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 5211 2001–02 |
Mental health benefits$ Provides additional mental health coverage for children through public and private health insurance plans. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5296 2001–02 |
Tobacco/minors$ Tobacco retailers cannot sell packages of cigarettes with less than 20 cigarettes, except in premises where minors are prohibited by law. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5811 2001–02 |
Juvenile social servicesBeginning June 30, 2002, the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) must report annually on the number of persons receiving services by gender and ethnicity. The report is made to the Legislature and Governor and must... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6237 2001–02 |
Public transportationPublic employers offering transportation services may not contract out for those services typically or historically provided by public transportation system employees if the wages and benefits provided by the contracting firm... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6421 2001–02 |
Protection ordersPetitioners seeking an order for protection from a person who has stalked them, engaged in conduct that constitutes a sex offense, or is a family or household member who has engaged in conduct that constitutes domestic... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6487 2001–02 |
Regional jailsTwo or more local governments may create and operate regional jails. Regional jails may be governed by representatives from multiple jurisdictions in compliance with the interlocal cooperation act. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6512 2001–02 |
District court judgesThe Administrator for the Courts under the supervision of the Supreme Court uses an objective workload analysis to assess whether the base number of district court judges needs adjustment. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6772 2001–02 |
Workers' compensationRetrospective rating groups are to distribute at least 90 percent of refunds to group members. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5033 2001–02 |
Personnel file inspectionEmployees of personal services agencies are, for purposes of employee records, also considered employees of the firms they are placed with. Employees are entitled to inspect and copy, subject to a reasonable copying charge,... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5113 2001–02 |
Motorized scootersRegulations regarding motorized foot scooters are created. A driver's license is not required to operate a motorized foot scooter. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5262 2001–02 |
Crimes against propertyTheft in the first degree, possession of stolen property in the first degree, and malicious mischief in the first degree (B felonies) are committed when a person takes or possesses stolen property or harms property valued at... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5353 2001–02 |
Archaeological sitesThe director of CTED or his or her designee may assess a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for every violation of the chapter of laws protecting archaeological sites and resources, and may deny applications for permits to disturb... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5528 2001–02 |
Schools/bullyingEach school district must adopt a specific policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students that contains minimum specified provisions. The policy must be submitted to the Office of the Superintendent of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5836 2001–02 |
Cmmnty hlth centr facilities$ Creates a community health center assistance program in the Washington Health Care Facilities Authority. An account is created for this program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5927 2001–02 |
Prevailing wageA contractor or subcontractor that settles a wage claim with the Department of Labor and Industries for failure to pay the prevailing rate of wage is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 or 20 percent of the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5951 2001–02 |
Payment of wagesImpacts on minimum wage laws : An employer who hinders or delays the director in enforcing the payment of the minimum wage is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1000. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5963 2001–02 |
Juvenile offender parentingThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a program of birth coaching for juvenile offenders who are pregnant. This program educates pregnant offenders about pregnancy, the medical monitoring they will... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6009 2001–02 |
Women's correctional centerDOC must maintain a residential parenting program at its major correctional institution for women to allow eligible inmates to keep their infants during their incarceration. The department must provide an appropriate living... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6278 2001–02 |
Child supportDCS can serve an order to withhold and deliver property by regular mail to a financial institution if the address is designated by the financial institution as a central levy or garnishment address and the notice is clearly... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6294 2001–02 |
Sex offender comm notificatnThe sheriff may produce level III community notification flyers in languages other than English upon request. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6404 2001–02 |
Duties of the sheriffRepresentative(s) from the Washington State Association of Counties, Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs and judge(s) from the District and Municipal Court Judges Association will study the issue of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6451 2001–02 |
Civil disordersA civil disorder is defined as any public disturbance involving acts of violence by groups of three or more people that cause an immediate danger of or result in damage or injury to the person of any other individual. The... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6706 2001–02 |
Public hearings/initiativesThe Secretary of State must hold public hearings on initiative measures that have been certified to the general election ballot by the Secretary of State. The hearings must be held from 45 to 15 days before the general election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6754 2001–02 |
Unemployment benefitsMaximum unemployment insurance benefits are extended for workers who are unemployed due to a lockout. Benefits are payable until the lockout is terminated or until the worker has received 60 weeks of benefits, whichever occurs first. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
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