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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1752 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities ombudsmanLanguage is added to the current long-term care ombudsman program statute expanding the scope of program services to people with developmental disability who reside in licensed residential or similar facilities with 24-hour... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1860 1997–98 |
Adoption/history disclosureIndividuals, agencies, and organizations that place children for adoption must provide prospective adopting parents complete medical information on the child = s condition. A person is considered a prospective adopting parent... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1946 1997–98 |
Vulnerable persons protectnsThe authority to hire an employee or engage a volunteer is clarified and expanded to cover national conviction record checks. Whenever a state or national conviction record check is required by state law, an individual,... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2094 1997–98 |
Child support agreementsThe department is authorized and directed to enter into cooperative agreements with Indian tribes to facilitate child support enforcement. Under agreements entered into by the department, the state and a tribe may develop... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3094 1997–98 |
Liquor code violationsRevises RCW 66.28.230 and 66.44.180 relating to penalties for liquor code violations. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3080 1997–98 |
Higher ed parking feesRequires that, before imposing or changing any parking rental fees, or any fees under this chapter, each institution and the joint center for higher education under chapter 28B.25 RCW shall establish a committee to advise the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3059 1997–98 |
Liquor revolving fund distriRevises RCW 66.08.190 relating to liquor revolving fund distributions to counties and the state general fund. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3067 1997–98 |
Job-related info disclosureAn employer may disclose job related information about a former or current employee's job performance or conduct to a prospective employer of the employee. The employer is civilly liable for the disclosure only if it is shown... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 2329 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergartenBeginning in the 1998-99 school year, school districts may expand their basic education kindergarten programs from one-half day or its equivalent to a full day. The basic education kindergarten program could then expand from... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2334 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshp progThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund Program is created. Through the program, the Legislature intends to help Washington's state-supported institutions of higher education fund fellowships for needy or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3005 1997–98 |
Veterans property tax exmptnExpands property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3007 1997–98 |
Veterans' homes admissionAdmits disabled Filipino World War II veterans who swore an oath to American authority and who participated in military engagements with American soldiers. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3025 1997–98 |
Uniform child custody actAdopts the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act. Repeals provisions of chapter 26.27 RCW. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3034 1997–98 |
Mobile home park purchaseRevises provisions relating to the right of first refusal for mobile home park purchases. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3035 1997–98 |
Mobile home park purchas fndMakes an appropriation of the sum of two million dollars from the general fund to the department of community, trade, and economic development for deposit into the mobile home park purchase account under RCW 59.22.030. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2942 1997–98 |
Corrctnl emply collctv bargnRevises RCW 41.56.030 to extend collective bargaining for correctional employees to smaller counties. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2943 1997–98 |
Crim justice worker privacyNew Section Created C RCW 9A.46.---. Crime of Invading Privacy of Criminal Justice Worker. Creates a new gross misdemeanor. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2961 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insur discriminProhibits discrimination by insurance companies against victims of abuse and shelters for the protection of subjects of abuse. Finds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2828 1997–98 |
Execution witnessesThe list of witnesses who may attend an inmate execution includes a maximum of two law enforcement officers, chosen by the chief law enforcement officer, who were responsible for investigating the associated criminal case and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2838 1997–98 |
Domestic violence offendersProvides that, if an offender is convicted of an offense that is domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and the offender has minor children or the victim of the offense for which the offender is convicted has minor... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2839 1997–98 |
Ferry fuel sales & use taxProvides exemptions for state and county ferry fuel sales and use tax. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2850 1997–98 |
Distressed county hiring/taxA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax that is equal to the first year wages paid for each qualified employment position created by a business within a distressed area. The business must request... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2851 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingDeclares an intent to provide tax incentives to encourage the hiring of dislocated workers in distressed areas by allowing employers in distressed areas to take business and occupation tax credits for expenses related to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
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