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 2353 1995–96 |
Nonprofit educatnal foundtnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to contract with individuals or organizations in order to assist in establishing and developing educational foundations. The department will solicit... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 1421 1995–96 |
Distressed areas/busn incentThe state's package of incentives to encourage businesses to locate in economically distressed areas is amended and expanded. Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit The amount of tax credit available to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2889 1995–96 |
Inmate medical servicesProhibits the department of corrections from providing extraordinary, life-saving medical procedures for inmates sentenced to death. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2824 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementEstablishes a program by which certain professional licenses may be suspended if a person is ninety days or more in arrears on child support provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2855 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementDeclares that this act establishes a program by which certain licenses may be suspended if a person is one hundred eighty days or more in arrears on child support payments. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2858 1995–96 |
Teen court programDirects the office of the administrator for the courts to implement a grant program to fund "teen court" programs for juveniles who commit offenses, infractions, or are truants. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2873 1995–96 |
Chemical dependency counselrDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public by referral to and utilization of individuals in the delivery of human services who have demonstrated a particular level of competency in the core functions of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2818 1995–96 |
At-risk youthMakes technical and clarifying amendments to provisions regarding at-risk youth. Repeals RCW 13.32A.044. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2823 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle theftDeclares that a person is guilty of motor vehicle theft if the person commits theft of a motor vehicle, regardless of its value. Provides that motor vehicle theft is a class B felony. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2831 1995–96 |
Weatheriztn/energy assistancDeclares that a light and power business or gas distribution business shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed under chapter 82.16 RCW for grants for low-income energy-related programs to nonprofit organizations that... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2835 1995–96 |
Head start fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace any federal funding reductions to the head start program. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 1278 1995–96 |
Restitution ordersSection 1 of SHB 1047, as passed the House Law and Justice Committee, which amends the deadline for setting restitution in a criminal case, will apply retroactively if: (1) the court failed to set restitution within the 60-day... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1357 1995–96 |
Offender probation supervisnWhen superior court judges order supervision of a misdemeanant or gross misdemeanant, the Department of Corrections is responsible for supervising them. Superior court judges are no longer required to order supervision for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2777 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt comp/unfair laborAuthorizes unemployment compensation for unemployment resulting from a strike or lockout found to be an unfair labor practice. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2782 1995–96 |
Vending machine foods/tax exAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for bulk food products sold through vending machines. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2795 1995–96 |
Sex offender infrmatn releasRequires that, at the earliest possible date, and in no event later than thirty days before discharge, parole, or any other authorized leave or release, or before transfer to a community residential facility, the secretary... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2796 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tx deferrAuthorizes a deferral of the payment of real property taxes on the claimant's primary residence to the extent that the total of the taxes exceeds five percent of the adjusted gross income or up to eighty percent of the amount... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2798 1995–96 |
Corporate endangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of corporate endangerment if, while acting as a high managerial agent, he or she recklessly approves an action of the corporation that endangers public health or safety by creating... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2799 1995–96 |
Student attainment programsDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction to grant funds to selected school districts for the purposes of developing and implementing pilot programs designed to bring elementary grade students up to the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2801 1995–96 |
Deaf and deaf-blind studentsDirects the office of superintendent of public instruction to establish policies, programs, and rules to be disseminated to all school districts and other local educational agencies that promote the education of deaf,... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2763 1995–96 |
Investment in training/B & OProvides tax credits to employers who pay community colleges, technical colleges, or private vocational schools to provide adult basic skills and literacy education and occupational education to their employees. Requires an... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2764 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/sales & use txAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for manufacturing machinery and equipment used for maintenance, improvement, and research and development. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2766 1995–96 |
Electronic communctn privacyProvides that it is unlawful to read, alter, intercept or record any electronic mail or facsimile. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
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