Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6321 1999–00 |
Economic developmentThe Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board must create a Skills Gap Program. The program provides grants to local workforce development councils to create partnerships between business, labor and training... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6423 1999–00 |
Local capital facilty plansThe legislative body of a county or city, through ordinance or resolution may impose a sales and use tax for collection on the sale of or charge made for new construction. The tax is deducted from the state sales and use tax... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6434 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has three or more A prior offenses @ (as defined in RCW 46.61.5055) or a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6461 1999–00 |
TANF work activityA TANF recipient, within the ages of 18 and 21 years, who maintains satisfactory full-time participation in a vocational or two-year community college program, an approved high school program, or a program at a proprietary... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6656 1999–00 |
Foster careThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the educational experiences and achievement levels of foster children. The institute must consult with the Office of the Superintendent of Public... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6699 1999–00 |
Child care leaveAn individual who leaves work to care for a child during the year following the birth or adoption of the child may receive unemployment compensation for a maximum of five weeks. The individual is not denied unemployment... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6830 1999–00 |
Mental health ombudsmanFinds that in order to comply with the community mental health services act, chapter 71.24 RCW, and the medicaid managed care mental health waiver, and to effectively assist persons with mental illness and consumers of mental... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| SB 6300 1999–00 |
Delivery of human servicesState agencies that provide human services to minors, directly or by contract, must report annually on the number of persons receiving services by gender and ethnicity. The report is made to the Legislature and Governor and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2000 |
| SB 6817 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundProvides for the deposit of the retail car rental tax into the multimodal fund. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6819 1999–00 |
Vehicle licensingThe Department of Licensing must issue vehicle licenses for a registration period of two years. At the end of the 24 months, the vehicle owner must renew the license. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| SB 6120 1999–00 |
Mandatory overtimeMandatory overtime is generally prohibited. Voluntary overtime continues to be permitted, and overtime compensation continues to be required. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6809 1999–00 |
Children/residential serviceThe Washington Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the types of residential services provided to children in the care of the Department of Social and Health Services, Children = s Administration. The... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2000 |
| SB 6386 1999–00 |
Indigent parents/childrenThe Office of Public Defense must administer and distribute funds appropriated for the representation of indigent parents and children. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6474 1999–00 |
Foster careThe Legislature intends to improve the quality of foster care services by requiring the department to emphasize the purchase of child welfare services from child placing agencies or other entities as provided under the Civil... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6802 1999–00 |
Government accountabilityProvides that the alliance shall make reports and recommendations to increase and improve state government efficiency, effectiveness, organization, operations, and accountability and to achieve costs savings. By December 31,... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2000 |
| SB 6793 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2000 |
| SB 6744 1999–00 |
Armor piercing ammunitionCreates sentencing enhancements for utilization of armor piercing ammunition and body armor in criminal activities. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6751 1999–00 |
Transportation revenueDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6752 1999–00 |
Transportation revenueDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6753 1999–00 |
Transportation/funds & acctsDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6754 1999–00 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that transportation revenue is of paramount importance to the people of the state of Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6756 1999–00 |
Vehicle license feesThe State Patrol highway account receives $20.35 of each vehicle license fee and $20.35 of each renewal license fee. The additional increase in revenue must be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6757 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundEstablishes the multimodal fund in the state treasury. Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6758 1999–00 |
Multimodal fundEstablishes the multimodal fund in the state treasury. Moneys in the fund may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the fund may be used only for transportation purposes. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6765 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledThe Legislature states its intent to comply with the Olmstead decision and assure that persons with developmental disabilities are given every opportunity to live in community settings. A team of skilled evaluators is to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |