Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1620 2003–04 |
Comm & tech college facultyRequires community and technical colleges to award faculty salary increments based on local collective bargaining agreements. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1657 2003–04 |
Sport shooting rangesFinds that sport shooting ranges in this state offer valuable hunter and firearm safety training, legitimate and important forms of recreation to the general public, and provide the opportunity for many law enforcement... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1745 2003–04 |
Laying hensProvides that a practice that results in the death of a certain number of laying hens at any one time is not an accepted husbandry practice and not exempt from the cruelty to animals law. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1771 2003–04 |
Inmate wage deductionsRequires an additional 5 percent to be deducted from the paychecks of inmates that have been convicted of a sex offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1792 2003–04 |
County law library fundingAuthorizes an additional surcharge on civil filing fees in order to fund county law libraries. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1817 2003–04 |
Health care informationProhibits the alteration of medical records except to enhance their accuracy and requires that the patient be notified each time a change to a medical record is made. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1818 2003–04 |
Low-emissions vehiclesAuthorizes the department to open these lanes to use by single-occupant inherently low-emission vehicles at times or locations when the addition of these vehicles would not unduly contribute to congestion or impede the flow of... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1902 2003–04 |
CondominiumsRequires specific statements regarding implied warranties under the condominium act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1951 2003–04 |
Electrical workLimits the scope of electrical work subject to licensing, certification, permitting, and inspection requirements under chapter 19.28 RCW. Repeals provisions of chapter 19.28 RCW. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1968 2003–04 |
Body-gripping trapsExcludes common gopher and mole traps are from the definition of a body-gripping trap. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2015 2003–04 |
Small emplyr hlth insuranceVarious statutory requirements relating to health care coverage purchased by small employers are modified or eliminated. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2020 2003–04 |
CondominiumsLimits liability for condominium construction and certain management decisions. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2141 2003–04 |
Hate crimesApplies when the defendant committed the current offense because of the defendant's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2180 2003–04 |
Early retirementAllows members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 to retire during a window from September 1, 2003, and February 29, 2004, and elect to withdraw their employee contributions in a lump sum and receive a... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2204 2003–04 |
Economic dev project reviewDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reform the process of appeal and review of permit decisions made by state agencies for qualifying economic development projects, by establishing uniform, expedited, and consolidated... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2211 2003–04 |
Traffic schoolProvides that, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law: (1) A person who receives three or more traffic citations or notices of traffic infractions in a one-year period for other than stopping, standing, parking,... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2245 2003–04 |
Concealed pistol licenseProvides that any person who, as a member of the armed forces, including the national guard and armed forces reserves, is unable to renew his or her license under RCW 9.41.070(6) and (9) because of the person's assignment,... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2246 2003–04 |
Vessel fin responsibilityRevises provisions contained in ESB 5938. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1057 2003–04 |
Comm fishing violationsAmends the existing commercial fishing license suspension provisions by providing the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife with discretionary authority to suspend the license of an individual who is convicted of two... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1179 2003–04 |
Economic dev & int relationsChanges the name of the Legislative Committee on Economic Development to the Legislative Committee on Economic Development and International Relations. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| HB 1933 2003–04 |
Shoreline and growth mngmntEstablishes that the integration of the goals and policies of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) into the Growth Management Act (GMA) does not create an order of priority among the planning goals of the GMA. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2003 |
May 15, 2003 |
| HB 1002 2003–04 |
MercuryRequires labeling for fluorescent lamps that contain mercury. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 260, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1175 2003–04 |
Trafficking personsCreates the crime of trafficking in the first degree, a seriousness level XIV, class A felony. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1784 2003–04 |
Children's mental healthRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to implement recommendations to improve the coordination and delivery of mental health treatment... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |