Lynn Kessler
Representative
· Democrat
· District 24
· most recent term 2009–10
2009–10 · House · D · LD 242007–08 · House · D · LD 242005–06 · House · D · LD 242003–04 · House · D · LD 242001–02 · House · D · LD 241999–00 · House · D · LD 241997–98 · House · D · LD 241995–96 · House · D · LD 241993–94 · House · D · LD 24
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 2695 2009–10 |
Insurance verificationRequires the department of licensing to establish an online insurance verification system using web services for motor vehicles registered in this state. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2723 2009–10 |
Assault of child, 1st degreeChanges the mens rea required for committing the crime of assault of a child in the first degree from a recklessness standard to a negligence standard when the result is great bodily harm. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2724 2009–10 |
Assault of child, 1st degreeModifies provisions relating to assault of a child in the first degree to include persons sixteen years old or older that are guilty of the crime. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2725 2009–10 |
Assault of child, 1st degreeModifies a mandatory condition of community custody for the offense of Assault of a Child in the first degree to prohibit contact with children under the age of 13 unless an adult knowledgeable about the offender's conviction... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2727 2009–10 |
Assault of child, 1st degreeModifies the offender score for the crime of assault of a child in the first degree. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2728 2009–10 |
Criminal act, definitionRevises the exceptions to the definition of "criminal act" as it relates to crime victims compensation and assistance. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2736 2009–10 |
Office of open recordsCreates an independent Office of Open Records. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2778 2009–10 |
Domestic violenceMakes 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) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2793 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships and same-sex couples in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2816 2009–10 |
Fuel taxes on exported fuelEstablishes a fuel tax credit of 35 cents per gallon against the Washington's 37.5 cent fuel tax rate resulting in a 2.5 cent fuel tax for fuel exported to other states. If the importing state's fuel tax is between 35 cents... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2837 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsRequires limited service pregnancy centers to provide truthful information about their services, ensure that any reproductive health information provided is medically accurate, and maintain the privacy of and respect a... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2857 2009–10 |
Renewable energy targetsProvides an additional form of compliance with the annual eligible renewable resources targets for qualifying utilities experiencing low load growth. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2862 2009–10 |
PERS/dir. of fire protectionPermits individuals employed as the State Director of Fire Protection (State Fire Marshal) that were previously members of the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) to remain members... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2937 2009–10 |
Trans system policy goalsAdds the goal of "economic vitality" to the established policy goals for the state's transportation system. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2946 2009–10 |
Tuition-setting authorityAddresses an institution of higher education's tuition-setting authority. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2980 2009–10 |
Agricultural burning feesIncreases agricultural burning permit fees charged by the Department of Ecology for field burning and pile burning. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3021 2009–10 |
Medicaid nursing facilitiesEstablishes a quality assurance fee assessment on nursing facilities that will expire on June 30, 2013. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3052 2009–10 |
Gill net & purse seine gearRequires, with exceptions, the Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules ensuring equal commercial salmon fishing time between gill nets and purse seines in the Puget Sound. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3056 2009–10 |
Pretrial release & detentionProvides procedures for the pretrial release on conditions or the pretrial detention of defendants. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3074 2009–10 |
Premature infantsRequires the department of health to: (1) Examine and improve hospital discharge and follow-up care procedures for certain premature infants; (2) Use guidance from the centers for medicare and medicaid services' neonatal... | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3080 2009–10 |
Info technology in state govExpands the duties of the department of information services and the director of the department with regard to information technology in state government. Requires the director of each state agency to designate an existing... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3100 2009–10 |
Firearms safety educationRequires the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, to develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3127 2009–10 |
Newspaper-labeled supplementEliminates the June 30, 2011, expiration date for the preferential tax rate for printing and publishing newspaper supplements and Internet-based versions of printed newspapers. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3146 2009–10 |
University building purposesAuthorizes the University of Washington to use student building fees, trust revenues, and University Tract revenues from a local non-appropriated account. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3154 2009–10 |
Florists/sales and use taxRevises the definition of "florist" for the purposes of a streamlined sales and use tax agreement. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)