Karen Schmidt
Representative
· Republican
· District 23
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · House · R · LD 231997–98 · House · R · LD 231995–96 · House · R · LD 231993–94 · House · R · LD 231991–92 · House · R · LD 23
105
Bills as prime sponsor
36
of those became law
401
Bills co-sponsored
7,784
Recorded votes
3.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2909 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $25 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the implementation of the public-private initiatives program. Legislative | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2277 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationsAfter a certificated classroom teacher or certificated support staff receives a satisfactory evaluation for four years, districts are given broad discretion in what type of evaluation to use. Districts may use a "short... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2382 1993–94 |
GamblingThe sections of the gambling code defining "commercial stimulant" and providing the maximum fee for play at a card room are amended. An activity is operated as a commercial stimulant only when it is an activity operated in... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2197 1993–94 |
Victim/witness notificationThe Department of Corrections must retain, for a minimum of two years following an inmate's release, two types of documents: (1) a signed request by an individual to be included in the notification program; and (2) a receipt... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2198 1993–94 |
Jvnle sex offndr schl attndAfter release or parole, a juvenile sex offender may not attend a public elementary, middle or high school attended by his or her victim. Transportation and other costs related to the offender's change in schools must be paid... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1133 1993–94 |
Unlawful conversion of goodsClaims as well as judgments may be assigned by a merchant who has suffered the theft of goods or services. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1339 1993–94 |
Municipal court commissionrsA judge of a municipal court organized under Chapter 3.50 RCW may appoint one or more court commissioners. A commissioner holds office at the pleasure of the appointing judge. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1005 1993–94 |
Hghr ed inst bd stdnt membrsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1043 1993–94 |
Execution methodLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses after the effective date of this act. If, however, lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1045 1993–94 |
Working hours for minorsThe Department of Labor and Industries may not restrict the hours of work for minors aged 16 or 17 except as follows: During the school year, minors aged 16 or 17 may work no more than six hours on a school day preceding... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1112 1993–94 |
Health insurance cancellatnIndividual disability policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1994, may be canceled or not renewed without the permission of the Insurance Commissioner, only when the individual has not paid the premium or through... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1123 1993–94 |
Driving records abstractsFor the purpose of sentencing drivers who have violated the motor vehicle code, a judge may obtain a certified abstract of the defendant's driving record for only the most recent three year period immediately preceding the... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1137 1993–94 |
Drivers' license informationRequires the licenses to contain the social security number and race of the applicant. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1138 1993–94 |
Drivers' license informationRequires the licenses to contain the social security number of the applicant. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1230 1993–94 |
Housing affordability officeCreates the office of housing affordability and regulatory reform to coordinate matters relating to the need for, development, placement, and preservation of affordable housing. Specifies the duties of the office. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1272 1993–94 |
Vehicle tire requirementsAny axle manufactured after July 1, 1993, and carrying more than 10,000 pounds must be equipped with four tires. Effective January 1, 1997, any axle carrying more than 10,000 pounds must have four tires, regardless of date of... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1273 1993–94 |
Overweight truck permitsThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1274 1993–94 |
Scenic/recreational highwaysRevises the designation of scenic and recreational highways in RCW 47.39.020, 47.42.025, and 47.42.140. Encourages the obtaining of federal funds to enhance the scenic and recreational highway system. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1275 1993–94 |
Development site explorationSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity: does not interfere with the normal public use of the water; has no significant adverse environmental impact; does... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1276 1993–94 |
Public transportation policyThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state public transportation plan as part of an overall statewide transportation plan. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1277 1993–94 |
Transit development plansRequirements for the six-year transit development plans (TDPs) prepared by transit agencies are modified, and the format revised for reports submitted annually, beginning June 1, 1994. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1278 1993–94 |
Transit funding proceduresDirects the department to allocate to transit agencies the moneys appropriated from the central Puget Sound public transportation account to help achieve the goals identified in the public transportation policy plan. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1295 1993–94 |
RCW 41.26.281 recodificationThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1300 1993–94 |
DiscriminationThe phrase "sensory, mental, or physical handicap" is changed to "sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service dog by a disabled person." The same exclusions from the definition of a... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1365 1993–94 |
Employee privacy/nonwork hrsDoes not prohibit an employer to have in effect insurance policies which make distinctions for the type of coverage based upon the employees' consumption of lawful products. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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