Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5439 1999–00 |
False claims against govrnmnC Allows the state government or a person on behalf of the government to pursue a civil action against a defendant who has knowingly submitted a false claim to the government. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5465 1999–00 |
Family planning servicesThe Department of Social and Health services may, upon approval from the Federal Health Care Financing Administration, implement a waiver to provide family planing services for persons with family incomes at or below 200... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5512 1999–00 |
Contraceptive insur coverage$ Prohibits health plans that provide out-patient care drug coverage from imposing additional restrictions on prescription contraceptive drugs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5554 1999–00 |
Comm/tech college brd dutiesAn additional power is granted to the boards of trustees for community and technical colleges: the authorization to make rules pertaining to the possession and use of weapons by students and visitors on property owned,... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5563 1999–00 |
County law library fundingC Authorizes an additional surcharge on civil filing fees in order to fund county law libraries. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5569 1999–00 |
Strike or lockout/unemplymntIndividuals are not disqualified from unemployment benefits for certain strikes resulting from the unfair labor practices of employers. Following the filing of a complaint, the regional director of the National Labor Relations... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5779 1999–00 |
Evening retail establishmnts$ The definition of late night retail establishments, which are required to protect against workplace violence, is expanded to cover businesses open between 8 pm and 7 am. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6141 1999–00 |
Domestic violence reportingDSHS screens applicants and recipients of TANF for domestic violence and provides universal notification regarding supportive services, exemptions and deferrals. DSHS monitors compliance with screening and notification and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6193 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur trafficking prhbIt is unlawful to tend, feed, trap, take or kill a domestic dog or cat for the direct or indirect purpose of dealing in the fur or pelt or products that include the fur or pelt of a domestic dog or cat. The first conviction is... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6204 1999–00 |
Victims of violence leaveA victim of domestic violence, harassment, a sex offense, or a violent offense is entitled to take unpaid family leave or use accrued personal, sick, or vacation leave: - to receive medical treatment; - to prepare for and... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6265 1999–00 |
Cell phone usage/accidentsThe reporting officer must indicate on the accident report form, in the section provided for narrative comments, whether or not either driver was using a mobile telephone while operating either vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6282 1999–00 |
Accidents/driver dutiesIf an accident causing injury or death occurs in a roadway construction zone and the involved vehicle operator fails to stop at the scene of the accident to provide the required information and render reasonable assistance,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6337 1999–00 |
Criminal investigations unitThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections (DOC) may appoint special deputies and grant commissions for limited authority Washington peace officers. Special deputies, as an incidental part of their regular DOC employment,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6350 1999–00 |
Occupational diseasesWhen a worker notifies an employer of an unsafe or unhealthy condition, practice, or other hazard and subsequently claims an occupational disease resulted from that condition, practice, or other hazard between the time of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6359 1999–00 |
Protection order informationThe provision that any other relevant and necessary information must be entered in the database is eliminated. The information entered is limited to the names of the parties, the cause number for every potentially competing... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6397 1999–00 |
Partial confinementThe Governor must personally testify before a committee that is hearing a Governor request bill. At least one day and up to two days of partial confinement may be substituted for one day of total confinement. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6421 1999–00 |
Domestic violence review pnlSubject to the availability of funds, the Department of Social and Health Services must contract with an entity with expertise in DV policy and education to coordinate review of DV fatalities. The coordinating entity is... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6486 1999–00 |
Contempt of courtThe court may impose, for contempt of court, in addition to a fine or confinement, community restitution or any combination of these three sanctions. Community restitution or a combination of sanctions may only be imposed if... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6494 1999–00 |
Small claims courtThe jurisdictional amount in small claims court is increased from $2,500 to $4,000. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6495 1999–00 |
Primary datePrimary date : Nominating primaries for November general elections are moved to an earlier date. Primaries in Washington State are held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6520 1999–00 |
Land use permit applicationsApplications for building permits and divisions of land are no longer considered based on the permit or zoning ordinances in effect at the time of the application. Instead, an application is considered based on permit or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6542 1999–00 |
Health & environmental lawsAny individual, corporation, entity or governmental agency may commence a civil action against any person who is alleged to have violated an environmental or public heath standard or requirement, or to enforce a governmental... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6785 1999–00 |
DUI/ignition interlockAn applicant for an occupational driver = s license whose license has been suspended or revoked due to a conviction of DUI, an arrest for DUI where the alcohol concentration involved was .08 or higher, or an arrest where the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |