Lynn Kessler
Representative
· Democrat
· District 24
· most recent term 2009–10
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148
Bills as prime sponsor
47
of those became law
1,754
Bills co-sponsored
14,531
Recorded votes
1.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3014 2009–10 |
Rural co. investmnt projectsExtends the rural county sales and use tax deferral program (program) from July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2020. Counties with an unemployment rate which is at least 20 percent above the state average for three years and community... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 13, 2010 |
| HB 2854 2009–10 |
State higher ed loan programCreates the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) Account. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 2875 2009–10 |
Health savings accountsRequires the Public Employees Benefit Board to develop and approve a health savings account with a high-deductible health plan as an option for employees. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3147 2009–10 |
Equipment in data centersProvides a retail sales and use tax exemption for server equipment and power infrastructure for computer data centers. The exemption expires on April 1, 2018. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 2, 2010 |
| HB 2777 2009–10 |
Domestic violence provisionsMakes a number of changes to the laws relating to domestic violence, including changes in the areas of law enforcement and arrest, no-contact and protection orders, firearms possession, sentencing reforms, treatment and... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 274, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 1317 2009–10 |
Criminal justice employeesExempts the photographs and month and year of birth information in personnel files of criminal justice employees and workers from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2939 2009–10 |
Driver abstract/not at faultRequires the Department of Licensing to indicate in a driving abstract obtained for employment purposes that an individual was not at fault in an accident if an individual provides court records to that effect. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 30, 2010 |
| HB 2782 2009–10 |
Security lifeline actDesignates the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as the executive sponsor of the planning process for creating a user-friendly electronic Opportunity Portal to allow Washington residents to access a broad array... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 8, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2867 2009–10 |
Early learningMakes legislative findings relating to the connection between early childhood development and children's social and academic functioning and success in school and beyond, and the current shortage of high-quality programs for... | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2935 2009–10 |
Hearing brds/envir, land useCreates the Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office by consolidating the powers, duties, and functions of the Environmental Hearings Office and the Growth Management Hearings Boards. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| HB 2420 2009–10 |
Industries/working land baseRequires the Employment Security Department to analyze forest product industry occupations to determine key growth factors, employment projections, and education and skill standards required for green occupations. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2541 2009–10 |
Forest products industryDirects the Department of Natural Resources to develop landowner conservation proposals that support forest landowners by December 31, 2011. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2547 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesModifies the provisions regarding motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise agreements, including those related to terminations of franchises, warranty work, designated successors to franchise ownership, unfair... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2481 2009–10 |
DNR forest biomass agreemntsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to maintain a list of all potential sources of forest biomass on state lands for the purposes of making biomass available for sale and conversion into energy, biofuels, and... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| HB 2758 2009–10 |
Wholesale sales/excise taxModifies the seller's permit program for wholesale purchases to improve, clarify, and correct provisions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2913 2009–10 |
High school programsAuthorizes non-high districts to form an inter-district cooperative to offer an Innovation Academy Cooperative (Academy) for their high school students. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| HB 1017 2009–10 |
Records and meetings boardCreates a committee to study and make recommendations related to the creation of an administrative board to oversee and administer the Public Records Act and the Open Public Meetings Act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1051 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1154 2009–10 |
Disposable shopping bagsProhibits a local government from imposing monetary charges on the transfer of disposable shopping bags. Provides that the act is to be curative, remedial, and retrospectively applicable to January 1, 2008. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1181 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits access the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1191 2009–10 |
Renewable solar energyEstablishes cost recovery incentives for investments in commercial customer-generated solar electricity energy systems. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1316 2009–10 |
Court protection of publ recAuthorizes a court injunction for the production of public records if the court finds the request or requests were made for the purpose of harassment. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1320 2009–10 |
Sch employee sexl misconductProtects registered school students from sexual misconduct by school employees. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1334 2009–10 |
Columbia and Snake riversDefines "conservation operation and maintenance savings" to include certain present or future water savings. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1368 2009–10 |
License plate replacementRemoves the requirement for Department of Licensing to have a mandatory replacement of license plates. | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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