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 6070 2011–12 |
Recording deeds of trustA stakeholder group comprised of homeowner advocates, lenders and their servicers, representatives of county governments, and representatives of electronic registry systems are to convene to discuss the issue of recording... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6072 2011–12 |
Protection of public policyA cause of action, separate from the common law tort of wrongful discharge, is created to protect employees or independent contractors from materially adverse actions in retaliation for conduct that promotes local, state, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6078 2011–12 |
Natural resources managementRequires the state's natural resources agencies to cooperatively identify, analyze, and implement measures to maximize administration efficiency and share resources. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6088 2011–12 |
Tax preferencesRequires legislation enacted after July 1, 2012, that authorizes a new tax preference or the expansion or extension of an existing tax preference to contain a statement of legislative intent. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6089 2011–12 |
Telephone campaign adsAll telephone political advertising of 500 or more, identical or substantially similar, calls in the 12 month period prior to the election, whether relating to candidates or ballot propositions, must include the sponsor's... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6096 2011–12 |
Pharmacy benefits managersThe business practices of pharmacy benefit managers are added to businesses regulated under Title 19 RCW. Pharmacy benefits management means the procurement of prescription drugs at a negotiated rate for dispensing to... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6104 2011–12 |
Massage businessesIn order to ascertain violations of the Massage Practice Act (MPA) or the Uniform Disciplinary Act for health professions, the Secretary of Health may inspect the premises of any massage business establishment during business... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6107 2011–12 |
Medicaid managed careThe Health Care Authority contracts for Medical Assistance (commonly referred to as Medicaid) managed care services must include a requirement that any patient with five or more prescriptions be placed in an automatic review... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6115 2011–12 |
Health care workforceRequirements for the Task Force are placed in statute. The Task Force is to maintain a state strategic plan to ensure an adequate supply of health care personnel and to safeguard the ability of the health care delivery system... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6119 2011–12 |
Career pathways actThe goal of increasing the percentage of Washington households living in the middle-income bracket is adopted. Increasing the number of secondary and postsecondary program graduates in the state, especially in fields with high... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6120 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products containing TRIS in amounts greater than 100 parts per million in any component beginning July 1, 2013. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6126 2011–12 |
Dental practitionersTwo new professions are created: dental practitioners and dental hygiene practitioners. To qualify for licensure by the DQAC, dental practitioners must: posses a high school education, complete a dental health aide therapist... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6127 2011–12 |
Voter registr. time periodAny person not registered to vote may participate in an election if the person submits an online application no later than eight days before the day of the election, or registers in person at the county auditor's office, or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6145 2011–12 |
Paint stewardshipNo architectural paint may be sold in Washington unless the producer or stewardship organization is implementing an approved paint stewardship program (Program) plan (Plan.) By April 1, 2014, the producer or organization must... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6148 2011–12 |
Rechargeable batteriesWithin 180 days of the effective date, manufacturers that sell easily removable, rechargeable batteries weighing 11 pounds or less, in Washington, must have their own program or participate in a qualified program for... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6166 2011–12 |
Tobacco usage progs/cig taxThe tax on cigarettes and little cigars is increased by $1.00 per pack or $.05 per cigarette or little cigar. The tax on moist snuff is increased by $0.835 per 1.2 oz. package. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6173 2011–12 |
Nondepository institutionsExemptions. RISA exemption in CLA is amended to exclude the selling of prepaid access devices. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6174 2011–12 |
School employees/medicationsAllows certain public and private school employees to administer topical medication, eye drops, and ear drops to students. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6178 2011–12 |
Affordable care actInsurance market standards are established for health insurance carriers to sell individual and small group products in the Exchange and outside the Exchange. Insurance carriers may not offer any individual or small group... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6181 2011–12 |
Insurers & insurnce productsThe state insurance statutes are further modified as follows to come into conformity with the ACA insurance provisions: Preexisting Condition Exclusions for Health Insurance and Portability. Persons under the age 19 are exempt... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6185 2011–12 |
Termination of pregnancyHealth insurance plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section that provide coverage for maternity care or services, must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6197 2011–12 |
Pharmacists/legend drug actAllows licensed pharmacists to prescribe legend drugs under the practice of pharmacy when authorized by the Board of Pharmacy. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6211 2011–12 |
Hazardous waste site cleanupCreates the Brownfield Redevelopment Trust Fund Account in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6212 2011–12 |
Controlled substancesInformation concerning an original prescription for a controlled substance included in Schedules II through V or information concerning a prescription refill for a controlled substance included in Schedules III through V may... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6213 2011–12 |
Domestic partnership recordsIf notified by an address confidentiality program participant, the secretary will not make available for inspection or copying the name and address of such a participant contained in the state-registered domestic partnership... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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