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 1621 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesAuthorizes a deduction from the measure of the tax up to ten thousand dollars per month. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1622 1995–96 |
Sales & use tax ratesReduces the rate from six and five-tenths to six and three-tenths percent of the selling price. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1640 1995–96 |
Postsecondary ed/NW countiesDirects the higher education coordinating board to evaluate the postsecondary education needs of the Snohomish, Island, and Skagit county area and provide recommendations concerning the preferred organizational model. Makes an... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1670 1995–96 |
Court facilitator programsImposes a surcharge of ten dollars on cases filed in superior court to pay for the expenses of the courthouse facilitator program to provide basic services to pro se litigants in family law cases. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1689 1995–96 |
Distressed taxpayers defrrlsAuthorizes a claimant to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income up to a maximum dollar amount as designated. Designates conditions to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1691 1995–96 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsProvides for the state mental health and chemical dependency quality assurance council. Appoints a five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1694 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise taxes/distribEffective July 1, 1995, the formula for deriving funds to the Central Puget Sound public transportation account (CPSPTA) and the public transportation systems account (PTSA) is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1697 1995–96 |
Death investigations systemsDesignates funding sources to provide for death investigations systems. Repeals section 44, chapter 275, Laws of 1994. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1708 1995–96 |
Commun corrctns offcrs/fireaAuthorizes community corrections officers to carry firearms during the course of their official field duties. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1713 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victims/minrsAuthorizes the minor to give consent. Requires an attempt to contact the parent if the minor agrees. Does not require the parent to pay for the examination. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1740 1995–96 |
Firearms/state capitol bldgsProhibits firearms in state capitol buildings. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1743 1995–96 |
Dental hygienistsAuthorizes a dental hygienist with two years' practical clinical experience to perform dental hygiene services without the supervision of a dentist. Provides for the appointment of an advisory committee and calls for a report... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1751 1995–96 |
Assault of a nurseProvides that the assault of a nurse or other health care worker who was performing their official duties is a class C felony. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1767 1995–96 |
Manufactured homes/disputesDeclares an intent to strengthen consumer warranties, to create a fund from which consumers may be compensated for deficiencies, and to set up procedures by which claims can be filed and acted upon without resort to courts or... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1791 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceTwo state commissions, known jointly as the Washington Water Resources Commissions, are created. One is for eastern Washington and one is for western Washington. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1793 1995–96 |
State patrol wage bargainingDeclares that the public employer of state patrol officers for wage-related matters is the governor, and the public employer for nonwage-related matters is the state patrol. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1795 1995–96 |
World language instructionIncreases efforts to maximize world language instruction in schools. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1797 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/harassmentRevises RCW 26.50.010 to include unlawful harassment in the definition of domestic violence. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1800 1995–96 |
World language/culture instrAuthorizes school districts to provide world language instruction to students who come from homes where the primary language is other than English. Authorizes instruction regarding the culture of the country from which the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1801 1995–96 |
Child care facilitiesThe child care coordinating committee will administer grants for before and after school child care programs. Grants may be used for needs assessments, planning and design of programs, equipment and supplies, capital... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1818 1995–96 |
Criminal justice fundingThe current statute is changed by authorizing that not more than 5 percent of the funds from the account can be available for appropriation for enhancements to the State Patrol Crime Lab system, as well as the continuing costs... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1819 1995–96 |
Youth anti-crime progrm fndsRevises RCW 3.62.090 to impose an additional assessment of fifty dollars against an offender to be used to fund youth anti-crime programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1834 1995–96 |
Early retirementProhibits state agencies from engaging through personal service contracts persons who take early retirement from service. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1839 1995–96 |
Mobile home relocation assisThe Mobile Home Relocation Assistance program is reenacted. Monetary relocation assistance is made available to all mobile home owners that are displaced due to a park closure, conversion to another use, or partial park closure. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1842 1995–96 |
Head injury trust fundImposes a twenty-five dollar fine in addition to the penalties set forth in RCW 46.61.5051 through 46.61.5053 to be deposited in the head injury trust fund. Creates a head injury trust fund advisory board. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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