Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5026 2001–02 |
Prescription discount prgrmThe Health Care Authority (HCA) must implement a program to aggregate the purchase of prescription drugs for health care programs administered by state agencies. Under the program, the HCA is to negotiate price discounts with... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6565 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship utilizationFrom July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, all contracts for public works projects estimated to cost $2 million or more must require that at least 10 percent of labor hours per trade are performed by apprentices. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6643 2001–02 |
Fire fghtrs/occ diseaseA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter's heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 72 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 6666 2001–02 |
Nursing care servicesNursing pools may not bill health care facilities more than 135 percent of the county weighted average wage rate for nursing facility employees. This rate is calculated based on nursing home wages in like job classifications... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| SB 5936 2001–02 |
Low-income housingA surcharge of $10 must be charged by the county auditor for each instrument recorded. This charge is in addition to other charges authorized by law. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| SB 6797 2001–02 |
Dental hygienistsRevises provisions concerning dental hygienists. Repeals RCW 18.29.110, 18.29.130, 18.29.170, 18.29.190, and 18.29.200. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2002 |
| SB 6542 2001–02 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased by 4 percent to 28 percent of the total state and federal funds received by each district. The levy lid increase applies to levy collections during the 2003 calendar year and every year thereafter. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6770 2001–02 |
Junk food taxThe Legislature finds that poor nutrition contributes to expensive and significant health problems, and recognizes the value of creating disincentives for poor eating habits. The intent of the Legislature is to tax candy and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6773 2001–02 |
State-owned aquatic landsProvides for protection and preservation of designated state-owned aquatic lands. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| SB 6728 2001–02 |
Inmate work programsAmends RCW 43.19.534 relating to purchase of articles or products from inmate work programs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6732 2001–02 |
Rental agreement terminationA victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may terminate the rental agreement, avoid further rent, obtain a pro-rata refund of prepaid rent, and get a statement of the basis for retaining any rent if he or she... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |
| SB 6705 2001–02 |
Long-term care servicesRevises provisions relating to payment for long-term care services. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| SB 6683 2001–02 |
DUI offensesProvides that a person is guilty of a class C felony punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW if the person drives while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug as defined by this act and has previously been convicted... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2002 |
| SB 6689 2001–02 |
Sale of firearms/gun showsA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2002 |
| SB 6699 2001–02 |
Community & tech college brdAn additional power is granted to the boards of trustees of community and technical colleges: the authorization to make rules pertaining to the possession and use of weapons by visitors and students on property owned,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2002 |
| SB 6674 2001–02 |
Nuclear waste fclty/taxesProvides for the distribution of a portion of sales and use taxes paid on construction of a nuclear waste treatment facility to the county where it is located. Declares an intent to create a special impact mitigation... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6677 2001–02 |
Medicaid nursing home ratesRevises medicaid nursing home rate provisions. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6678 2001–02 |
Mercury dental fillingsEstablishes a task force on mercury amalgam dental fillings to evaluate scientific and clinical studies related to adverse health effects, if any, of mercury amalgam dental fillings. Requires the task force to issue a report... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| SB 6636 2001–02 |
County sales & use taxA county legislative authority can submit a proposition to the voters, and if approved by a majority of persons voting, fix and impose an additional sales and use tax. The tax rate equals one-tenth of 1 percent of the selling... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| SB 6574 2001–02 |
Sch dis emplys/health careProvides that beginning January 1, 2003, school districts and employees of school district bargaining units who enroll in an insurance or self-insurance program administered under this chapter shall be charged the same... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| SB 6552 2001–02 |
Wish granting org/tax expmtnAuthorizes a sales and use tax exemption for items acquired for donation by a wish granting organization. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6554 2001–02 |
Family support actRevises the uniform interstate family support act. Repeals provisions of chapter 26.21 RCW. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6555 2001–02 |
Uniform parentage actRevises the uniform parentage act. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6562 2001–02 |
Instant runoff votingFinds that it is in the public interest to adopt a voting system in which all successful candidates would win by a majority vote rather than a plurality of effective votes and that allows voters to rank candidates according to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| SB 6567 2001–02 |
Health care teleservicesA health carrier may not discriminate against the use of health care teleservices by health care providers to provide covered health care services to enrollees. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |