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 5385 2013–14 |
DenturismRevises the definition of "practice of denturism" by including nonorthodontic removable oral devices and teeth whitening services. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5388 2013–14 |
Emergency transportationEnsures direct payment for emergency transportation services to reduce the financial loss to emergency medical care and transportation services. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5393 2013–14 |
Apprenticeship utilizationExtends apprenticeship utilization requirements to all work, construction, alterations, repairs, or improvements other than ordinary maintenance that is subsidized by the public. Requires the lessor or owner of a qualified... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5394 2013–14 |
Public wrks/resident workersRequires specifications for public works contracts to contain a provision requiring that at least seventy-five percent of the labor hours be performed by Washington residents. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5395 2013–14 |
Prevailing wagePrevailing wage requirements apply to all publicly subsidized work, construction, alterations, repairs, and improvements other than ordinary maintenance. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5397 2013–14 |
Community mental healthRequires the department of social and health services to: (1) Establish procedures for measuring client outcomes and delivery system attributes for the community mental health service delivery system; and (2) Propose an... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5413 2013–14 |
Metal theftFor the purposes of determining damages applicable to a charge of malicious mischief, physical damages include the cost to repair the damages. Theft of metal wire taken from a city is added as an element that may support... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5414 2013–14 |
Allopathic physiciansThe standards for an applicant for a license to practice medicine who graduated from a medical school located in the United States or Canada are applicable also to graduates of medical schools located in the United Kingdom,... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5415 2013–14 |
Hospital infection ratesThe list of HAIs that hospitals must report is modified. Hospitals must report central line associated bloodstream infections in all hospital inpatient areas instead of just for the intensive care unit; and surgical site... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5423 2013–14 |
Diabetes epidemicThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5428 2013–14 |
Cardiac arrest/high schoolsRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) In consultation with school districts and stakeholder groups, develop guidance for a medical emergency response and automated external defibrillator... | Nathan Schlicher (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5429 2013–14 |
Tax prefs/manufacturingThe current M&E exemption is replaced with a 20-year sales and use tax deferral. The deferral is available only when a net benefit to the state is demonstrated. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5433 2013–14 |
Dental professionalsAttempts to increase access to dental care and disease prevention by introducing an evidence-based mid-level dental provider that is geared towards oral health disparities in the state's communities with the greatest need.... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5443 2013–14 |
County assessors officesWhen an assessor is required to send any assessment, notice, or other information to persons by regular mail, the assessor may instead provide the information electronically, if the person entitled to receive the information... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5451 2013–14 |
Music education in schoolsRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction, subject to funds appropriated specifically for this purpose, to allocate grants for a music does matter program to support music education for young children. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5464 2013–14 |
Dental hygienists, assistntsAllows certain dental hygienists and dental assistants to apply topical anesthetic agents under the general supervision of a dentist. Allows certain dental hygienists to perform specified delegated acts on a homebound patient... | Annette Cleveland (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5468 2013–14 |
"Tourist" / lodging taxThe definition of tourist is amended. A tourist is defined as a person who travels for business or pleasure either: (1) on a trip away from their place of residence or business and stays overnight in paid accommodations; or... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5469 2013–14 |
Biological product prescripsAddresses prescriptions for biological products and interchangeable biosimilar products. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5473 2013–14 |
Voting rights act of 2013Establishes the Voting Rights Act (Act), which prohibits at-large and district-based elections from being imposed or applied in a manner that denies a protected class an equal opportunity to elect candidates of its choice; or... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5474 2013–14 |
State employee wellnessHCA is recognized as the agency responsible for employee health across all state agencies and higher education institutions, and identified as the ideal agency to build a broad strategy to support employee health and wellness... | Mark Mullet (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5478 2013–14 |
Mental health court/firearmsRequires a defendant, during his or her participation in mental health court, to agree to refrain from the possession of a firearm and surrender any concealed pistol license in the defendant's possession. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5479 2013–14 |
Safekeeping of firearmsA chief of police or a sheriff may receive and take into custody, for the purposes of temporary safekeeping, any firearm: of a person who voluntarily requests to surrender a firearm, if the person appears in person to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5481 2013–14 |
DSHS supported living prog.Develops standards and enforcement measures that promote the health, welfare, and safety of residents in the department of social and health services' supported living program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5482 2013–14 |
Affordable care actThe Exchange must monitor enrollment, by income and uninsured status, and share enrollment reports with HCA and the health committees of the Legislature. The first report must be complete by January 30, 2015 and published... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5485 2013–14 |
Firearms unauthorized accessEstablishes the crime of allowing unauthorized firearm access to a child. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
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