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 2074 1991–92 |
Sewage disposal systemsDirects the state board of health to adopt rules governing the certification and licensing of persons other than engineers authorized to design or install on-site sewage disposal systems. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2121 1991–92 |
Gambling/lottery activitiesRevises provisions designating permitted fundraising events involving games of chance. Prohibits the use of electronic or mechanical devices or video terminals which allow for individual play against such devices or terminals.... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2133 1991–92 |
Small business financingEncourages the creation of more venture capital funds to assist new and expanding small businesses. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2136 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyDirects a regulating agency to furnish an applicant for a permit or license with a written statement of all applicable regulations to be complied with to obtain the license or permit. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2166 1991–92 |
Property valuationProvides a procedure for determining values of property for tax assessment purposes. Authorizes taxpayers to request reassessment of the property. Provides for reimbursement of taxing districts for lost revenue from the state... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2167 1991–92 |
Election integrity actEstablishes a procedure for immediate ballot counts following the closure of the polls. | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2185 1991–92 |
State employment growth capPlaces the limit on the number of state employees for the 1991-1993 biennium at eighty-one thousand five hundred thirty. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2190 1991–92 |
Masters' degrees/time extendThe effective date of the requirement that teachers obtain a master's degree to be eligible for a continuing teaching certificate is postponed from August 31, 1992, until August 31, 1995. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2227 1991–92 |
Homes for aging tax exemptnAmends the definition of an "eligible resident" for RCW 84.36.041. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2273 1991–92 |
State Patrol retirement sysRevises effective dates for initial membership in the retirement system, and for the irrevocable election to transfer prior service to the system. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1907 1991–92 |
Local gov self-insuranceThe current statute governing local government self-insurance programs is repealed. The new act constitutes the sole authority for local governmental entities to self-insure property and liability risks and employee health and... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1427 1991–92 |
Capital budgetAppropriations from the state building construction account and other special funds and accounts are made for the capital facilities of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993.... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2231 1991–92 |
Fire sprinkler contractorsThe surety bond requirement in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor licensing bill is repealed and replaced. A contractor licensed under this chapter is required to file a surety bond of $10,000 or $6,000 depending... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1489 1991–92 |
Common carrier privacySection 9.73.070 of the Washington Privacy Act is amended to provide that Chapter 9.73 does not apply to any common carrier automatic number, caller, or location identification service, including an enhanced 911 emergency... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1821 1991–92 |
Fire protection sprinklr sysA person is guilty of a class C felony if he or she willfully and maliciously constructs, installs, or maintains a fire sprinkler system and knows that the system is inoperable. A person is also guilty of a class C felony if... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2140 1991–92 |
Transportation agencies planThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is required to develop budget instructions which include directions to transportation agencies for submittal of their six-year programs and financial plans. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1428 1991–92 |
Budget request requirementsThe Budget and Accounting Act is amended to require the Governor's capital budget request to include a capital plan which shows proposed capital spending for ten years. This requirement is in addition to the current six-year... | Richard Neher (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1024 1991–92 |
LEOFF/drivng record abstractAll information pertaining to law enforcement officers or fire fighters or State Patrol officers while driving official vehicles in the performance of occupational duty shall be excluded from abstracts provided to insurance companies. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1971 1991–92 |
Alien insurers regulationAlien insurers may use the state of Washington as a state of entry for purposes of doing business in the United States by making and maintaining a deposit of assets in a trust account within Washington in accordance with... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1525 1991–92 |
Educ employees travel expensIn order to obtain the lower state preferred travel rates, ESDs and school districts are allowed to charge travel expenses incurred by employees and board members during official travel to the Superintendent of Public... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1558 1991–92 |
State patrol compens surveyThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) commissioned officers' salary survey is broadened to reflect total compensation, as opposed to base pay. The survey is also broadened to include entry-level officer candidates. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1274 1991–92 |
Street utilitiesTechnical changes are made to clarify that revenues generated by a street utility are eligible to be pledged for bonds. Technical changes are made to ensure compliance with constitutional doctrine. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
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