Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1083 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1084 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe death benefits provisions are changed to allow a surviving spouse or eligible children of a LEOFF member who dies with either 10 years of service, or retirement eligibility, to receive a 150 percent refund on accumulated... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1109 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsAll inmates are required to pay a co-payment of no less than $3 each time they receive health care they have initiated. Co-payments are not required for emergency treatments, visits initiated by health care staff, or for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1111 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsUntil June 1, 1998, the WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such time as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide inter-LATA service. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1124 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancement accountProceeds from the sale of surplus salmon eggs and carcasses are deposited into a newly created salmon enhancement account instead of the state general fund. Money from the account can only be used for enhancement projects by... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1141 1995–96 |
Juvenile crimesDeclares goals of emphasizing juvenile and parental accountability and encouraging early and effective intervention in the lives of juveniles at risk to become runaways, truants, or criminal offenders. Provides for the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1145 1995–96 |
Early retirement benefitsProhibits state agencies from engaging through personal service contracts persons who take early retirement from service. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1146 1995–96 |
Lottery benefits/school consRevises RCW 67.70.040 and 67.70.240 to eliminate the deposit of lottery funds into the general fund and the housing trust fund, and direct the deposit into the common school construction fund. Declares the deposit of proceeds... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1153 1995–96 |
911 compatibilityBy January 1, 1997, or one year after enhanced 911 service becomes available or a private switch automatic location identification service is available from the local exchange company, whichever is later, owners of a private... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1164 1995–96 |
Justifiable homicideDeclares the fact that the respondent suffered a continuing pattern of physical or sexual abuse is a mitigating factor to a charge of homicide. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1181 1995–96 |
Higher ed sales & use tax exProvides sales and use tax exemption for purchases by public institutions of higher education. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1201 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses exemptionsExempts residents seventy years of age or older from the requirement for recreational fishing licenses. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1227 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife seizure/forfThe net proceeds from the sale of property seized for violation of statutes under the jurisdiction of the former Department of Fisheries is deposited in the state general fund. Net proceeds are the moneys remaining after first... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1234 1995–96 |
Oil spill risk reductionAuthorizes an owner or operator of a covered vessel to petition for a waiver from a specific provision of chapter 88.46 RCW, if the owner or operator has implemented a practice that meets or exceeds the statutory requirements,... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1239 1995–96 |
Efficiency & enterprise fndsProvides incentives to public employees to spend public funds in the most efficient and effective manner. Encourages agencies to identify savings and entrepreneurial opportunities and then use the resulting savings and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1240 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationLimits property tax valuation increases to ten percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval by a vote of the people at the next general election. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1242 1995–96 |
Publ assistnc recipnt servicProvides for transitional services for long-term aid recipients. Offers participants who have not completed a high school degree or its equivalent a choice between participating in a secondary education component or a job... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1245 1995–96 |
Business assistnc centr termThe termination date of the Business Assistance Center, within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, is delayed from June 30, 1995, to June 30, 1999. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1255 1995–96 |
Juvenile justice actParental Rights and Obligations: Parents of Juvenile Offenders: Parents, guardians, and custodians of juvenile offenders will be subject to juvenile court jurisdiction. Those responsible adults will be required to appear at... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1267 1995–96 |
Disabled parking violationsIncreases the penalty from fifty dollars to seventy-five dollars. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1286 1995–96 |
Forest practicesA title only bill relating to forest practices is created. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The substitute bill re-wrote parts of the forest practices act and limited the authority of the Forest Practices Board. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1288 1995–96 |
Felons in prison/name changePrison inmates are prohibited from changing their names if the department determines that changing their name would interfere with the safe and orderly function of the prison. Inmates are permitted to change their names for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1291 1995–96 |
Hi ed excess credits surchrgEstablishes a surcharge for excess credits over the necessary degree requirements at institutions of higher education. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1294 1995–96 |
Head injury trust fundPrescribes a twenty-five dollar fine for a conviction or deferred prosecution as a result of an arrest for violation of DUI or vehicular assault statutes to be deposited in the head injury trust fund. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1300 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency rules/costAllows the court to award attorneys' fees and other court costs to an individual or small business that successfully appeals a state agency directive in court. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |