Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2349 1999–00 |
Check cashers and sellersCheck cashers must disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) on individual small loans. They also must disclose the APR on a typical small loan in all advertising. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2361 1999–00 |
Prescription drug programEstablishes the low-cost prescription drug program to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to qualifying residents of the state. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2362 1999–00 |
Health ins/indvl & small grpThe standards governing health benefit plans in the individual market are changed as follows: New individual enrollees must be meet a six-month preexisting condition waiting period. Individuals moving between group care plans... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2373 1999–00 |
Child care/early educ officeCreates the Office of Child Care and Early Education as an executive branch agency with the following responsibilities: $ administer child care and early learning programs; $ standardize audits, oversight visits, performance... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1003 1999–00 |
Natural area preserves prgrmThe Department of Natural Resources is precluded from adopting a new management plan for any natural area preserve in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties before January 10, 2000. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1012 1999–00 |
Cougar & black bear hunting$ Requires that the Fish and Wildlife Commission use dogs and bait in hunting black bear and cougar, and dogs in hunting cougar, only to address a specific population or public safety need, and only within selected areas in a... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1028 1999–00 |
Crime victims compensation$ Increases the statutory limits on non-medical benefits payable to victims of criminal acts under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1030 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn servc changeThis bill states that a subscriber of long distance or local exchange services will not have the provider of these services changed without the subscriber = s authorization. The form of the authorization is prescribed by the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1045 1999–00 |
Cooperating teachers$ If funding to pay stipends to public school teachers who are supervising student teachers is included in the budget, the money will be distributed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) . | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1058 1999–00 |
Juvenile violence deterrence$ Creates a new chapter called the Juvenile Violence Deterrence Act of 1998. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1064 1999–00 |
Community use of schoolsIn addition to its existing authority to levy taxes to support maintenance and operations, a school district may authorize a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1079 1999–00 |
School construction fundingMakes an appropriation of thirteen million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1081 1999–00 |
Comm & tech college emplyeesDeclares an intent that part-time faculty employed in public community and technical colleges receive equal compensation for equal work when compared to full-time faculty. Equal compensation for equal work should include... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1083 1999–00 |
School construction/taxDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of: (1) Items that become components of a public school, as defined in RCW 28A.150.010; or (2) labor and services rendered for constructing, repairing,... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1084 1999–00 |
Comm econ revitalizatn boardC Provides business and occupation tax credits to businesses that administer employer-assisted housing programs for qualified employees that are first-time home buyers 1 | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1090 1999–00 |
Fair fund appropriationMakes an appropriation of six million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the fair fund for the purposes set forth under RCW 15.76.115. Of this amount, up to two million dollars shall be... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1096 1999–00 |
Assault sentencing$ Provides explicit authority for the court to consider assault against a school employee or sports official as an aggravating factor when sentencing a person convicted of assault. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1100 1999–00 |
Liquor served to intoxicated$ Allows the Liquor Control Board to require a liquor licensee to maintain liability insurance after the licensee = s second violation of the prohibition against selling liquor to a person apparently under the influence. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1105 1999–00 |
Small loansRegulates the making of small loans by check cashers and sellers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1110 1999–00 |
Telephone solicitationsThe Legislature intends to create a means by which persons can opt out of receiving commercial telephone solicitations and a means for commercial telephone solicitors to identify those persons who wish to receive calls so that... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1114 1999–00 |
Fire fighters training fndngEstablishes procedures to increase the level of training for fire fighters. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1127 1999–00 |
Timber trespassProvides that, if judgment is given for the plaintiff, the defendant is liable for all costs authorized by law, including expenses listed in RCW 4.84.010 and reasonable attorneys' fees. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1128 1999–00 |
State officials' mailingsDesignates restrictions on mailings and public service broadcasts by state officials. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1130 1999–00 |
Grain warehouses/tax$ Reduces the B&O tax rate for grain warehouses to 0.484 percent (from 1.5 percent). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1134 1999–00 |
Child abandonmentKnowingly leaving a child under age 5 unattended for a period of one hour or more creates a rebuttable presumption that the child has been recklessly abandoned under circumstances creating an imminent and substantial risk of... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |