Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2151 1993–94 |
HIV test results disclosureUpon request of the victim, disclosure of test results to victims of sexual offenses shall be made if the result is negative or positive. The county prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the right to such disclosure. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2197 1993–94 |
Victim/witness notificationThe Department of Corrections must retain, for a minimum of two years following an inmate's release, two types of documents: (1) a signed request by an individual to be included in the notification program; and (2) a receipt... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2198 1993–94 |
Jvnle sex offndr schl attndAfter release or parole, a juvenile sex offender may not attend a public elementary, middle or high school attended by his or her victim. Transportation and other costs related to the offender's change in schools must be paid... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2419 1993–94 |
Law enforcement medal/honorA State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. The bronze medal is to be awarded by the Governor to any law enforcement officer who has been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or who has been distinguished... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2430 1993–94 |
Midwifery malpractice insurnThe liability limits for malpractice insurance coverage under the Joint Underwriting Association for Midwives and Birthing Centers are changed. Coverage is provided for up to $1 million per claim, $3 million per year, or other... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2750 1993–94 |
Joint operating agenciesA joint operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant which seeks to enter into a competitively negotiated contract shall execute a contract with the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2843 1993–94 |
Long-term disability rateThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to conduct two pilot projects. Both projects include an effort to shift resources to the early management of the most difficult claims in an attempt to prevent system failures... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2663 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax deferA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to 2.5 percent of the amount of qualified high-tech research and development expenditures. For firms hired to perform research and development services for others, the credit is calculated on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1002 1993–94 |
Disabled vets hunting licensRequires certification of the disability by the department of veteran's affairs. Requires residency in the state for not less than one year. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1039 1993–94 |
Law enforcmnt medal of honorCreates the state law enforcement medal of honor committee to nominate candidates for the award. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1040 1993–94 |
Razor clam hatcheryThe Department of Fisheries is directed to construct and operate a razor clam hatchery located at or near the Willapa shellfish laboratory on the Long Beach peninsula. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1044 1993–94 |
Presidential prefer primaryDeletes the requirements for designation of a party preference or affiliation during a presidential preference primary. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1046 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor Community CollgMakes an appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1094 1993–94 |
Higher ed class availabilityInstitutions of higher education may co-sponsor educational programs with nonprofit corporations. Under certain conditions, tuition fees for educational programs that are co-sponsored by an educational institution and a... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1097 1993–94 |
Historical societiesLegislative findings include that: there is a strong community of interest between the State Historical Society and the State Capital Historical Society; the capacity to preserve our state's heritage and the unique history of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1098 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for loss from the definition of disposable income. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1099 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for a loss, amounts received from federal social security, and railroad retirement benefits from the definition of disposable income. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1139 1993–94 |
Persistent offendersA procedure is established for increasing the determinate sentence for certain repeat offenders of serious crimes. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1141 1993–94 |
Driving under influenceThe mandatory minimum incarceration penalties for DWI are changed. For a first conviction, the defendant may be sentenced 40 hours of community service in lieu of one day in jail. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1149 1993–94 |
Prevailing wage paymentProvides for the enforcement of the requirement to pay prevailing wages. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1163 1993–94 |
Plan I retirementEstablishes procedures for the payment at the time of retirement for members who have accrued more than thirty years of service. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1172 1993–94 |
Students with disabilitiesInstitutions are required to provide one or more core services for disabled students. The service must be reasonably needed to accommodate the student's disability. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1173 1993–94 |
NW American Indian curriculmA center is established for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The center will be administered by a state college or university selected by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |