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 1871 1993–94 |
Chiropractic care/workers coThe health services available to injured workers include chiropractic treatment in appropriate cases within the scope of practice. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1874 1993–94 |
Emergency services departmntThe House State Government Committee and the Senate Government Operations Committee will conduct an interim study of the governance of fire protection and emergency management services. The study may include whether the two... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1881 1993–94 |
Coastal transportationMakes an appropriation of twenty million dollars to provide for the construction of transportation-related tourism and outdoor recreation facilities from Illwaco to Forks. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1882 1993–94 |
Coastal economic recoveryMakes an appropriation of ten million dollars to provide for coastal economic recovery. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1885 1993–94 |
Coastal economic recoveryCreates the coastal economic recovery account for deposit of revenues from coastal fishing and recreational activities, and from federal funds received by the state for oil and gas exploration, habitat restoration, grants for... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1906 1993–94 |
Midwives liability insuranceIncreases the availability of cost-effective, high-quality maternity care by making malpractice insurance available for midwives. Requires all insurers to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1918 1993–94 |
New business start-upsPromotes the creation and success of new small businesses through entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, and tax credit and deferrals. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1920 1993–94 |
Telecommuting task forceCreates a telecommuting task force to examine transportation congestion in King county and potential ways telecommunications technology could be used to mitigate the problem by allowing people to work in their homes. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1924 1993–94 |
Historic preservationRevises penalty provisions for violation of the historic preservation requirements of chapter 27.53 RCW. Authorizes nonprofit corporations to protect one or more abandoned cemeteries. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1961 1993–94 |
Hyogo prefecture sister statThe sum of $45,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the Office of International Relations and Protocol for the biennium ending June 30, 1993, and any amounts remaining on June 30 are reappropriated. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1970 1993–94 |
Limited jurisdiction courtsRequires adequate notice to defendants of any charges being made against them. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1971 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the authority to establish and coordinate a pilot long-term care insurance program referred to as the Washington Long-term Care Partnership. The Department of Social and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1985 1993–94 |
Liquidators' rights/premiumsA liquidator of an insolvent insurance company may collect from the insurer's agent or broker, or from a premium finance company, unpaid premiums whether earned or unearned. An agent, broker, or premium finance company is not... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2002 1993–94 |
Coastal economic recoveryMakes appropriations for a coastal economic recovery plan. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2020 1993–94 |
Business tax creditsAuthorizes the credits for areas adjacent to an eligible area if at least fifty percent of the employees of a business reside within the area. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2021 1993–94 |
Temporary worker housingDirects the state building code council to conduct a study on methods to reduce the cost of rehabilitation or new construction of buildings and structures used as temporary worker housing. Repeals RCW 19.27.078. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2022 1993–94 |
Auto insurance proofEstablishes an identification system for demonstrating compliance with state-required motor vehicle liability insurance. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2024 1993–94 |
Stray logs recoveryRepeals provisions of chapter 76.40 RCW. Provides for the prevention and reduction of stray logs adrift on waters of the state. Provides for civil actions and criminal penalties for violations of the act. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2063 1993–94 |
Teaching of geographyEstablishes the Washington geographic reform alliance program to enrich and supplement the geography curriculum. Makes an appropriation of seventy-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2086 1993–94 |
Budget adoptionProvides that the governor and the members of the legislature shall forfeit all travel expenses, lodging expenses, and per diem allowances until such time as a budget bill is enacted. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2087 1993–94 |
Tax system revisionDirects the department of revenue to conduct an analysis of the state tax system to develop recommendations for comprehensive tax system reform. Requires an initial report by September 1, 1994. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2099 1993–94 |
Ethics in government/campaigCreates a commission on ethics in government and campaign practices. Specifies the duties of the commission. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2109 1993–94 |
Nursing facilities taxationCreates a fund to be divided among facilities with a disproportionate share of medicaid residents which will allow such facilities to fund needed improvements. Establishes a formula to determine the amount of the fund. Creates... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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