Luke Esser
Senator
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · R · LD 482003–04 · Senate · R · LD 482001–02 · House · R · LD 481999–00 · House · R · LD 48
86
Bills as prime sponsor
24
of those became law
848
Bills co-sponsored
5,616
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1825 2001–02 |
Nonelected judicial officers$ Requires appointed judicial officers and commissioners of the superior, district, and municipal courts to run for election if they have worked specified amounts of time. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1830 2001–02 |
Athletic trainersFinds it necessary to regulate the practice of athletic training at the level of certification in order to establish professional standards of competence and conduct that ensures the public health and safety. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1842 2001–02 |
Cable subscriber infoProvides that a cable operator shall not collect personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber without the prior written or electronic consent of the subscriber concerned, unless the information is necessary to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1850 2001–02 |
Cmmnty hlth centr facilities$ The community health center assistance program is created within Washington Health Care Facilities Authority for the purpose of providing loans, subsidized loans or loan payment guarantees for qualifying community health... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1862 2001–02 |
School employees/housing$ Provides a housing allowance for non-supervisory classified and certificated school employees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1896 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersDeclares that the implementation schedule for rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, adopted on May 26, 2000, by the director of the department of labor and industries, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1910 2001–02 |
Physical therapy$ Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington University to offer a doctorate level degree in physical therapy subject to review and approval by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1919 2001–02 |
Motorcycle taillightsAuthorizes all motorcycles to have blue dot taillights. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1928 2001–02 |
AbortionDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1955 2001–02 |
Civil jury trial fees$ Increases demand jury fees in district courts for civil trials to $125. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1967 2001–02 |
School assessmentsStudents receiving home-based instruction and students attending private schools may voluntarily take the Washington assessment of student learning at district expense as part of the district = s ancillary services. If a... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1973 2001–02 |
Tipped wagesProvides that, on September 30, 2001, and on each following September 30th, the department of labor and industries shall establish an adjusted minimum tipped wage rate that is equal to seventy-five percent of the adjusted... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1976 2001–02 |
TERS$ Allows members of the Teachers Retirement System plan 1(TRS 1) to earn additional service credit above the 30-year cap, under certain conditions. | Brock Jackley (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1980 2001–02 |
Schools/bidding processProvides that the board may, after review, reject the bid of any bidder, if the board determines that it is in the best interests of the safety and well-being of the students, the public, or the employees of the school. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1986 2001–02 |
Residential propertyAmends RCW 19.28.261 and 18.27.090 to authorize certain residential property management entities to perform work on the owner's residential property. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1998 2001–02 |
Motor fuel marketing$ Prohibits a pattern of retail sales of motor vehicle fuel below cost. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2034 2001–02 |
Optometrists$ Optometrists may be certified by the Board of Optometry for the use of Schedule III through V controlled substances for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes related to the practice of optometry, after completing specified... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2056 2001–02 |
Growth management$ Adds an economic development element as a mandatory element of a Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plan. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2068 2001–02 |
Hgh school grad requirementsHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Beginning with the graduating class of 2008, public school students must successfully complete the WASL in reading in order to receive a high school diploma. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2077 2001–02 |
Witness statementsProvides that an out-of-court statement, not otherwise admissible by statute or court rule, made by a person describing an assault, or neglect of the declarant, when the act results in the death of or substantial bodily harm... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2090 2001–02 |
DSHS records$ Authorizes a cause of action for damages against the Department of Social and Health Services for the use or release of false or inaccurate information maintained in department records. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2120 2001–02 |
Energy generating facilities$ An exemption from the retail sales and use taxes is provided for the purchase or use of machinery and equipment used by facilities that generate electricity. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2121 2001–02 |
Transportation agenciesDirects the department of transportation, the department of licensing, and the Washington state patrol to implement a performance-based budgeting process that includes cost and quality performance metrics and provides a... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2140 2001–02 |
Court jurisdictionProvides that, if a court of limited jurisdiction orders a defendant to appear before the court following conviction and imposition of a deferred or suspended sentence and the defendant fails to appear for the hearing as... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2149 2001–02 |
Murder of a childIncreases penalties for first degree murder when the victim is a child. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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