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 6139 2013–14 |
Patient health care infoA provision applying DOH confidentiality rules to safeguard patient information is supplanted with a statutory directive to DOH and any other subsequent agency that receives CHARS data to maintain patient confidentiality.... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6172 2013–14 |
Unmanned aerial vehiclesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6227 2013–14 |
Distracted driving incidentsAny person operating a motor vehicle while holding a personal wireless communications device is guilty of a traffic infraction. This includes when a vehicle is temporarily stopped at a traffic light or stop sign but does not... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6298 2013–14 |
Breastfeeding-friendly WAThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6334 2013–14 |
Sales of growlers of wineDomestic wineries are permitted to sell wine and beer at retail. They are also permitted to sell wine of their own production and beer in kegs or growlers that comply with federal requirements for consumption on or off premises. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6420 2013–14 |
Vulnerable adultsThe definition of vulnerable adult is modified to include people who DSHS reasonably believes have a developmental disability. This may include someone who has a developmental disability but has not sought a determination from... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6454 2013–14 |
Public works proposalsProposals submitted in response to a competitive solicitation and related evaluation documents for projects using alternative public works contracting methods are exempt from public disclosure until either the public body... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6455 2013–14 |
Design-build contractsUpon selection of the finalists for a DB project, the public agency must issue a request for proposals to the finalists and provide certain information, including building performance goals and validation requirements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6178 2013–14 |
Medical and rec. marijuanaDOH must develop a Medical Marijuana Verification Program (Program) and issue verification cards to qualifying patients and their designated providers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6314 2013–14 |
DNA markers databaseDNA samples must be collected from all adults lawfully arrested for a ranked felony offense, excluding drug offenses, or for gross misdemeanor violations of a court order. The gross misdemeanor offenses are violations of... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6444 2013–14 |
Breakfast after the bellThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2014 |
| SB 6556 2013–14 |
Barriers to accessRequires the state institute for public policy to study the impacts of Initiative Measure No. 200 (codified as RCW 49.60.400 and 49.60.401) on minorities in higher education and public contracting. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| SB 5349 2013–14 |
Alt public works contractingExtends alternative contracting procedures to June 30, 2021. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5516 2013–14 |
Crim justice training commCreates the Criminal Justice Training Commission Firing Range Maintenance Account (Account) in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 5784 2013–14 |
Aerospace tech innovationAuthorizes the Governor to use funds from the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account for the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6546 2013–14 |
Capital budget/ed resourcesRestores resources to the capital budget beginning with the 2015-2017 biennium. Requires the state treasurer, after July 1, 2015, to transfer one hundred two million dollars from the general fund to the education construction... | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6548 2013–14 |
Government contractingEstablishes the taxpayer protection act. Requires state agencies to conduct a comprehensive impact statement before issuing a request for a proposal to contract out to purchase services from a private sector entity or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| SB 6543 2013–14 |
Liquor & marijuana licensesProhibits the issuance or renewal of a license to sell marijuana to a person convicted of unlawful use of an automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of a license or permit to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| SB 6132 2013–14 |
Senior property tax programsAllows medicare and medigap supplemental insurance premiums to be deducted from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6318 2013–14 |
Small business assistanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6520 2013–14 |
Early learning advisory cnclChanges the composition of the early learning advisory council. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6521 2013–14 |
Property assessment appealsTo offset processing costs, a county legislative authority may require that an appeal petition to a county board of equalization challenging valuation of commercial property be accompanied by a reasonable filing fee.... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| SB 6506 2013–14 |
Employees of state hospitalsAddresses collective bargaining and binding interest arbitration for employees working for Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| SB 6470 2013–14 |
Child abuse investigationsDSHS or a law enforcement agency investigating a CPS report must immediately photograph any suspicious physical injuries. The purpose of the photographs is to preserve evidence of the child's condition at the time of the investigation. | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| SB 6473 2013–14 |
Railroad crewsRequires a common carrier in the transportation of freight or passengers to operate all trains over its road with crews consisting of not less than two qualified crew members. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
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