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 3164 2009–10 |
Rainwater harvestingReaffirms that households may collect rainwater without a water right. Authorizes the department of ecology to prohibit new systems for the capture, storage, and use of rainwater in a specific locality if it is determined that... | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3170 2009–10 |
Forest firesModifies forest fire prevention and suppression provisions regarding: (1) The department of natural resources' obligation to protect certain forest land and state and privately owned unimproved lands located outside of fire... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2998 2009–10 |
Suspending monetary awardsSuspends state employee monetary performance-based awards through June 30, 2011, including those for Washington State Civil Service, exempt, and Washington Management Service (WMS) employees. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2010 |
Feb 15, 2010 |
| HB 2362 2009–10 |
Judicial branch agenciesCreates surcharges for certain services provided by superior and district courts. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 572, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1527 2009–10 |
Boarding home medicaid ratesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to hold at least one public hearing with at least 30 days notice when it plans to implement an upward or downward adjustment to the daily Medicaid payment rate for... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1751 2009–10 |
Rural cnty public facilitiesAllows a rural county to impose the rural county sales and use tax for 25 years from the date the county changes the tax rate from 0.08 percent to 0.09 percent as long as the 0.09 rate is first imposed before August 1, 2009. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 511, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1824 2009–10 |
Concussion mgmt/youth sportsRequires the development and dissemination of information and forms regarding the nature and risk of concussion and head injury, including risk associated with continuing to play. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 475, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| HB 2122 2009–10 |
Newspaper industry B & O taxReduces the business and occupation tax rate for printing and publishing newspapers, from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent of gross income. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1640 2009–10 |
U of W consol endowment fundExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act certain financial and commercial information relating to investments in private funds by the University of Washington (University). | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 1856 2009–10 |
Tenants who are victimsAllows a tenant or household member who is the victim of unlawful harassment to terminate a rental agreement with no further obligation if certain conditions are met. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| HB 2287 2009–10 |
State agency paper useRequires each state agency, by July 1, 2010, to implement a paper conservation and recycling program. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| HB 1385 2009–10 |
Sch employee sexl misconductDefines the term "enrolled student." | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2009 |
May 4, 2009 |
| HB 1038 2009–10 |
Specialized forest productsImplements the recommendations of the Specialized Forest Practices Work Group, including the creation of a dual permitting system and a change in the scope of products that require a permit under the specialized forest... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| HB 1733 2009–10 |
Current use valuation progsIncludes land used for equestrian activities such as stabling, training, riding, clinics, schooling, shows, and grazing for feed in the current use farm and agricultural land current use program. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| HB 1355 2009–10 |
Opportunity internship progCreates the Opportunity Internship Program (Program) to provide incentives for local consortia to build educational and employment pipelines for low income high school students in high demand occupations in targeted industries. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1487 2009–10 |
Resident studentsExpands the definition of "resident student" to include persons who hold lawful nonimmigrant status under an H-1, E-3, or L visa and meet other requirements, as well as such persons' spouses and dependents. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1437 2009–10 |
Fish & wildlife chaplainAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to use the services of a volunteer chaplain. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 24, 2009 |
| HB 1580 2009–10 |
Pilot local water mgmt progAuthorizes the creation of a Water Management Board with designated membership, authority, duties, and responsibilities. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| HB 1997 2009–10 |
Puget Sound science researchLimits expenditures from the Puget Sound Scientific Research Account to research programs and projects selected by a process developed and overseen by the Puget Sound Science Panel. | Fred Finn (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1328 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1049 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefExpands the definition of "veteran" for purposes of veterans' relief programs to include current members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves who have been deployed to serve in an armed conflict. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 2585 2007–08 |
Newspaper supplement taxAllows reduced taxation of electronic versions of newspapers. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| HB 2602 2007–08 |
Victims' employment leaveRequires employers to provide reasonable leave to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or whose family members are victims. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
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