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 2013 1999–00 |
Community empowerment zonesC Removes the sales and use tax exemption on services, materials, and labor used in the construction, expansion, or renovation of manufacturing or research and development business that are located in a county with a community... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2014 1999–00 |
Tobacco litigation moneysDeclares that moneys received by the state of Washington in accordance with the settlement of the state's legal action against tobacco product manufacturers, exclusive of costs and attorneys' fees, shall be deposited in the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2024 1999–00 |
Retired/disabled health careProvides that retired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a retirement allowance under chapter 41.32 or 42.40 RCW as of September 30, 1993, and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2026 1999–00 |
Liquor sale to minorsRepeals RCW 66.44.320. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2028 1999–00 |
Intoxication as defenseDeclares that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to any criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2032 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsDeclares an intent that patients covered by health plans receive quality health care and that they: (1) Have sufficient and timely access to appropriate health care services; (2) have choice among providers; (3) are assured... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2033 1999–00 |
Workers' comp ratingFinds that the retrospective rating plan provided for in RCW 51.16.035 has proven to be highly effective both in terms of improved workplace safety and injured worker outcomes. As a result, the number of industrial insurance... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2034 1999–00 |
Auto insurance senior discntProvides that, when the spouse of a fifty-five year old or older insured dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium paid by the... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2046 1999–00 |
Brain injury trust fundProvides that a one hundred dollar fine shall be assessed to a person who is either convicted, sentenced to a lesser charge, or given deferred prosecution as a result of an arrest for violating RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504,... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2056 1999–00 |
Optometrists' drug useDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2058 1999–00 |
Nonnative plants & animals$ An Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordination Committee is created to help prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species in the state. Inspection authority is given to the Washington State Patrol, the Department... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2074 1999–00 |
Infant care/leave from workPertains to situations where the separation was to allow the claimant to care for the claimant's newborn child under the age of one month, if the claimant gave notice to the employer at least thirty days before leave to care... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2082 1999–00 |
Restaurant taxationDeclares that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business as a restaurant, tavern, and bar; as to such persons the amount of the tax with respect to such activities shall be equal to the gross income derived... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2083 1999–00 |
State reserve accountsC Establishes a state reserve trust account funded by a state tax at a rate that is equal to a reduction in the unemployment tax rate. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2087 1999–00 |
Telephone slamming & billingThe Legislature finds that slamming and cramming are unfair and deceptive consumer practices. Current penalties and remedies need to be increased to deter these practices. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2101 1999–00 |
School funding reviewThe Temporary Citizens = Commission on School Funding and Education Excellence is created. The committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the state = s system of funding public schools using a two-stage process. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2104 1999–00 |
Retail employee wage paymentRequires retail or service employers to pay: (1) One hundred percent of the wage required by RCW 49.46.020 as cash wages; or (2) elect to pay tipped employees no less than eighty-five percent of the wage required by RCW... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2128 1999–00 |
Opportunity schools programThe Opportunity Schools program is established to provide for innovative teaching strategies and proven educational practices, shared decision making, and increased parental and community involvement. A school board may vote... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2131 1999–00 |
Cranial hairRequires insurance coverage for cranial hair prostheses for alopecia areata. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2134 1999–00 |
Water resourcesRevises water resources provisions. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2135 1999–00 |
Natural resources councilDeclares an intent to establish an intergovernmental body to share information, to coordinate policy direction, to ensure that all levels of government are involved in developing a salmon recovery response, and to assist the... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2136 1999–00 |
Foreign protection ordersC Allows courts and law enforcement agencies to recognize and enforce protection orders issued by out-of-state jurisdictions. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2140 1999–00 |
Rural area telecommunicatnsFinds that economic development is increasingly dependent upon the existence of an advanced telecommunications and information infrastructure. For a healthy economy, businesses located in rural locations need access to... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2141 1999–00 |
Salmon recovery foundationThe Governor is required to file articles of incorporation to establish the salmon recovery foundation, which will be formed as a nonprofit corporation. The foundation will not be a state agency. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2144 1999–00 |
Telecommunications regulatnFinds that state regulation of the telecommunications industry should focus less on price regulation and more on the promotion of competition. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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