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 5201 2009–10 |
Spec ed prog medical billingThe statutes that established a Medicaid billing program through OSPI for medical services provided through special education programs are repealed. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5202 2009–10 |
Children's health coverageRevises the implementation date, benefit design, and obligations of participating managed health care systems for nonsubsidized state health coverage for children. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5226 2009–10 |
Long-term care residentsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5235 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesNumerous changes are made to the provisions of the Act in the bases for a claim, the warranty period, the application of the Act to motorcycles, circumstances related to modifications of a vehicle by a dealer, the arbitration... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5236 2009–10 |
Organ transplantsDeclares an intent to reduce organ transplant benefit waiting periods for covered persons who have had prior continuous coverage and have changed health carriers or health benefit plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5257 2009–10 |
Employer contribution ratesReferences in the successor employer statutes are corrected. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5258 2009–10 |
Good cause for late filingESD must waive the delinquent tax rate when unpaid contributions, interest, and penalties are less than $100 or less than one-half of 1 percent of the employer's total taxes reported for the year. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5259 2009–10 |
Com & tech college employeesA community or technical college's board of trustees may provide additional compensation to academic employees which exceeds that provided by the Legislature. The language specifying that provisions pertaining to salary... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5282 2009–10 |
Bisphenol AThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5283 2009–10 |
Nonfunctioning wirelessThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5347 2009–10 |
Hospital charity careRevises hospital charity care provisions. Requires each hospital to provide notice to patients of its charity care policies. Requires the department of health to develop model language that hospitals must use to satisfy the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5370 2009–10 |
Electronic records approvalAllows the electronic approval of certain documents related to deceased persons. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5373 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesA state entitlement is created to services under the ITEIP for all eligible infants with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Monies provided to the counties to contract for ITEIP services can no longer be... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5403 2009–10 |
Malt beverage distr & prodRequires successor distributors of malt beverages to compensate distributors whose rights to distribute a brand have been terminated, cancelled, or not renewed. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5406 2009–10 |
Standrd health questionnaireExempts individuals who are eligible to purchase Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage or who drop COBRA continuation coverage from taking the Standard Health Questionnaire when they... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5412 2009–10 |
Saltwater algae controlCreates a new appropriated Saltwater Algae Control Account to receive funds from the annual boat registration fee. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5429 2009–10 |
Solar electric powerExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5448 2009–10 |
Local public works fundCounties may establish local public works assistance funds (the fund) to fund public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5455 2009–10 |
Dental hygieneExpands the duties of dental hygienists. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5484 2009–10 |
Developmental screeningDSHS must select developmental screening tools consistent with nationally-accepted pediatric guidelines, develop a recommended schedule for administering the developmental screens, and reimburse pediatricians and family... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5489 2009–10 |
Retiremnt sys plan 2 membersModifies provisions relevant to participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5490 2009–10 |
Post-retirement employmentRevises eligibility requirements for postretirement employment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5497 2009–10 |
TelemedicineHome health care services delivered through telemedicine are covered by and reimbursed under the state's medicaid payment program. The Department of Social and Health Services is directed to establish reimbursement rates for... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5500 2009–10 |
Methicillin-resistant staphA hospital MRSA risk assessment and surveillance program is established. Hospitals will screen patients upon admission and discharge from intensive care units for a three-month period each year. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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