Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5118 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle theftThe penalties for taking a motor vehicle without permission are increased to a class B felony with a maximum sentence of 10 years. The seriousness level is raised to a level "II" for a standard range of 0-90 days for a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5126 1999–00 |
Boarding home residnt protctDirects the department of social and health services to develop a policy for assessing sexual aggressiveness and vulnerability of persons who are placed in state-operated or state-funded boarding homes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5130 1999–00 |
Discrimination law expansionThe definition of A employer @ includes any person acting in the interest of an employer, directly or indirectly, who employs one or more persons. It does not include any religious corporation, association, educational... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5131 1999–00 |
Day care liability insuranceLicensed child day-care centers and family day-care providers are required to have day-care insurance as defined by the insurance statutes. Policy limits are a minimum of $100,000 per occurrence. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5135 1999–00 |
Domestic violence victim/advEstablishes a privilege for communications between a victim of domestic violence and victims' advocates. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5235 1999–00 |
Sex offender exam & treatmntWhen DOC orders a sex offender to participate in examinations and treatment as a condition of community placement or community custody, the examinations and treatment must be conducted by a provider certified by the Department... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5246 1999–00 |
Vehicle dealer bondIncreases the amount of bond required for motor vehicle dealers from fifteen to forty-five thousand dollars. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5247 1999–00 |
Affordable housingThe Housing Finance Commission (HFC) is authorized to auction up to $10,000,000 worth of business and occupation or utility tax credits per biennium. Purchasers of the credits may use them to pay either business and occupation... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5249 1999–00 |
Sex offendr/kidnappr residncProhibits a sex offender or kidnapping offender from moving to within a one-mile radius of the victim's residence. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5251 1999–00 |
State criminal jurisdictionPertains to a person who commits an act in the airspace over the state aboard an aircraft that subsequently lands or docks within the state which, if committed within the state, would be a crime. Provides that a crime... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5269 1999–00 |
Prevailing wageProvides that, for off-site work, "locality" shall be the physical place or places where the construction called for in the contract will remain when work on it has been completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5287 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5294 1999–00 |
Firearms storageReckless endangerment is amended to include leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access and the child obtains possession of the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5296 1999–00 |
Juvenile violence deterrenceThe Legislature finds that research has shown that interventions designed to deter juvenile violence and delinquency are cost effective and compare favorably to the cost of detention. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5324 1999–00 |
Actions against legislatorsProvides that, in any action against any past or present state legislator arising from an act or omission made in the exercise of legislative power, the court having jurisdiction shall find that the action, counterclaim,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5326 1999–00 |
Corrections' canine trainingDOC may provide canine training for its own internal needs. It may not train dogs for sale to any other correctional or law enforcement agency in Washington or any other state. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5337 1999–00 |
Employment discriminationA task force is created to study and make recommendations regarding numerous issues pertinent to employment discrimination. The task force is composed of 10 members, two each from the Senate and House of Representatives, three... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5356 1999–00 |
Sex offender chemical treatmRequires that, if the offense is not one for which the conviction results in the offender's being a persistent offender, the court shall, at the time of sentencing, impose as a condition of release such treatment, including... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5369 1999–00 |
Commercial district revitalzVarious tax incentives are available to assist in downtown and neighborhood commercial districts revitalization. Business and Occupation Tax Credit : A business and occupation tax credit is provided for contributions that are... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5372 1999–00 |
Mobile home landlord-tenantThe provision of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act that allows a landlord to charge for guests that remain for longer than 15 days is deleted. In its place is a provision allowing increased utility charges that are... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5394 1999–00 |
State employee salariesProvides that, effective July 1, 1999, the legislature shall fund annual salary increases of two and one-half percent to those employees identified in the comprehensive salary and fringe benefits survey and the trend salary... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5395 1999–00 |
Court filing feesRevises court filing fees for tax warrants and recovery of state agency overpayments. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5396 1999–00 |
Forensic investigatns counclAuthorizes the expenditure of up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars per biennium from the death investigations account established by RCW 43.79.445 for the purpose of assisting local jurisdictions in the investigation of... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5397 1999–00 |
Motorcycle endorsementsA motorcycle endorsement authorizes the holder to operate any size motorcycle. Those motorcyclists holding a motorcycle learner = s permit are allowed to drive on a controlled, limited access facility, and without visual supervision. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5398 1999–00 |
Eating disorder health insurAll health insurance policies issued by carriers after December 31, 1999, are required to provide coverage for treatment of eating disorders. This coverage must be at least as favorable as the coverage made available for other... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |