–16 |
Massage transfer programsRequires the state board of massage to adopt rules to allow massage programs that are approved by the board to establish transfer programs that accept an individual's credits or clock hours from schools that have not been... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6407 2015–16 |
Recess time requirementRequires a public school district to provide a daily recess period of at least thirty minutes for students in grades kindergarten through five. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6418 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyEcology, by rule, must determine the amount necessary to establish financial responsibility by multiplying the reasonable anticipated per-barrel clean-up cost by the reasonable worst-case spill volume. Additional methods to... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6442 2015–16 |
Equal pay and opportunitiesEstablishes the equal pay opportunity act. Updates the existing state equal pay act to: (1) Address income disparities, employer discrimination, and retaliation practices; and (2) Reflect the equal status of workers in the state. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6447 2015–16 |
3rd party admins. & managersCreates a new chapter regarding third-party administrators. Repeals chapter 19.340 RCW (pharmacy benefit managers). | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6465 2015–16 |
Dev. disability address reg.The Washington State Patrol (WSP) must administer a program which allows a resident to register the resident's address and provide information to first responders about a person with a developmental disability residing at the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6467 2015–16 |
Pharmacists/contraception(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Allows the prescription and dispensing of contraceptive patches, contraceptive rings, and oral contraceptives by a pharmacist. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6471 2015–16 |
Rx drug pricing and costsEach manufacturer of a prescription drug that is available in Washington with a wholesale acquisition cost of $10,000 or more annually or over the course of treatment must file an annual report with the Health Care Authority... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6481 2015–16 |
Comm. & tech. college accessCreates the Washington promise program to help make the first two years of college affordable and accessible to the state's citizens by offering a tuition waiver for eligible students enrolled in associate degree or... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6482 2015–16 |
Mechanic/materialmen's liensThe amount of contractor surety bonds are increased to $24,000 for general contractors and $12,000 for specialty contractors. Lien Limited to Actual Costs. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6484 2015–16 |
Victims of sex crimesRequires the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, when funded, to create and operate a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system. Requires local law enforcement agencies, a sheriff and his or her deputies,... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6493 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... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6494 2015–16 |
Youth mental health services(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Creates the children's mental health work group to identify barriers to accessing mental health services for children and families and to advise the legislature on statewide mental health... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6496 2015–16 |
Conversion vending&med unitsThe exemption from standards for out-of-state conversion vendor and medical units is removed. The requirements for plan approval are modified for conversion vendor units. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6517 2015–16 |
Gender representationThe membership of each board and commission in which the Governor possesses appointment power and each board of trustees of a higher education institution must be at least one-third female and one-third male by January 1, 2022. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6520 2015–16 |
Occup. disease presumptionsExpands the list of cancers contracted by firefighters that are presumed to be occupationally related for industrial insurance purposes. Specifies that coverage for diseases presumed to be occupationally related should be... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6530 2015–16 |
Language of public noticesState agencies that are required to provide public notices advising or informing communities about public health, safety, and welfare risks must provide those notices in a foreign language if at least 5 percent of the city,... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6532 2015–16 |
Workplace bullyingProvides that it is an unfair practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6549 2015–16 |
Retired teachers/substitutesAuthorizes certain teachers in plan 2 or plan 3 of the teachers' retirement system who have retired under alternate early retirement provisions to be employed with an employer that has documented a shortage of certified... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6550 2015–16 |
Investigational med. productThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6555 2015–16 |
Personal needs allowanceThe PNA for Medicaid must be increased annually by the percentage cost-of-living adjustment for Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Social Security benefits as published by the Social Security Administration. The PNA must in no... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6561 2015–16 |
Sex crimes statute of limit.Allows the following offenses to be prosecuted at any time after their commission: (1) Rape in the first degree; (2) Rape of a child in the first degree; (3) Child molestation in the first degree; (4) Sexual misconduct with a... | Pramila Jayapal (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6562 2015–16 |
HPV immunization reportRequires the secretary of the department of health to report to the legislative health care committees on HPV vaccine utilization. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6563 2015–16 |
Female genital mutilationCreates the crime of female genital mutilation. Provides that conviction of female genital mutilation constitutes unprofessional conduct under the uniform disciplinary act. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| SB 6571 2015–16 |
Responsible bidder criteriaRequires a bidder, before award of a public works contract, to also meet the following responsibility criteria to be considered a responsible bidder and qualified to be awarded a public works project: Have attended training... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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