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 1248 2001–02 |
Unemployment insurance$ Allows an individual whose separation from employment was necessary because of domestic violence or stalking to receive unemployment benefits. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| HB 1474 2001–02 |
CTED$ Renames the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) the Department of Community Development (DCD) and reestablishes the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) on July 1, 2001. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2002 |
| HB 3026 2001–02 |
Rescue tug safety accountFinds that the recent placement of a rescue tug at Neah Bay has provided a valuable service, assisting disabled commercial vessels and preventing major oil spills. Realizes that the tug may also escort high risk vessels,... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| HB 3027 2001–02 |
Ergonomics rules repealedImplements the governor's competitiveness council report on regulations concerning ergonomics. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| HB 3009 2001–02 |
Social service programs$ Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to terminate General Assistance-Unemployable recipient's benefits unless the recipient demonstrates no material improvement in his or her medical or mental condition at... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| HB 2986 2001–02 |
Habitat mitigation banks$ Authorizes development and use of wildlife and fish habitat banking to compensate for the loss of habitat. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| HB 2992 2001–02 |
Trans-related impact fees$ Cities and counties may only assess impact fees for residential construction after the project is completed or occupied. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| HB 2983 2001–02 |
Motorists info sign panels$ Authorizes the Department of Transportation to auction off the installation and maintenance of motorist information signs to a private contractor. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2989 2001–02 |
HOV lanes$ Lanes can only be limited to high occupancy vehicles (HOVs) Monday through Friday. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2959 2001–02 |
Administrative rule adoptionRequires gubernatorial approval of all agency rules. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 2002 |
| HB 2977 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife oversight$ Abolishes the Salmon Recovery Office with the intent that some of the savings be directed to the Fish and Wildlife Commission to hire independent staff. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 20, 2002 |
| HB 1254 2001–02 |
Real estate tax exemption$ An exchange of real estate is exempt from the state portion of the real estate excise tax if the exchange is between a private entity and the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Department of Interior, and the exchange... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 1437 2001–02 |
Park & rec commissioners$ Removes the prohibition on park and recreation districts from nominating candidates in a primary election. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2307 2001–02 |
Timber substitution$ The prohibition against the substitution of timber is codified in statute and is administered by the Department of Revenue. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2322 2001–02 |
Nonparent visitation$ Allows a nonparent to petition the court for visitation with a child if certain criteria are met. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2330 2001–02 |
Resident tuition$ Expands the definition of "resident student" under the tuition statute. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2430 2001–02 |
Health ins/small employers$ The requirement that health carriers offer a basic health lookalike insurance plan is eliminated. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2465 2001–02 |
Defining rural counties$ Modifies the definition of ? rural county @ under the 0.08 percent local option sales and use tax for public facilities in rural counties to include a county that is less than 225 square miles in size. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2469 2001–02 |
Broadcasting industry$ Prohibits broadcasting industry employers from requiring certain employees to enter into noncompetition agreements. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2507 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle theft$ Divides the crime of taking a motor vehicle without permission into two degrees. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2962 2001–02 |
Agency rulesDeclares that an agency may not adopt a proposed rule unless the legislature has had the opportunity to consider the proposed rule during a regular session or special legislative session as defined in Article II, section 12 of... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2002 |
| HB 2963 2001–02 |
Administrative rulesDirects state agencies to make a good faith attempt to notify businesses affected by rule changes that may subject noncomplying businesses to penalties. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2002 |
| HB 2964 2001–02 |
Significant leg rulesDeclares that this act revises rule-making requirements to assure that the legislature can carefully review rules that impose significant requirements on citizens before the rules take effect. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2002 |
| HB 2958 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises Washington estate taxes on estates with no federal tax liability. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2002 |
| HB 2953 2001–02 |
Video pull-tabsProvides for the regulation of video pull-tabs. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2002 |
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