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 2632 1995–96 |
Offshore oil and gasRevises RCW 43.143.010 to make the prohibition permanent, not just until July 1, 2000. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2525 1995–96 |
Traffic death offensesProvides that the following offenses may be prosecuted at any time after their commission: (1) Vehicular homicide; (2) vehicular assault if a death occurs; and (3) hit-and-run injury-accident if a death results. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2527 1995–96 |
Paid signature gatherersRequires a notice that paid signature gatherers were used to obtain voter's signatures to be placed in the voter's pamphlet. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2540 1995–96 |
Marriage license informationRequires the application to state whether an applicant is under a court or administrative order to pay support for a child, dependent person, a former spouse and in what monthly amounts. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2541 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include gender identity in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2542 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2547 1995–96 |
ImmunizationEncourages the development of a state-wide child profile system for tracking data and reminders for immunizations, thus enabling the state to reach the ninety percent immunization rate set forth in the public health... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2555 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsAuthorizes SPI to provide technology initiative grants to the extent funds are appropriated. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2560 1995–96 |
Watershed restorationMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2564 1995–96 |
Property exempt from taxatnExempts from property taxation the portion of land otherwise taxed under the current use tax provisions that is subject to restrictions on harvesting timber or the production of agricultural or horticultural produce or crops... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2568 1995–96 |
Agency rules agendasRequires state agencies to prepare annual fiscal year rules agendas. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2569 1995–96 |
Permit assistance centerRequires the center to publish and keep current an inventory listing briefly describing all permit laws and handbooks describing in more detail each permit law. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2479 1995–96 |
Guilty and mentally illSpecifies the findings which a trier of fact must reach for the guilty and mentally ill decision. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2348 1995–96 |
Land develpmnt permit disputEstablishes procedures for an application for mediation and for notification to other affected landowners. Provides for the selection of a special master to mediate the dispute. Calls for informal hearings. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2351 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnSpecifies the conditions to be met to be eligible for the exemptions. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2352 1995–96 |
Community radio statns/taxExempts community radio stations from property taxation. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2357 1995–96 |
Distressed area businessesRevises the definitions for "eligible business projects." Increases the tax credits for each qualified employment position created from one thousand to two thousand dollars after January 1, 1997. Provides tax credit for the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2360 1995–96 |
Expert witness/mental illnesDeclares that an expert may not testify as to whether the defendant formed or had the capacity to form the mental state for the crime charged. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2361 1995–96 |
Competence/criminal procedngProhibits a defendant from presenting evidence that a mental illness prevented the defendant from forming the requisite mental state for the crime unless the defendant has first pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2362 1995–96 |
Employee skills trainingAuthorizes a B&O tax credit for the value of state-approved employer-provided or state-approved employer-sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of incumbent employees. Applies to... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2364 1995–96 |
Video lottery terminalsEstablishes conditions for location and number of terminals. Prescribes the distribution of wages to players, operators, common school construction fund, counties, cities, and the gambling commission. Establishes requirements... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2373 1995–96 |
Library organztns/tax exemptExempts the first twenty thousand dollars received from the sale of used books, videos, and sound recordings. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
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