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 6032 2013–14 |
DextromethorphanOver-the-counter products that contain dextromethorphan may not be sold to a person who is under the age of 18, and a person under the age of 18 may not purchase dextromethorphan products. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2014 |
| SB 6037 2013–14 |
Whistleblowers/elec industryA whistleblower is an employee who, in good faith, reports or opposes practices that may violate the Electricians and Electrical Installations statute, the rules adopted, or the employer's policies on safety, installation,... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2014 |
| SB 5009 2013–14 |
Termination of pregnancyRequires certain health plans, that provide coverage for maternity care or services, to provide a covered person with substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary termination of a pregnancy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5029 2013–14 |
Washington investment trustEstablishes the Washington Investment Trust | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5038 2013–14 |
Teacher eval program supportAdjusts principal staffing ratios in the prototypical school models to assure implementation of the new teacher evaluation system. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5073 2013–14 |
Genetically engineered foodsAs of July 1, 2015, food offered for retail sale is misbranded if it was produced with genetic engineering, as defined, and the food does not so state. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5076 2013–14 |
Residential home inspectionA home inspector's written report must include information describing those systems and components of homes that affect energy efficiency, consistent with the standards of practice developed by the Home Inspector Advisory... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5089 2013–14 |
Senior property tax programsWhen determining combined disposable income, the following are deductible as such: health care insurance premiums for health care coverage, including dental coverage, vision coverage, and copayments; durable medical equipment... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5096 2013–14 |
Ferry & flood c.z. districtsTransfers county ferry district and flood control zone district functions and taxing authorities to certain county legislative authorities. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5115 2013–14 |
Community mental health progRevises the definition of "community mental health service delivery system" for purposes of the community mental health services act. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5130 2013–14 |
Eosinophilia disordersBeginning January 1, 2016, or upon the earliest update of the state's benchmark plan, health insurance contracts must include coverage for the formulas necessary for the treatment of EGID. The specialized formulas must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5144 2013–14 |
Medical assistantsIn addition to the duties already delegated to medical assistant-certified individuals by a health care practitioner, clinical procedures can include arterial blood withdrawal. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5150 2013–14 |
Mental health system reformThe Legislature must convene a taskforce to examine reform of the mental health system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5151 2013–14 |
"Guilty & mentally ill" pleaWhen a defendant pleads NGRI, the defendant may be found guilty and mentally ill if: the judge or jury finds that the state proved the defendant guilty of the crime charged; the defendant failed to prove the insanity defense;... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5174 2013–14 |
Tax expendituresRequires the department of revenue, if a person claims a tax expenditure that does not produce a net benefit to the state each year, to declare the amount of the tax expenditure claimed for the previous calendar year to be... | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5175 2013–14 |
Sexual assault prot. ordersAppointment of a Guardian. If the court deems that the appointment of a guardian ad litem is necessary, the appointment must be at no cost to either party. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5179 2013–14 |
Military/resident tuitionThe definition of resident student is revised to include the following: a student who is on active military duty or a member of the National Guard who entered service as a Washington resident and who has maintained Washington... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5181 2013–14 |
Flame retardantsThe manufacture, distribution, and sale of residential upholstered furniture or children's products containing TRIS or any flame retardant identified as a chemical of high concern for children in amount greater than 50 parts... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5196 2013–14 |
Community residential prvdrsRequires benchmark rates, indirect client support/administrative rates, and other service rate components for providers of community residential services to persons with developmental disabilities to be adjusted by an... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5201 2013–14 |
Hazardous waste site cleanupThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5204 2013–14 |
Animal cruelty preventionModifies animal cruelty provisions relating to the crimes of animal cruelty in the first and second degree, animal fighting, and leaving and/or confining an animal in a motor vehicle or certain enclosed spaces. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5205 2013–14 |
Nurses surchargeDOH will continue to charge the additional amount of $5 to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses past the June 30, 2013, date for the purpose of supporting the central nursing resource center. The end date is repealed. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5223 2013–14 |
Child victims of traffickingRevises the definition of "abuse or neglect" by including victimizing children by involving them in trafficking, for purposes of chapter 26.44 RCW (abuse of children). | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5224 2013–14 |
WA health security trustCreates the Washington health security trust to provide coverage for a set of health services for all residents. Abolishes the state health care authority and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the Washington... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5228 2013–14 |
Local health conditionsRequires the department of health to: (1) Establish guidance for local health jurisdictions to consider while developing community health alert notification plans; and (2) Establish a temporary work group of public health... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
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