Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2639 1997–98 |
First-time home buyer donatnAppropriation: None. Fiscal Note: Available. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2640 1997–98 |
DUI provisionsFinds that driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a serious threat to public safety and a major contributor to accidental deaths, injuries, and damage to property on the public highways, streets, and... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2649 1997–98 |
Low-income housing programsCities and counties are authorized to levy an additional local real estate excise tax (REET) in the amount of 0.037 percent of the selling price of the property. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2651 1997–98 |
Higher ed facility constrctnAuthorizes a tax exemption from the state share of labor and services on higher education facility construction. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2652 1997–98 |
Highway construction/tx exmpProvides a tax exemption for the state share of labor and services on state roads and high capacity transportation systems construction. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2654 1997–98 |
Work force training/tax credProvides tax credits for businesses making expenditures for work force training. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2655 1997–98 |
B & O tax credit increaseRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the business and occupation tax credit from thirty-five to fifty dollars multiplied by the number of months in the reporting period. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2674 1997–98 |
Local trans project tx shareDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of streets, roads, highways, and similar facilities by the local government which impact a... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2675 1997–98 |
Local capital facilities/txDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of infrastructure projects identified under the growth management act as necessary. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1394 1997–98 |
Execution witnessesThe number of media representatives is set at five. Additional media may be selected if more space is available after selection of the witnesses from all other categories. | John Blalock (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1566 1997–98 |
Accident reportsDrivers involved in an accident have four days to file an accident report with the WSP or local law enforcement. If a law enforcement officer investigates the scene of the accident and files a report, the driver may also file... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1612 1997–98 |
Highway design-build proceduLegislative intent to use a contracting procedure that facilitates the construction of transportation systems in a more timely manner is declared. DOT is directed to develop, by January 1, 1998, a process for awarding... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1932 1997–98 |
Foreign terrorismFor the purposes of crime victims = compensation, the definition of a criminal act is expanded to include an act of terrorism committed against a Washington State resident outside the United States. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2592 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingThe bill directs the Governor to negotiate a waiver of Title XIX rules with the federal government. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2593 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageRequires every policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage to provide coverage for maternity care, including hospital, surgical, or medical care under the same terms and conditions... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2437 1997–98 |
Bicycle helmetsProvides that, in order to provide an effective means of implementing a requirement for all bicyclists and their passengers to wear helmets, the legislature recognizes that programs of helmet awareness designed to promote use... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2438 1997–98 |
Bicycle racing on highwaysDirects the department of transportation to adopt rules for bicycle racing, after consultation with the Washington bicycle advisory committee, the Washington state patrol, and the Washington traffic safety commission. Provides... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2440 1997–98 |
Seniors/driver's lic renewalProvides that, upon reaching age sixty-nine, a person applying for renewal must demonstrate an ability to read and understand traffic signals as well as knowledge of the state traffic laws. Upon reaching age seventy-five, a... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2448 1997–98 |
Distressed rural area busnssProvides that a person shall be allowed a credit against the tax due under chapter 82.04 RCW as provided in this act. The credit shall equal the wages paid for each qualified employment position in the prior year. The amount... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2449 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the gross sales or the gross income received by a new small business located in an eligible area as defined in RCW 82.62.010. Provides a definition for a qualifying new small business. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2450 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW, the value of state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of newly hired... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2458 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt training fndsMakes appropriations of: (1) The sum of one million eighty-four thousand dollars from the general fund to the criminal justice training commission. These funds are provided solely for increasing the length of the basic law... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2473 1997–98 |
Malt liquor keg salesAuthorizes the sale of malt liquor in untapped kegs or other containers capable of holding four gallons or more of liquid for off-premises consumption. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |