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 5854 1999–00 |
Hunger survey projectThe Department of Health administers and coordinates the hunger survey project. The purpose of the project is to determine: the prevalence of hunger in the state, the characteristics of hungry families; the extent that... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5880 1999–00 |
Needle stick protectionsThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) must adopt emergency rules by September 1999 (and six months after, adopt permanent rules) governing occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B virus,... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5889 1999–00 |
Year 2000 date change liabltIn an action against a state agency for damages caused by the Y2K problem, the state agency is severally liable only. The agency is also immune from liability for the first $100 of damages per claimant. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5892 1999–00 |
Airport fire fighters/retirmAuthorizes retirement benefits for trained airport fire fighters. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5895 1999–00 |
Clothing & footwear/sales txFor the period August 15, 1999, through August 21, 1999, clothing and footwear for human use under $50 per item is exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5919 1999–00 |
Pay phone service providersRevises RCW 82.04.065 relating to the taxation of aggregators as competitive telephone service providers. Provides that competitive telephone service includes service offered by aggregators as defined at 47 U.S.C. Sec. 226(a)(2). | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5930 1999–00 |
Maternity care/at-risk mothrMaternity care services are extended from two months to three years postpartum for women whose family income is up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level. These services include inpatient and outpatient medical care, case... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5943 1999–00 |
Citizen enforcement actDeclares that it is the policy of the state that laws enacted to protect public health, natural resources, and the environment be enforced. Limitations on governmental abilities to enforce those laws, due to the high volume of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5956 1999–00 |
Comm/tech coll part-time facThe differences between full- and part-time pay rates are addressed in two ways--increased compensation and establishment of a joint select committee to explore the availability of resources to address the issue long-term.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5985 1999–00 |
LEOFF plan 2 retirementMembers of LEOFF 2 who have completed at least 15 years of service and have reached age 50 may receive a early service retirement allowance. The early retirement allowance is the normal service retirement allowance, reduced by... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6013 1999–00 |
Health needs programsProvides that the secretary may accept such grants, services, and property from the federal government, foundations, organizations, medical schools, and other entities as are available for the purpose of designing and... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6028 1999–00 |
Salmon habitat/recreatn landProvides that, in order to provide funds necessary for the acquisition of critical salmon habitat and recreation areas, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the committee a maximum of one billion dollars of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6036 1999–00 |
Law enforcement memorialMakes an appropriation of three hundred thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the capitol building construction account to the department of general administration as matching funds for the contribution... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6061 1999–00 |
School trust landsMakes an appropriation of five million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, from the general fund to the resource management cost account for management of the common school trust lands. Makes an appropriation of... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6113 1999–00 |
Corp & partnership namesDeclares that a corporate name must not contain the phrase "state of Washington" or "Washington state," unless authorized to do so by the state of Washington. A violation of this subsection shall constitute an unfair or... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6118 1999–00 |
Absentee mail ballot returnProvides that an absentee ballot may be counted only if the return identification envelope was signed by the date of the primary or election for which it was issued and is in the office of the county auditor before the close... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6169 1999–00 |
Dmstc violence unemply compAuthorizes a claimant to receive unemployment compensation when leaving work due to domestic violence. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6173 1999–00 |
Anatomical gift distributionDeclares that "priority distribution" means the donor's determination that his or her organs shall first be distributed to a transplant program located within the state of Washington. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6177 1999–00 |
Computer/engr Phd programsBy June 30, 2001, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must make recommendations to the Legislature about the creation and institutional location of a doctoral program in computer science and engineering. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6180 1999–00 |
Washout of prior offensesRestates the legislative intent that all convictions for class A felonies and felony sex offenses shall be counted in the offender score regardless of the amount of time since the prior offense or any prior statutory provision... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6181 1999–00 |
Dui offense penalties incrsdDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has two or more prior convictions for DUI or physical control within a... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6184 1999–00 |
Habitual offenders"Habitual offender" is defined in the Sentencing Reform Act as an offender with a current felony conviction, who has at least one prior felony or two separate serious gross misdemeanor convictions. Persistent offenders are not... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 6189 1999–00 |
Transportatn prjcts/sales txClarifies that transportation projects involving environmental mitigation do not constitute a sale at retail. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5587 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsSeveral requirements are established regarding the structure and operation of health plans by health carriers: Each health carrier must develop and implement policies and procedures as set forth in the bill governing the... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
May 19, 1999 |
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