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 1088 1995–96 |
Sex offense/definitionThe definition of sex offense under the Sentencing Reform Act is clarified to apply only to offenses which are felonies. For purposes of sex offender registration, the definition of sex offense includes a felony or misdemeanor... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1250 1995–96 |
Indust insurnce award paymntCompensation orders must be complied with by the Department of Labor and Industries within 60 days of the time they are entered. If documents necessary to make payments have been requested from the injured worker, compensation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1610 1995–96 |
Prosecution/victim involvmntThe prosecuting attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victims of all crimes against persons of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, and ascertain any objections or comments the victims have... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1669 1995–96 |
Island tourist facilities/txThe mitigation of tourism is defined to include various facilities for the use of tourists. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1692 1995–96 |
Clerks' feesProvisions of the code concerning fees collected by the clerk of the superior court are restructured under the following format: (1) a section is created which specifies the fees that are divided between the county, the state... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 292, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1156 1995–96 |
Educational foundationsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to hire a contractor to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and organizations for the establishment and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1425 1995–96 |
Privileged communicationsA peer support counselor may not be compelled to testify about any communication made to the counselor by an officer while receiving counseling. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1858 1995–96 |
Crime victims advocacy offceThe Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is established by statute in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1035 1995–96 |
Death investigatn/DSHS facilThe Department of Health, DSHS, local health departments, coroners and medical examiners develop a consistent process for reviewing unexpected deaths of minors under certain conditions. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1081 1995–96 |
Felons' additional crimesThe court is authorized to require that the conditions of community supervision imposed with a second or later sentence begin immediately, and continue throughout the duration of the consecutive term. The violation of these... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1015 1995–96 |
Double amendments correctionVarious sections of the Revised Code of Washington are reenacted to merge multiple amendments made in the 1994 legislative session. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1062 1995–96 |
Juv serious violent offensesPrevious juvenile adjudications for serious violent offenses are always included in criminal history for purposes of determining the standard sentencing range under the SRA. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1512 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to augment the adopt-a-highway program to include activities such as planting and maintaining vegetation, controlling weeds, removing graffiti and performing other roadside... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1873 1995–96 |
Consumer leasesLeases of motor vehicles are exempt from the $25,000 limit for application of state laws regulating consumer leases. A definition and disclosure requirements for "capitalized cost," "capitalized cost reduction," and "adjusted... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1433 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumntsA person who knowingly defaces a state monument or memorial is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who causes damage to a state monument or memorial does not need to act maliciously. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1856 1995–96 |
Hazardous sub/lender liabltyThe Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) is modified to clarify the liability of lenders. A lender is not liable as an owner or operator if the lender acquires title to a contaminated site simply by foreclosing under the... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1188 1995–96 |
Loan-to-value ratiosThe statutory provision limiting the maximum loan-to-value ratio to 90 percent for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies is removed. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions must determine, by rule,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1285 1995–96 |
Surplus line insuranceAgents, brokers, solicitors, and adjusters and surplus lines trade associations who furnish information to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner regarding unauthorized insurers are immune from civil liability for providing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1453 1995–96 |
Reserve officers' retirementCounties are included within the local governments whose reserve law enforcement officers are allowed to join only the pension benefits portion of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension Fund, if that option is... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1687 1995–96 |
Court-appntd specl advocatesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is required to distribute all funds appropriated by the Legislature for the statewide technical support, development, and enhancement of court-appointed... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
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