Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2226 2003–04 |
Minority/women's bus officeClarifies that the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises has the authority to receive and spend gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2248 2003–04 |
Vessel fin responsibilityRevises provisions relating to providing evidence of financial responsibility for vessels. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2249 2003–04 |
License renewal/militaryAllows a member of the armed forces to renew any state-required license without incurring a late renewal fee if the he or she was unable to renew the license on time because of out-of-state military service. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2435 2003–04 |
Veterans & prprty tax reliefExcludes military disability income from the income used to determine eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2461 2003–04 |
Hth care provider liabilityProvides that any licensed health care provider as listed in RCW 18.130.040 in the state of Washington who, without compensation or the expectation of compensation, provides health care services at a community health care... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2472 2003–04 |
Fallen emergency respondersExempts from the state property tax the principal residence of a surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or a fire fighter who dies as a result of job related injuries. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1054 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingIncludes clergy in the list of mandatory reporters and clarifies when the clergy must report child abuse or neglect. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1055 2003–04 |
Body-trapping gripsDeclares that nothing in RCW 77.15.194 prohibits the use of any trap designed primarily for the capture of moles or rodents. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1060 2003–04 |
Apprenticeship coursesRequires community and technical colleges to grade related and supplemental instruction for apprentices in the same manner as other courses providing academic credit, while preserving the authority of the State Board for... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1091 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsCreates a prescription drug board to design and approve policies and programs related to purchasing and utilizing prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1099 2003–04 |
Secure comm trans facilitiesAdds public and private youth camps to the definition of risk potential activities. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1104 2003–04 |
Corrections dept/risk mngmntProvides that the risk management unit shall: (1) Identify liability and property risk that may have a significant economic impact on the department; (2) Evaluate existing loss control programs within the department as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1105 2003–04 |
Public assistanceRequires the Washington state patrol and the department of social and health services to coordinate with one another on a quarterly basis to determine if any recipients of public assistance have outstanding warrants for his or... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1122 2003–04 |
Transportation governancePhases out the Transportation Commission, effective July 1, 2004. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1176 2003–04 |
School district leviesProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1180 2003–04 |
Prescription drugs/seniorsDeclares an intent to develop a program to promote access to affordable prescription drug coverage to low-income persons who do not otherwise have adequate coverage to purchase necessary and appropriate prescription drugs. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1185 2003–04 |
Performance reviewsFinds that the use of performance reviews, as well as outcome and performance measures, is necessary for demonstrating the accountability of state government to the public. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1254 2003–04 |
Animal trappingFinds that it is in the interest of all of the citizens of Washington to ensure that all trapping is done in accordance with sound scientific wildlife management principles using humane methods as set forth in this act. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1268 2003–04 |
Orca recoveryEstablishes the Orca Research and Conservation Association (Association) as a nonprofit organization to coordinate orca research and recovery efforts. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1284 2003–04 |
PERS plan 2 early retirementRevises provisions relating to early retirement in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1332 2003–04 |
Long-term care paymentProvides that, in contracting with facilities for assisted living services, adult residential care, and enhanced adult residential care, the department will provide payments to facilities, including the amount that the... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1392 2003–04 |
Drug sentencing lawsMoves the crime of endangerment with a controlled substance from the Sentencing Reform Act (SRA) grid to the drug offense grid and reclassifies it as a seriousness level I offense. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1399 2003–04 |
Prescription drug marketingPharmaceutical manufacturers are required to report all gifts valued at more than $25 that are provided to certain individuals and entities. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1461 2003–04 |
Stem cell researchExpresses that it is state policy to permit research using human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1563 2003–04 |
Nonparent visitation rightsAllows a nonparent to seek court-ordered visitation with a child if: (a) the nonparent has a parent-like relationship with the child; (b) the parent substantially interfered with that relationship; and (c) the nonparent... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |