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 1874 2007–08 |
Reentry of offendersChanges several areas of law to assist offenders who are released from the Department of Corrections facilities to successfully transition into the community while maintaining public safety. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1885 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied baccalaureate degree pilot program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1905 2007–08 |
Early learning & child careDirects the Department of Early Learning to provide grant funding, within amounts specifically appropriated, to maintain staff and services at selected early learning and child care centers on public college campuses. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1970 2007–08 |
Pharmacy paymentsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a technical assistance program for pharmacy providers under state medical assistance programs. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2000 2007–08 |
Health coverageRepeals RCW 48.43.005 and 48.43.018 relating to eligibility for health coverage. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2019 2007–08 |
Signature gatherersRequires signature-gatherers to sign initiative and referendum petitions. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2024 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanProvides for an appropriation of funds to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program at the University of Washington School of Law, and attaches requirements to such | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2025 2007–08 |
Common school curriculumRequires all public school districts to adopt a statewide curriculum developed by the superintendent of public instruction for students in grades K-12 by the 2009-2010 school year. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2036 2007–08 |
Shooting rangesProtects a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range in this state. Makes rules adopted by any state department or agency for limiting levels of noise in terms of decibel level that may occur in the outdoor atmosphere... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2089 2007–08 |
Funds for long-term careProhibits employers, providers, and entities receiving state funds to provide long-term care services from using these funds to assist, promote, or deter union organization. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2117 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2188 2007–08 |
Fuel distributorsReduces business and occupation tax rates for certain fuel distributors. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2192 2007–08 |
Public school art programsDirects that lottery proceeds currently dedicated to paying off bonds for the construction of Safeco baseball field be dedicated to the school art program restoration account after the Safeco bonds have been retired. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2196 2007–08 |
Veterans with disabilitiesRequires the department to develop a procedure for certifying businesses owned by veterans with disabilities and maintain a list of businesses owned by veterans with disabilities on the department's public web site. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2205 2007–08 |
State park feesProvides that, in addition to the vehicle license fees required under RCW 46.16.0621, there shall be paid and collected at the time of initial or renewal registration for each motor vehicle an additional fee of five dollars.... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2260 2007–08 |
Local tax administrationDeclares that for the purposes of administration and collection under chapter 35.102 RCW, municipal business and occupation and public utility tax classifications are to be uniform to the extent determined by the department... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2295 2007–08 |
Olympic & Kitsap higher eduProvides for a study of the higher education needs of the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2303 2007–08 |
Bilingual teacher mentoringCreates a Bilingual Teacher Mentoring and Training Program which assigns bilingual teacher/mentors to bilingual students in their junior and senior years of high school and provides a curriculum and support services for... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2325 2007–08 |
Community development fundCreates the Community Development Fund in the State Treasury to provide grants for capital projects in urban and rural distressed communities. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2339 2007–08 |
Math & science improvementRequires the mathematics and science improvement initiative to provide the capacity and resources for educational service districts, school districts, and schools to conduct a broad range of activities, depending on the level... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2417 2007–08 |
Property tax deferralProvides a 50 percent property tax deferral for households with income of $57,000 or less. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2428 2007–08 |
Staphylococcus aureusFinds that methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus poses a serious threat to the health of the residents of Washington state. Intends to establish a system for monitoring invasive methicillin resistant staphylococcus... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1417 2007–08 |
State patrol benefitsAdds surviving spouses and dependent children of members of the Washington State Patrol retirement system (WSPRS) killed in the line of duty to the definition of emergency service personnel whose survivors may enroll in Public... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 488, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
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