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 2391 1995–96 |
School safety fundingMakes an appropriation of fourteen million one hundred thousand dollars for pupil transportation. Makes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars for school security. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2407 1995–96 |
Orthotists & prosthetistsEstablishes an orthotics and prosthetics advisory committee. Designates the responsibilities of the committee in regulating the practices. Designates requirements for licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2409 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings bdsDeclares an intention that implementation of the growth management act focus on locally developed and locally implemented strategies to manage population growth, rather than planning based on decisions made at the state or... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2412 1995–96 |
DUI blood & breath alcoholReduces the level of blood and breath alcohol standards for intoxication from 0.10 to 0.08. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2427 1995–96 |
Growth management fundingRevises the appropriation for CTED for the benefit of counties and cities planning under the growth management act. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2437 1995–96 |
Property valuation limitsProvides that if the petition is regarding property with a true and fair value under two hundred fifty thousand dollars, neither the county board of equalization nor the state board of tax appeals may change the amount of the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2439 1995–96 |
Campaign finance commissionDirects the citizens' commission on campaign finance to study the campaign finance practices, laws on campaign finance, and the effects of these laws, issue periodic reports on these laws, and propose legislation altering... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2276 1995–96 |
Dependency cases/notice publRevises RCW 13.34.080 to reduce the required period for publication of a notice regarding a dependency case from three weeks to two consecutive weeks. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2282 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationRequires the chief law enforcement officer to notify the sheriff of the county where a sex offender intends to locate when an offender is to be released from jail. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2319 1995–96 |
Indigency determinationRequires a consideration of whether a person has access through friends and relatives to resources adequate to retain counsel. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1002 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxRevises the property tax exemption thresholds in RCW 84.36.381. Prohibits revenue - neutral tax shifts in violation of RCW 43.135.035 or section 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1003 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled sales/use txExempts low-income senior citizens and disabled persons from sales and use taxes on landscape maintenance and horticultural services. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1007 1995–96 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsDeclares that the position of sheriff shall be nonpartisan except in counties where the position is declared to be a partisan office by the county's home rule charter. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1013 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programAuthorizes the expansion of the program to include, in addition to litter control, such additional responsibilities as planting vegetation, controlling weeds, graffiti removal, and other roadside improvements. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1033 1995–96 |
Impact fees/property taxProvides that a portion of the assessed value of new construction and improvements to property shall be exempt from taxation for four assessment years. Provides that the exempt portion shall be an amount equal to the impact... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1037 1995–96 |
Schools/community use fundngIn addition to the existing authority of school districts to levy taxes for maintenance and operation support, a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services is authorized. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1045 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency actionsIn civil actions, except civil infraction actions, vehicle impoundment hearings, and driver's license actions, the court shall award to a prevailing party other than the State of Washington, fees and other expenses of the litigation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1072 1995–96 |
Gang assaultsProvides that a person acting in concert with at least one other person in assaulting one victim, and causing bodily harm, is guilty of a class C felony offense. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1074 1995–96 |
Driver's license revocationAuthorizes the revocation for any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle serves an integral function. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1075 1995–96 |
Motorcycle safety educ accntDeletes authorization for use of funds for motorcycle endorsement examinations. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1077 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/taxationRevises the existing exemptions from the business and occupation tax provided by RCW 82.04.365. Provides criteria for exemption from the retail sales tax imposed by chapter 82.08 RCW. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1083 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1084 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe death benefits provisions are changed to allow a surviving spouse or eligible children of a LEOFF member who dies with either 10 years of service, or retirement eligibility, to receive a 150 percent refund on accumulated... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1109 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsAll inmates are required to pay a co-payment of no less than $3 each time they receive health care they have initiated. Co-payments are not required for emergency treatments, visits initiated by health care staff, or for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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