Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2050 1995–96 |
Malt liquor sale in kegsAuthorizes the sale of malt liquor in untapped kegs by class H licensees. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2077 1995–96 |
Weapons in court buildingsExpands the authority of local governments to prohibit weapons in buildings used for court proceedings. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2079 1995–96 |
Rape of a childRevises RCW 9.94A.310 to provide an additional twenty-four months to a sentence for rape of a child if the victim becomes pregnant as a result of the rape. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2094 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationDirects the superintendent of public instruction to annually prepare, publish, and distribute the handbook. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2098 1995–96 |
Terrorist actsRequires the death penalty for a person convicted of a terrorist act resulting in the death of an innocent person. Requires expedited sentence reviews, appeals, or collateral attacks arising from a conviction of a terrorist act. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2104 1995–96 |
Materials harmful to minorsProhibits the display of any matter or live performance that is harmful to minors for the purpose of sexual contact or gratification of the perpetrator or a third party. Makes a violation a class B felony offense. Repeals... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2105 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryAuthorizes the secretary of state to propose an alternate date for the state presidential primary. Establishes procedures for the approval of the date and for the conduct of the primary. Prescribes procedures for the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2139 1995–96 |
911 communications fundingImplements the recommendations contained in the report to the legislature dated July 1, 1995, entitled "Enhanced 911 Excise Taxes" to insure long-term funding of the enhanced 911 emergency telephone systems. Grants immunity... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2166 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeDeclares that consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under the act. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2185 1995–96 |
Sentencing guidelines commsnIncreases the membership of the commission from sixteen to seventeen to add the proposed new member. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2189 1995–96 |
Health care consumer choiceProvides that, after January 1, 1997, health plan enrollees may choose a health care provider without referral from another provider or from a carrier employee or contract administrator. Declares that enrollee point-of-service... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2193 1995–96 |
PERS I separationRevises RCW 41.40.150 relating to public employees' retirement system plan I members who separate from service without withdrawing their contributions from the retirement system. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2257 1995–96 |
Juvenile justiceRevises provisions relating to the participation of parents or guardians at juvenile court hearings. Authorizes pilot projects to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1440 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionsThe property tax exemption for nonprofit blood banks is extended to include nonprofit tissue banks. The property tax exemption is also extended from property owned by nonprofit blood banks to property leased by nonprofit blood... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 2110 1995–96 |
Juvenile detentn faciltes/txA county with a population of less than one million may impose an additional sales and use tax of 0.1 percent if approved by the voters for the purpose of providing funds for costs associated with financing, design,... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1014 1995–96 |
Commun,trade & econ dev deptVarious obsolete references in the Revised Code of Washington are removed or corrected. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1248 1995–96 |
Race track tax deferralsA retail sales and use tax deferral is created for "a new thoroughbred race track facility." The tax deferral applies to all materials, equipment, and labor used to construct or equip the facility. The retail sales and use... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1611 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingNonprofit health or social welfare organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes on items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis. The exemption expires July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1995 |
May 13, 1995 |
| HB 1117 1995–96 |
Crimes at penal facilitiesFelony crimes that apply to offenders confined in state penal institutions are extended to apply to inmates confined in local jails. These crimes include prison riot, holding a hostage, preventing an officer from performing... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1140 1995–96 |
Criminal history/sentencingOffenses may not wash out if the defendant commits any gross misdemeanor or felony crime that results in a conviction during the period specified. A federal felony that does not have a clearly comparable Washington offense, or... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1401 1995–96 |
Juvenile record/disclosureThe appropriate approved private school or public school district must be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1547 1995–96 |
Longshore/harbor workrs compThe temporary Washington State United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is extended to July 1, 1997. The advisory committee is to report annually to the Legislature regarding the plan. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1756 1995–96 |
Dependent childrenA relative or a foster parent caring for a child may attend any hearing or proceeding pertaining to the child, unless the court states the reasons on the record for disallowing attendance. Relatives may attend whether or not... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |