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 6497 1999–00 |
School health personnelDeclares that no certificated or noncertificated school district employee may practice or represent himself or herself as a school health aide by use of any title or description of services without being registered to practice... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6504 1999–00 |
Driving records/alcoholAuthorizes access to the full driving record by alcoholism and drug assessment and treatment agencies. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6522 1999–00 |
Physical therapyThe licensure of all physical therapists is required; three exemptions are listed. The techniques, devices, and medications that physical therapists may use in diagnosing and treating patients are defined. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6535 1999–00 |
Retirement systemsPension Oversight Board . A state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created, and consists of 20 members. Thirteen members are appointed by the Governor: four active member and four retiree representatives, and five local... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6536 1999–00 |
Early retirementProvides for early retirement in the plan 2 and plan 3 pension systems. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6427 1999–00 |
Rebuilt vehiclesA vehicle is a "salvage vehicle" when it has been previously declared a total loss as reported to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. If a vehicle is declared a total loss as reported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau,... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6451 1999–00 |
Firearms/state cptl bldgsDeclares that, it is unlawful for any person to carry, transport, convey, or to have in his or her possession or under his or her control any firearm while within the east state capitol campus grounds, the west state capitol... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6453 1999–00 |
Spending and fee increasesAmends RCW 43.135.010 and 43.135.025 relating to state spending and fee increase limitations. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5094 1999–00 |
Personal flotation devices$ Requires that all persons 12 years and under wear a personal flotation device while on an underway vessel that is less than 19 feet. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5111 1999–00 |
Genetic info/health insuranc$ Establishes protections against inappropriate use of genetic information. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 5447 1999–00 |
Guardians ad litemC Requires the development and implementation of training and continuing education requirements for a guardian ad litem (GAL). | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6353 1999–00 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingThe action enabling the use of credits from a wetland mitigation bank is expanded to include a permit issued or approved by a local government and the Department of Ecology will oversee local government's decisions related to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6355 1999–00 |
Growth managmnt hearngs brdsThe standard of proof for showing that a state agency, county, or city is not complying with the Growth Management Act is reduced. A petitioner must prove by a A preponderance of the evidence @ that the state agency, county,... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6370 1999–00 |
Nonambulatory livestockDesignates procedures for the protection of nonambulatory livestock. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6374 1999–00 |
Mental health evaluationsIt is clarified that the CDMHP has six hours following notification by hospital staff to perform the evaluation. Notification by hospital staff is required immediately upon determination that an evaluation is necessary unless... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6387 1999–00 |
Indigent parents/childrenThe Office of Public Defense, within funds appropriated for this purpose, must distribute funds to improve the legal representation of indigent parents and children in dependency, state-initiated paternity and termination of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6390 1999–00 |
Jail bookng/reportng systemWASPC implements and operates a statewide central booking and reporting system by December 31, 2001. The minimum contents of the system are specified. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6408 1999–00 |
FirearmsEstablishes regulations pertaining to the sale of firearms at gun shows and flea markets. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6410 1999–00 |
Pipeline/energy fclty sitingThe intent of the act is identified as enacting interim measures to protect the public and the environment pending a complete review of the current process for siting energy facilities. EFSEC must develop rules and a process... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6326 1999–00 |
DNA insurance screeningDNA could not be screened in any insurance transaction. The term A screened @ is defined. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 6332 1999–00 |
Boating lw enfrcmnt programsCreates the local boating law enforcement account in the state treasury. Into this account shall be placed a portion of all watercraft excise tax receipts as provided in RCW 82.49.030. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 6334 1999–00 |
Oriental medical referencesThe term "oriental," as used in state law regarding the licensing of practitioners of "oriental medicine," is replaced with "Asian." | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 6342 1999–00 |
Community & tech collegesDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to review the personnel management systems of the community and technical colleges. The review shall be completed by November 15, 2000. Results of the review shall be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 6345 1999–00 |
Child care & early ed officeRecognizes that: (1) Child care and early education are an important part of the daily lives of Washington families; (2) the state is involved in many child care and early education programs that are administered through at... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
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