Jeralita "Jeri" Costa
Senator
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · Senate · D · LD 381999–00 · Senate · D · LD 381997–98 · House · D · LD 381995–96 · House · D · LD 38
190
Bills as prime sponsor
36
of those became law
1,360
Bills co-sponsored
7,177
Recorded votes
2.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5287 2001–02 |
Kinship caregiver servicesThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to convene a work group to study the needs of relative care providers. Work group representatives must include a variety of entities that provide services to this population. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5290 2001–02 |
Veterans memorial plazaSubject to approval by the Capitol Campus Committee, the Department of General Administration (Department) must designate a portion of the east capitol site, in the vicinity of the Korean War Memorial, as the Veterans Memorial Plaza. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5302 2001–02 |
Caregiver tax exemptionA business and occupation tax exemption is created for the provision of non-facility based residential services to persons with developmental disabilities. All businesses are exempt from paying B&O tax on any amounts received... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5304 2001–02 |
Exposure to chemicalsA worker who is exposed to hazardous chemicals on the job is presumed to be eligible for workers = compensation benefits if the worker establishes: (1) he or she has suffered harm or pain; and (2) an accident occurred or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5313 2001–02 |
Highway noise mitigationDirects the department of transportation to develop criteria to be used for evaluating and prioritizing noise mitigation projects. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5321 2001–02 |
Police service dog teamsAfter March 1, 2003, law enforcement agencies may utilize only police service dogs and handlers that are certified as teams, except for detection dogs which are exempt from the certification requirement. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5322 2001–02 |
Day-care licensing infoThe Legislature recognizes that parents and consumers using child care services need improved access to information about providers. The Department of Social and Health Services must establish and maintain a toll-free... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5324 2001–02 |
Health insuranceProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5325 2001–02 |
PERS plan 2/early retirementAmends RCW 41.40.630 relating to retiring early in the public employees' retirement system, plan 2. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5363 2001–02 |
Small rural hospitalsHospitals certified as critical access hospitals by the Heath Care Financing Administration are to be reimbursed based on allowable costs for services provided to enrollees in the state = s medical assistance programs.... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5375 2001–02 |
Abandoned vehiclesNo vehicle meeting the definition of "junk"vehicle can be resold at auction. A tow truck operator can refuse to accept a bid at auction for the following reasons: the bidder owes the operator money; the operator knows the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5397 2001–02 |
Contract rans employeesPublic employers may not contract out for transportation services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm are less than those... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5398 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/seniors & disabledDeclares that all taxpayers who qualify for exemption under RCW 84.36.381 shall also be allowed a property tax exemption from the state levy equal to the tax imposed on the assessed value of the owner-occupied residential... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5399 2001–02 |
Long-term care caregiverThe department is directed to establish and maintain a state caregiver registry listing names and other identifying information about individuals who have been found to have abandoned, abused, financially exploited, or... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5402 2001–02 |
Hate crimesIn determining whether an exceptional sentence is appropriate, the court may consider whether the offender committed the offense because of the person's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5404 2001–02 |
Promise scholarship programPromise Scholarships are awarded to students who graduate from public and approved private high schools or who have participated in home-based instruction and who meet both an academic and financial eligibility criteria.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5406 2001–02 |
Sexually violent offenseThe definition of sexually violent offenses includes, in addition to the current list, homicide by abuse and manslaughter in the first or second degree when committed with a sexual motivation. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5420 2001–02 |
Family leave insuranceThe Department of Labor and Industries establishes a program of paid family and medical leave insurance. Workers and employers each pay a one cent per hour premium into a fund. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5423 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health insThe Legislature finds that individuals with disabilities face many barriers and disincentives to employment. The Legislature intends to strengthen the state's policy of supporting individuals with disabilities in leading fully... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5435 2001–02 |
False claims actA claimant who knowingly presents or assists in presenting a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty and actual damages. Under certain... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5445 2001–02 |
Nursing homes/medicaidA process for obtaining a ? certification of capital authorization @ is established. This places a limit on nursing home construction. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5450 2001–02 |
Vulnerable adults' hearsayOut-of-court statements made by a vulnerable adult describing a crime against, or neglect, exploitation, abuse, or sexual abuse of that person are admissible as evidence in any court proceeding if: (1) the court finds... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5470 2001–02 |
Foster careIndividuals under 21 who are in or have been in foster care at age 18 are now eligible to receive medical assistance benefits. In addition, the Department of Social and Health Services is now authorized to provide independent... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5486 2001–02 |
Methamphetamine manufactureEstablishes a rebuttable presumption that a child has suffered negligent treatment or maltreatment if, during investigation conducted by the department under chapter 26.44 RCW or by law enforcement, a child is found in a place... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5503 2001–02 |
Personal financial infoThe bill is based on four principles: Notice, consent or choice, access and correction, and security. Customers and potential customers must be given notice of the categories of information that may be disclosed, a choice as... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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