Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1364 1999–00 |
Senior auto insur discountProvides that, when the spouse of an insured who is fifty-five years of age or older dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1380 1999–00 |
Bottled water/taxDeclares an intent that bottled drinking water intended for human consumption be included within the category of products that are exempt from sales and use tax. Bottled water to which flavoring, minerals, or carbonation have... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1395 1999–00 |
Paramedics/retirementAuthorizes retirement benefits for certain paramedics. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1399 1999–00 |
Soil/water conservation distC Real property owned by a conservation district is exempt from property taxation if a district only provides services to landowners located in the district. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1401 1999–00 |
Rural economic developmentC Revises the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) to include the projects rate of return as a funding criteria and allows loans and grants for projects in distressed counties where specific private development is... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1405 1999–00 |
Nonprofit educatnl foundatnsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction is directed to contract with individuals or organizations in order to help individuals and organizations to establish and develop nonprofit educational foundations. The... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1415 1999–00 |
Low-income home buyers/taxC Reduces the real estate excise tax on sales of residences to low-income first-time home buyers. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1416 1999–00 |
Medical equipmnt/modificatnsDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of home medical equipment to an individual for personal use by the individual or a member of the individual's immediate family. Declares that the provisions... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1427 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsPenalties for violating the public disclosure laws are increased and certain activities are limited if a person or entity fails to comply with an order relating to the public disclosure laws: 1) Enforcement by the PDC The... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1428 1999–00 |
Independent campaign expendiA person who makes an independent expenditure of $1,000 or more in support of a candidate, in opposition to a candidate's opponent, or in support or opposition to a ballot proposition within 21 days of an election must file a... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1436 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn co. ratesThe Legislature declares that ROR regulation is not the most efficient way of facilitating telecommunication infrastructure improvements while keeping rates for basic service low. The Legislature declares that price cap... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1439 1999–00 |
Airport sitingFinds that airports are notoriously difficult to site in populated areas, even when the proposed airport may not be built for twenty or thirty years. Regional governments may recognize the need for a new airport, and perhaps... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1444 1999–00 |
New business/distressed areaC Provides a business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption for new small businesses that are located in an eligible area for the first three years of operation. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1446 1999–00 |
Job training/distressed areaProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW the value of state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of newly hired... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1470 1999–00 |
Shared parental responsibltyC Creates a presumption, for the purposes of determining a parenting plan, that shared parental responsibility is in the child = s best interest. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1473 1999–00 |
Small business financingC Exempts the interest income earned by financial institutions on loans made to small businesses located in a Community Empowerment Zone from business and occupation (B&O) taxation. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1474 1999–00 |
Distressed area businessesFinds that efforts to increase economic opportunity for residents of economically distressed communities must involve a collaborative effort between community and business development agencies, individual businesses, financial... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1479 1999–00 |
Rural job opportunitiesC Provides a B&O tax credit of $1,000 per job for new software manufacturing or software programming jobs created in distressed counties. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1480 1999–00 |
Help desk technology businesC Provides a B&O tax credit to businesses located in distressed counties that provide information technology A help desk @ services to third parties. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1481 1999–00 |
Software technology businessC Provides a B&O tax credit of $1,000 per job for new software manufacturing or software programming jobs in distressed counties. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1488 1999–00 |
Housing impact statementsRevises provisions relating to the duty of state agencies to prepare housing impact statements. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1497 1999–00 |
Economic vitalityC Revises the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) to allow funding of telecommunications infrastructure and certain pre-construction costs in distressed counties. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1532 1999–00 |
Energy assistance programs$ Tax credits are offered to light and power businesses and gas distribution businesses for grants made to organizations that provide low income energy assistance. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1571 1999–00 |
Child care access$ Recipients of temporary assistance for needy families who are meeting work requirements are eligible to receive child care payments while enrolled in education programs. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1587 1999–00 |
WA state scholars programThe Washington Scholars program is modified to provide grants for graduate and professional studies. The grants are competitively awarded. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |