Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2955 2001–02 |
Municipal gross receiptsFinds that: (1) Businesses in Washington are concerned about the potential multiple taxation that arises due to the various city gross receipts taxes and the lack of uniformity among city jurisdictions; (2) The current system... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2002 |
| HB 2946 2001–02 |
Video lottery gamesAuthorizes video lottery games to provide a funding source for the new twenty-first century account. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2002 |
| HB 1230 2001–02 |
Elections$ Moves the date of the primary back from one of two different Tuesdays in September to the second Tuesday in August. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 1413 2001–02 |
Teachers/salary bonus$ Providing a salary bonus for teachers receiving national board for professional teaching standards certification. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2682 2001–02 |
Ballot proposition impact$ State and local elected officials may use public facilities to prepare and deliver communications that provide information on the impact that ballot propositions may have on matters that fall within their responsibilities. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2935 2001–02 |
Budget reviewsDeclares an intent to provide improved means of review by which to evaluate the budget requests of state agencies. Establishes the zero-base and modified zero-base budget review process to help the legislature establish... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2939 2001–02 |
Electronic toll payersApplies to the personally identifying information of persons who acquire and use a transponder or other technology to facilitate payment of tolls. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2923 2001–02 |
Port districts/pension plansAuthorizes the governing body of a port district to enter into an agreement in writing with one or more of its officers or employees or a group of such officers and employees, authorizing deductions from the officer's or... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| HB 2930 2001–02 |
Retirement systems$ Creates a Pension Oversight Board that reviews and recommends to the Legislature and the Pension Funding Council changes to pension policy, contribution rates, legislation, and assumptions. Members are appointed by the... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| HB 2917 2001–02 |
State pension board$ Creates a pension board within the Department of Retirement Systems, which will review state pension policies, recommend contribution rates to the Legislature, and report on long-term assumptions used in developing those... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2002 |
| HB 2660 2001–02 |
Utility relocation costs$ Requires that costs to relocate a utility = s facilities incurred as a result of construction of a transit authority rail system be paid by the transit authority. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| HB 2897 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| HB 2900 2001–02 |
Consistency in gamingFinds that state control and regulation of gambling since 1973 has been successful in regulating recreational gambling, preventing encroachment by criminal influences, and encouraging predictable and orderly participation by... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| HB 2304 2001–02 |
Transportation$ Policy goals are set forth, based on benchmark categories adopted by the Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation. The Transportation Commission is required to establish specific performance measures. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2002 |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| HB 2755 2001–02 |
Manufactured structuresAuthorizes development of an installation code for manufactured structures. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| HB 2789 2001–02 |
Long-term care servicesRevises provisions relating to payment for state-contracted long-term care services. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| HB 2745 2001–02 |
Public facilities sitingCreates the Washington state public facilities siting council. Provides that the Washington state public facilities siting council shall convene to make recommendations to the governor whenever the transportation commission... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2583 2001–02 |
Permitting bill of rightsDeclares that citizens of the state of Washington have the following rights when asked for a permit, license, or permission to engage in a lawful activity: (1) Right to a specific date in time for a yes or no decision on... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2535 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills educationAuthorizes the department to enter into agreements to review and certify that a private motorcycle skills education course meets educational standards equivalent to those required of courses conducted under the motorcycle... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2547 2001–02 |
Optometrists$ Optometrists may be certified by the Board of Optometry for the use or prescription of legend (prescription) drugs and controlled substances for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes related to the practice of optometry, after... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2555 2001–02 |
Municipal tax fairness$ Requires the Department of Revenue to adopt by rule a model ordinance on municipal business and occupation taxes, based on the recommendation of an advisory committee, to address issues of uniformity, simplicity, multiple... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 1009 2001–02 |
School levy & bond electionsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1025 2001–02 |
Fair fundRequires that, on July 1, 2001, the state treasurer shall transfer three million dollars from the general fund to the fair fund. On July 1, 2002, and on each July 1st thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer an amount... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1105 2001–02 |
Elctrc generating facilitiesExempts electric generating facilities powered by wind, sun, or landfill gas from sales and use taxes. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1109 2001–02 |
Intoxication as defense$ Prevents a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a charged crime. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |