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 2778 1999–00 |
Property tax levyReduces the total state property tax levy by 6.2 percent. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2782 1999–00 |
Alienation of affectionsDeclares that it is the policy of the state of Washington to encourage, nurture, and protect the institution of marriage and the spouses and children therein, and to provide legal redress against persons who wrongfully... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2785 1999–00 |
Flotation devicesDirects the department to include a written statement on all original and renewal vessel registrations providing notice of the requirements of RCW 79A.60.160(4) and of the penalty for violation. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2787 1999–00 |
Teacher housing supplementFinds that there is a need to provide a housing supplement to the salaries of low-salaried teachers in areas of the state that are most impacted by housing affordability issues. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2796 1999–00 |
Confinement costsAn offender who, at any period in time, has a total consecutive period of confinement greater than one year must serve that confinement in a state facility. This includes terms of confinement from more than one sentence, as... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2710 1999–00 |
SheriffPlaces restrictions on the use of the term "sheriff." | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2742 1999–00 |
FirearmsRevises provisions relating to restoration of the right to possess a firearm. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2748 1999–00 |
National board certificationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall provide annual salary stipends of $3,500 per year to teachers who have attained NBPTS certification, subject to legislative funding. The teachers may receive the annual... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2613 1999–00 |
Miranda warningDeclares that, in determining whether or not any statement, admission, or confession of a defendant was voluntarily made, the presence or absence of any Miranda warning is not conclusive on the issue of voluntariness but is... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2616 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle licenseProvides that, when a person pays the fee required under any law dealing with licenses for, registration of, or the right to operate a vehicle upon the public highways or waters of this state, he or she may elect to pay twice... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2619 1999–00 |
Contracting outDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services, including services that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2651 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedC Makes an offender's fifth DUI within seven years a class C felony. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2704 1999–00 |
Agency emplymnt/space freezeEstablishes a freeze in the amount of state agency employment and floor space. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2526 1999–00 |
Outstanding warrantsC Allows courts of limited jurisdiction, with the approval of the local legislative body, to enter into agreements with bail bond agencies to execute bench warrants issued for an accused = s failure to appear or violation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2557 1999–00 |
Law library servicesDirects the state library to investigate the possibility of contracting with the vendor or vendors of online electronic legal research services for the provision of such services state-wide through the county law library system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2583 1999–00 |
Vehicle license info disclosProvides that the registered owner of a vehicle may forbid the department from disclosing the vehicle licensing record if the registered owner is not a business entity. The vehicle's registered owner must provide the... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2480 1999–00 |
Reiter pond hatcheryMakes an appropriation of ninety thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the state wildlife account to the department of fish and wildlife solely to operate Reiter pond hatchery. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2484 1999–00 |
Fire protection policy brdThe FPPB must develop programs or processes to improve the cost-effective and efficient delivery of fire protection services. The FPPB must also develop uniform standards for fire protection vehicles and equipment. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2486 1999–00 |
Property tax reformProvides for property tax reform. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2492 1999–00 |
DUI penaltiesC Makes an offender's third DUI within seven years a class C felony. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2497 1999–00 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThree years are added to the presumptive sentence range if the manufacturing of methamphetamine either: (1) occurs in a structure or vehicle where a child less than 16 years old is present; or (2) causes a child under the age... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2507 1999–00 |
Telephone solicitation listDirects the attorney general to establish and maintain a no sales call list. The no sales call list shall contain the name and telephone number or numbers of residents who do not want to receive telephone solicitation calls.... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2432 1999–00 |
Tobacco enf reward programAuthorizes the board to provide a reward up to the maximum amount determined under this act to any person who provides information leading to the seizure and forfeiture of any property subject to seizure and forfeiture under... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
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