Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1833 2009–10 |
Renewable energy targetsRecognizes conservation efforts to meet load growth for purposes of existing state renewable energy targets. | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1982 2009–10 |
Shared parent responsibilityProvides a process for shared parental responsibility. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2015 2009–10 |
Publ schools antiharassmentDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), in consultation with others, to revise and update the model harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention policy and procedure. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2028 2009–10 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultModifies provisions relating to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2029 2009–10 |
Enhanced 911 serviceRemoves state and county enhanced 911 (E-911) excise tax provisions. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2032 2009–10 |
Community agriculture workerRequires the department of agriculture, subject to appropriation for this specific purpose, to administer the community agricultural worker safety grant program to be implemented by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit opportunities... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2051 2009–10 |
Heritage & arts prog fundingReinstates arts and heritage program funding in King County to the distributions established in 2008 legislation. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2081 2009–10 |
Shorelines/statewide signifProvides that the Olympia Isthmus be declared a shoreline of statewide significance through the shoreline management act to advance the public interest and to protect public investments. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2082 2009–10 |
State capitol campusCreates a state capitol campus height district in an area north of Capitol Lake in Olympia. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2097 2009–10 |
Rainwater collectionRegulates rainwater collection facilities. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2103 2009–10 |
Adult entertainment taxationDedicates revenue from a tax on the sale and use of adult entertainment materials and services to crime victims' compensation, with an emphasis towards providing services, support, or therapy to those children who are victims... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2104 2009–10 |
Prescribed power wheelchairsProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of power wheelchairs and the related accessories and services as prescribed by a person licensed under the laws of this state to prescribe such equipment. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2107 2009–10 |
Early learning home programsTransfers the administration of home visitation programs from the Council for Children and Families to the Department of Early Learning. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2123 2009–10 |
Newspapers & magazinesReduces the business and occupation tax rate for printing and publishing of newspapers, magazines, and periodicals from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent of gross income. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2168 2009–10 |
Licensing of midwivesRequires the secretary of the department of health, when setting fees for the licensure of midwives under chapter 18.50 RCW, to consider the number of midwives in the profession and the benefit costs of midwifery to the... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2175 2009–10 |
Vol firefighter lic platesDirects the Washington state firefighters' association, in cooperation with the department of licensing, to create and design a special license plate displaying the volunteer firefighter emblem that may be used in lieu of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2423 2009–10 |
Community renewal lawModifies provisions regarding the community renewal law. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2425 2009–10 |
Eminent domainProhibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2486 2009–10 |
DNA sample collection costsExpands the fee for collection of a biological sample used for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) identification to misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors that require collection of a biological sample for DNA identification. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2487 2009–10 |
Deferred prosecution costsIncreases the maximum costs for administering a deferred prosecution agreement from $150 to $250. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2497 2009–10 |
Victimizing homeless personsMakes it an aggravating circumstance if an offense was intentionally committed because the defendant perceived the victim to be homeless. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2504 2009–10 |
Renewable fuel contentFindings and Intent. The Legislature finds that in 2006 the state committed to establish a market for alternative fuels, and required state agencies to use an increasing percentage of biodiesel to operate state fleets. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2507 2009–10 |
Asbestos-related liabilitiesLimits a successor corporation's liability for asbestos-related claims to an amount equal to the fair market value of the predecessor corporation's total gross assets. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2655 2009–10 |
Higher education systemAuthorizes the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), institutions, and state and local governments to identify changes in institutional mission or need for major expansion. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2690 2009–10 |
Voluntary intoxicationPrevents a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a charged crime. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |