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 2257 1995–96 |
Juvenile justiceRevises provisions relating to the participation of parents or guardians at juvenile court hearings. Authorizes pilot projects to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1102 1995–96 |
Shellfish tax exemptionShellfish which are raised from eggs or larvae, and which are under the physical control of the grower at all times, are exempt from excise tax provisions. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1270 1995–96 |
Tree harvesters/drivrs licenFarmers who haul Christmas trees and wood products from their own private tree farms need not obtain a commercial driver's license. Their vehicles must not exceed 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1611 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingNonprofit health or social welfare organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes on items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis. The exemption expires July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1995 |
May 13, 1995 |
| HB 1547 1995–96 |
Longshore/harbor workrs compThe temporary Washington State United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is extended to July 1, 1997. The advisory committee is to report annually to the Legislature regarding the plan. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1673 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe property tax deferral program is expanded to allow persons who are 60 years of age to apply for the program. The income threshold for the deferral program is increased to $34,000. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1088 1995–96 |
Sex offense/definitionThe definition of sex offense under the Sentencing Reform Act is clarified to apply only to offenses which are felonies. For purposes of sex offender registration, the definition of sex offense includes a felony or misdemeanor... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1610 1995–96 |
Prosecution/victim involvmntThe prosecuting attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victims of all crimes against persons of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, and ascertain any objections or comments the victims have... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1821 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp disqualifcFor unemployment insurance purposes, an individual who receives a settlement or other proceeds as a result of a negotiated settlement for termination of an employment contract with a public agency is considered to be receiving... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1858 1995–96 |
Crime victims advocacy offceThe Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is established by statute in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1583 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government fails to adopt procedures for reporting improper governmental activity, an employee may report alleged improper governmental action directly to the county prosecuting attorney. If the county prosecuting... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1603 1995–96 |
Deposit account informationIf a financial institution, in good faith, discloses certain information requested by a law enforcement agency, it is immune from liability for disclosure. A designated law enforcement officer is permitted to request... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1163 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionA leasehold excise tax exemption is provided to nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations providing character-building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services directed at persons of all ages. The exemption... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1246 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1343 1995–96 |
Port dist rates & chargesThe requirement that a port district file a schedule of its rates and charges with the WUTC is removed. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1501 1995–96 |
Insurance exam expensesThe inconsistent provisions in the statute governing examination expenses incurred by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, caused by double amendments in 1993, are corrected by recodifying the statute and making technical... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1226 1995–96 |
Salmon charter licensesThe statute is amended to provide that a salmon charter boat license allows for the taking of shellfish in addition to salmon and other food fish. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1512 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to augment the adopt-a-highway program to include activities such as planting and maintaining vegetation, controlling weeds, removing graffiti and performing other roadside... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1744 1995–96 |
Small telecommunicatns cos.Any LEC which serves fewer than 2 percent of the access lines in the state is exempt from the detailed annual reporting and budgeting requirements that currently apply to all public service companies. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1761 1995–96 |
Energy plant output measurmnThe definition that determines whether an energy project is considered by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is clarified by stating the 250 megawatt generating threshold for electricity production is measured using... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
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