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 2456 1991–92 |
Library fine collectionRequires the notice by certified mail to the person assessed the fine, or to the parent or guardian if the person is under eighteen. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2478 1991–92 |
Regulatory ombudsman officeRequires that, upon the request of an applicant for a permit, a written description of the specific requirements for the permit must be provided by the issuing agency. Creates the office of regulatory ombudsman within the... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 1055 1991–92 |
Execution by lethal injectnProvides for alternative procedures for the death penalty if death by lethal injection is ruled invalid. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1067 1991–92 |
Nonproft org tax exemptionAuthorizes exemptions from retail sales tax and business and occupation taxes for meals served no more frequently than once a week. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1121 1991–92 |
Athlete agents regulationRequires a license to be an athlete agent. Provides the authority to regulate athlete agents to the director of licensing. Establishes the requirements to be granted a license. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1128 1991–92 |
High occupancy vehiclesA rebuttable presumption is established that the registered owner of a particular vehicle described is the person who was operating the vehicle at the time the HOV violation occurred. HOV violations are no longer moving... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1129 1991–92 |
State patrol retirement systAuthorizes patrol members to establish up to a maximum of ten years retirement service credit after meeting established criteria. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1164 1991–92 |
Teachers retirement creditRequires the employees to pay the usual contribution amounts to be credited for retirement benefits. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1168 1991–92 |
Indian fishing/huntng rightsProvides that special hunting or fishing privileges shall not be granted to tribal members outside the reservation unless federal law requires it. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1170 1991–92 |
Board of education powersRevises the powers and duties of the board of education. Repeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1197 1991–92 |
Secondary school securityMakes an appropriation of three million three hundred thousand dollars to the superintendent of public instruction to provide matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1202 1991–92 |
Firearms/state capitol bldgsFirearms are generally banned in certain buildings on the west state capitol campus. Buildings covered by the ban are: Legislative Building; John L. O'Brien Building; John A. Cherberg Building; Temple of Justice; General... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1227 1991–92 |
Prizes/promotional advertsngProhibits deceptive promotional advertising of prizes. Authorizes the award of damages for violation of the act. Provides that a violation of the act shall constitute a gross misdemeanor offense. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1233 1991–92 |
Treasurer-managed fundsRevises the fee system for treasurer-managed funds and accounts. Revises the disposition of earnings of investments of balances in state accounts. Repeals various provisions. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1251 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesApplicants for siting oil transmission lines under the state's energy facilities siting laws are required to pay the costs of a county, city, or town that are incurred in presenting information to the council and defending... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1252 1991–92 |
Aquaculture projects/EISProvides that an environmental impact statement shall be required before deciding on an aquaculture facility site. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1259 1991–92 |
Housing assistance programHouse Bill 1259 makes two primary changes: (1) The Housing Assistance Program is established, distinct from the Housing Trust Fund (Section 1). The Housing Assistance Program is identical in purpose to the activities... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1276 1991–92 |
School fire protection/saftyAll buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, that will be used for educational purposes through the 12th grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week, or four hours in any one day, shall be provided with an... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1294 1991–92 |
Personal injury insuranceMotor vehicle liability insurance policies shall provide personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for reasonable and necessary medical, hospital, funeral, income loss and household services payment expenses. Minimum benefit... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1350 1991–92 |
Hood Canal salmon managementPlaces special emphasis on conservation measures which will restore salmon resources in Hood Canal, with particular emphasis on chinook and coho salmon stocks. Requires all licensed commercial fishers to purchase a Hood Canal... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1359 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyRequires continued benefits to be accorded to public employees while on active duty in operation Desert Shield. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1366 1991–92 |
Terrorism/insurance liabiltyLife insurance policies, pure endowment contracts, group life insurance contracts and accidental death and dismemberment travel policies may not include acts of terrorism in the definition of war or any act of war as a basis... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1415 1991–92 |
Driver's license suspensionProhibits reissuance of the license unless the driver demonstrates sufficient ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1423 1991–92 |
Pilot examinationsProvides that an examination shall be scheduled for the Puget Sound pilotage district when there are three or less candidates from the previous exam waiting to become pilots in that district. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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