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 1583 1993–94 |
Part-time academic employeesFor the purpose of determining which part-time faculty at community and technical colleges are eligible for state mandated retirement and insurance benefits, a standard formula will be used. The hours worked by part-time... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1584 1993–94 |
Part-time faculty salariesMakes an appropriation of ten million nine thousand three hundred ninety-seven dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1588 1993–94 |
Insurance contractsDeclares that benefits provided by particular individual disability insurance policy forms are reasonable in relation to the premium charged if the insurer has filed a loss ratio guarantee with the commissioner. Specifies the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1603 1993–94 |
Higher ed tuition/finan aidTuition: Tuition statutes are revised. Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition fees instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1607 1993–94 |
Early retirementProvides for the reduction of retirement allowance by one percent per year between the age at retirement and the normal age of retirement. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1620 1993–94 |
Moneys owed to stateDirects the state auditor to contract with a private collection agency for the collection of accounts more than six months past due. Requires the preparation of a bimonthly list of all accounts receivable which clearly... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1629 1993–94 |
Education fundingRequires state lottery funds deposited into the general fund to be used for the exclusive benefit of public education. Deletes deposits into the housing trust fund. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1663 1993–94 |
Property tax/senior citizensLimits the taxable value of residential property for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1664 1993–94 |
Property tax deferral/sr citAllows a claimant to defer that portion of the real property taxes on the claimant's principal residence that exceeds the authorized tax limit. Prescribes a formula for computing the authorized tax limit. Prescribes the... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1674 1993–94 |
Higher ed instit disclosuresEach institution of higher education, private vocational school, degree granting institution and schools licensed to operate in Washington must notify students if the institution is in danger of losing institutional or program... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1675 1993–94 |
Discrim against health provdDirects the commissioner to conduct investigations, hold hearings, and issue orders to ensure that all licensed health care providers are treated without discrimination in access, coverage, and payments by insurers. Provides... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1681 1993–94 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." Such a signed statement must also be filed with a... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1687 1993–94 |
Haz waste/pollution dischargProhibits a state or local government agency from issuing a permit for the discharge of hazardous waste onto property not owned by the permittee. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1699 1993–94 |
High school dropoutsRequires each student to be provided with written notification of admissions policies and procedures for the community and technical colleges in the student's districts. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1700 1993–94 |
Commission on womenLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1724 1993–94 |
Sexual abstinenceThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is directed to publicize and make available to school districts a listing of the instructional materials available that give substantial emphasis and encouragement to sexual... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1731 1993–94 |
Public works/electrical distCode cities with a population of 20,000 or more are not required to comply with competitive bidding or day labor reporting requirements with respect to public works that relate solely to electrical distribution and generating... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1732 1993–94 |
Cable television accessA tenant of a multiple dwelling premises is granted the right of access to cable television service if an access agreement exists between the landlord and an operator holding a franchise - an operator with municipal or state... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1807 1993–94 |
Attorneys fees against stateRequires the office of financial development to report annually to the legislature on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1843 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings of proprtDeclares that the reduction of the fair market value of property by the imposition of a regulation on its use constitutes a taking of property for which compensation is required. Exempts police power actions to prevent a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1852 1993–94 |
Historic preservationBy January 2, 1994, the office will provide each state agency with a list of the agency's properties currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. By January 2, 1995, each state agency that owns property will... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1853 1993–94 |
Historic resources task forcThe historic resources and local government task force is created composed of an unspecified number of persons appointed by the director of the Department of Community Development. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1854 1993–94 |
Maritime historic preservatnA Maritime Historic Restoration and Preservation Council is created. The council will consist of: (1) four legislators; (2) four members of the recreational boating community, appointed by the governor; (3) the secretary of... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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