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 6469 2009–10 |
Racial dispr. advisory commIn the event of a vacancy on the committee, the authority that originally appointed the member who has left must appoint his or her successor. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6492 2009–10 |
L & I subpoenas/electriciansThe Director or the Director's representatives are authorized to issue subpoenas to enforce the production and examination of any information needed to enforce the law surrounding electrical installations and electricians if... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6497 2009–10 |
Direct practices informationThe timeframe for direct practices reporting to the OIC is modified from October to July of each year; and, the commissioner may clarify in rule any additional information that may be required in the annual statements. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6500 2009–10 |
Use of restraintsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6507 2009–10 |
WA main street programTransfers the powers, duties, and functions of the department of commerce pertaining to the Washington main street program to the department of archaeology and historic preservation. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6524 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance ratesModifies certain provisions of the unemployment insurance system for delinquent employers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6525 2009–10 |
Unemployment insurance/RCW(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Corrects references to certain unemployment insurance statutes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6526 2009–10 |
Unemployment insuranceAn otherwise eligible individual cannot be denied benefits solely because the individual is seeking only part-time work if the Employment Security Department (ESD) determines that a majority of the weeks of work in the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6532 2009–10 |
Nonparticipating providersThe insurance definition of emergency services is modified to include covered health care services medically necessary to evaluate and treat an emergency provided in a hospital. Health carriers may continue to impose... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6541 2009–10 |
Voluntary retirement acctsThe Washington Voluntary Account Program (program) is created in DRS. The director of DRS (director) must design a plan to operate the program. The program has two tiers. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6547 2009–10 |
Energy cost savings & jobsCreates jobs in every corner of the state by issuing bonds, which will catalyze energy savings and repair work at public schools, state colleges and universities, and other public buildings. Authorizes the state finance... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6560 2009–10 |
Port district propertyProvides state tax incentives for port district business redevelopment zones. Expires January 1, 2025. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6563 2009–10 |
Immunization exemptionModifies the requirements for exempting a child from certain immunization requirements. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6574 2009–10 |
Underground economy activityL&I, ESD, and DOR, through their respective agency heads and agents, may apply for and obtain a superior court order authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6576 2009–10 |
Dues & fees B&O tx deductionLimits the business and occupation tax deduction for dues and fees to certain nonprofit organizations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6600 2009–10 |
Workforce training grantsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6603 2009–10 |
General aviation airportsCreates parallel regulatory provisions in both the Growth Management Act and the Planning Enabling Act requiring that comprehensive plans and development regulations ensure that land uses: (1) are compatible with the... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6607 2009–10 |
Individual health coverageAll individual health plan policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2011, must align the annual premium change and the annual deductible period. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6617 2009–10 |
Property tax paymentsAuthorizes the waiver of interest and penalties for delinquencies on the second half of property taxes due and payable by the county treasurer under certain circumstances. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6633 2009–10 |
Breast cancer license platesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6648 2009–10 |
Unfair lending & foreclosureCreates the Protect Washington Homeowners Act. Good Faith Review. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6662 2009–10 |
Home care aides curriculumRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to solicit proposals from community and technical colleges to adapt curriculum to create career tracks for incumbent home care aides. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6663 2009–10 |
Tanning facilitiesBeginning July 1, 2011, all tanning facilities in the state must annually obtain a permit to do business as a tanning facility from the local health department with jurisdiction over the location in which the tanning facility... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6665 2009–10 |
Initiative & ref. filing feeThe fee to file a petition for an initiative or a referendum is $250. If the measure is certified by the Secretary of State for the general election ballot, the sponsor must receive a refund of $200. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6671 2009–10 |
Freestanding emergency roomsThe Legislature recognizes that hospital networks are expanding emergency outpatient services into freestanding emergency rooms in some communities. Overdevelopment has the potential to undermine hospitals in the same service... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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