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 1176 1993–94 |
Indian education committeesRequires a copy of any notice regarding budgetary hearings to be sent to the chairperson of all Indian education committees within the school district. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to work with the school... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1201 1993–94 |
Shared leaveState employees may donate sick leave hours and their personal holiday to the shared leave program. Employees must maintain a minimum sick leave balance of 100 hours after the donation. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1241 1993–94 |
Business closure processState requirements for notice of plant closures and employees layoffs are established. The promotion of labor-management committees to assist dislocated workers is recognized as the primary response to business closures and layoffs. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1262 1993–94 |
Landlord-tenant dutiesThe Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is declared to cover all landlord-tenant relationships and duties. Locally adopted landlord-tenant ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the requirements of... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1268 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe Public Disclosure Commission must adopt recommended spending limits for candidates for state executive and legislative offices. With certain exceptions, the commission must base its recommended spending limits on the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1279 1993–94 |
Luring of minor/disabledDeclares that the prohibited act is a class C felony offense. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1289 1993–94 |
Negligent drivingSpecifies the elements of the crime of negligent driving in the first and second degree as it relates to alcohol or drug violations. Establishes penalties for negligent driving in the first and second degree. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1295 1993–94 |
RCW 41.26.281 recodificationThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1299 1993–94 |
Firearms on school premisesThe prohibition against any student carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapons on public or private school premises is expanded to apply to any person. A school district is not required to admit a student from another... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1313 1993–94 |
Higher ed leases/gender equiApplies to the property of institutions of higher education and the common schools. Designates the gender equity provisions of chapter 28A.640, chapter 28B.110 RCW, and RCW 28B.15.455 through 28B.15.480. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1359 1993–94 |
Public hazards/civil courtCourts may not enter an order or judgment that has the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard. Any agreement or contract that has the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard is void, contrary to public policy,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1364 1993–94 |
Higher ed volun student feesThe legislation states that the Legislature intends for student organizations to have access to higher education institutions registration and student account systems for collection of voluntary student fees. The process for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1366 1993–94 |
Charitable solicitationsProvides for the regulation of commercial fund raisers. Specifies disclosures required of all charitable organizations seeking contributions. Requires written authorization to use an organization's name in soliciting contributions. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1369 1993–94 |
Vocational educationTuition Recovery Trust Fund : By June 30, 1998 rather than May 18, 1992, a minimum operating balance of $1,000,000 will be achieved in the tuition recovery trust fund, and maintained thereafter. That minimum balance will be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1377 1993–94 |
Timber recovery programsThe Timber Recovery Coordinator, the Agency Timber Task Force, and the Economic Recovery Coordination Board are extended to June 30, 1995. The timber programs in the Public Works Trust Fund and the Community Economic Recovery... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1465 1993–94 |
Tax deferral programsThe sales tax deferral and job creation B&O credit programs are extended until July 1, 2000. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1470 1993–94 |
Youth suicide preventionDirects the superintendent of public instruction to develop a youth suicide prevention program for use in the public schools. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1475 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe expiration of the WSC on July 1, 1993, is repealed. The commissioner may enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer, and at other times of the year that may compliment their school curriculum. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1487 1993–94 |
Wetlands inventory and mapRequires notification to landowners prior to public hearings on the adoption of the proposed designation of wetlands. Requires transmittal of the regulations and inventory map to the county assessor within sixty days of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1489 1993–94 |
DUI multiple convictionsProvides for punishment for a felony as prescribed under RCW 9.92.010. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1514 1993–94 |
Olympic nat resources centerThe Olympic Natural Resources Center will be operated by a board of directors. The board members will be appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1516 1993–94 |
Criminal street gangsThe term "criminal street gang" is defined and added to the definition section of the Sentencing Reform Act. Criminal street gang means any ongoing group of three or more persons that has as one of its primary activities the... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1522 1993–94 |
Community economic developmnPrescribes the objectives of the program to focus economic efforts on those local communities facing severe economic changes and building the skills and capacities of communities to respond to economic change. Provides for a... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1576 1993–94 |
Child support obligationsCurrent law is clarified to provide that a contempt action is a remedy to enforce any support order established by a court or pursuant to an administrative hearing. A contempt action may be used to enforce a support order... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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