Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5470 1999–00 |
Chemically related illnessesThe department must contract with an outside entity to study industrial insurance claims for chemically related illnesses and injuries suffered between January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1998. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5481 1999–00 |
Manufactured housing sitingCities, code cities and counties are prohibited from excluding designated manufactured homes from zoning districts designated for single-family residences that were annexed or incorporated after April 1, 1992, where... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5482 1999–00 |
Medical research records$ Allows personal information from driver's license or identicard records to be released to health research organizations for medical or health research projects. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5631 1999–00 |
Vocational rehabilitationC Increases from $3,000 to $4,000 the maximum amount that may be paid in a year for vocational rehabilitation benefits (applies to all new and open industrial insurance claims). | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6192 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur sale labelingIt is unlawful to place into the stream of commerce the fur of a domestic dog or cat, or any product containing the fur of a domestic dog or cat, unless it is accurately labeled as such. The first conviction is punishable as a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6281 1999–00 |
Ferries as no smoking areasAll state ferries must be designated as A No Smoking @ areas in their entirety. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6352 1999–00 |
The Rev. M.L. King, Jr.King County is now renamed in honor of the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968). | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6388 1999–00 |
Traffic control/rdway illumThe Department of Transportation (DOT), counties, cities, and towns are not required to obtain an electrical contractors license to perform work within the rights of way of any public highway, road, or street in connection... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6398 1999–00 |
Boarding homesLicensing and regulation of the state's boarding homes is permanently placed under the authority of the Department of Social and Health Services. Standards for fire protection and enforcement remain with the Washington State... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6428 1999–00 |
Pollution liability insurnceThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) and its programs are extended until June 1, 2007. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6445 1999–00 |
Ballot titlesFor initiative measures and other ballot measures, the ballot title is defined as consisting of three parts: a statement of the subject of no more than five words; a concise description of no more than 25 words; and a question... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6498 1999–00 |
DNA testing/death sentenceAny person convicted of a crime may ask the prosecutor of the county of the conviction to pursue an order for DNA testing of available evidence if DNA testing was not available or the evidence was not allowed in court when the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6596 1999–00 |
Initiatives and referendumsThe Legislature must hold public hearings on initiative or referendum measures that have been certified by the Secretary of State and at a time no less than 30 days before the vote of the people on the measures. The hearings... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6742 1999–00 |
Victims/juvenile offensesThe intent of the Juvenile Justice Act (RCW 13.40) is amended to include language that each victim of an offense committed by a juvenile shall be made whole to the fullest extent possible. The prosecuting attorney who decides... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6747 1999–00 |
High tech/higher edThe Legislature believes that continuing to strengthen the working relationship between the high technology industry and the higher education community is essential to Washington's future. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6855 1999–00 |
Social anxiety disorderProvides that every health care service plan contract that provides mental health benefit coverage and that is issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2001, must include coverage for medically necessary... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 18, 2000 |
| SB 6566 1999–00 |
Local park authorityThe legislative authority of any city with a population of over 150,000 that is not in a metropolitan park district (Seattle, Spokane) may levy an additional regular property tax not exceeding $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| SB 6755 1999–00 |
State patrol highway accountThe State Patrol highway account is abolished and all funds are transferred to the motor vehicle fund. All references to the State Patrol highway account are changed to the motor vehicle fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6816 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundThe multimodal fund is created. Revenue from rental car taxes is deposited in the multimodal fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6818 1999–00 |
Transprtatn revenu task forcThe title and composition of the Interagency Revenue Task Force is changed, but the role or function of the task force remains the same. The Interagency Revenue Task Force is renamed to the Transportation Revenue Forecast Council. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2000 |
| SB 6630 1999–00 |
Traffic safety improvementsThe bicycle and pedestrian safety account, impaired driving safety account, and school zone safety account are combined into a single traffic safety improvement account (TSIA) to provide funding through the Washington Traffic... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2000 |
| SB 6335 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceBoth the payment of unemployment insurance benefits and the unemployment tax structure are affected. Dislocated worker benefits are broadened and extended, and the tax structure is substantially modified. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 6820 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle fuel taxThe motor vehicle fuel tax is designated as a state and local motor vehicle fuel tax. The Department of Agriculture must place a sticker on all retail motor vehicle fuel pumps which indicate where the state portion of the fuel... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 8, 2000 |
| SB 5776 1999–00 |
Chiropractic services accessHealth care carriers must allow enrolled patients to have direct access to chiropractic services. No prior referral is required. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6155 1999–00 |
Marriage dissolution procdngPetitions for dissolution of marriage are not required to include the Social Security numbers of the parties involved. The Social Security number and driver = s license number of the responsible parent, the Social Security... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |