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 2357 1993–94 |
Exceptional sentencesProvides for an exceptional sentence for a sexual offense against a child under eighteen when the offender injured the child, threatened to injure the child, or used or threatened to use a weapon. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2360 1993–94 |
Disruptive students disciplnAuthorizes school districts to require students to conform to dress and grooming codes, requires parents to participate in the student's education, and to require stricter discipline. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2378 1993–94 |
Alternate operator servicesSpecifies the competitive conditions and rates for providers of alternate operator services or private pay telephone services. Establishes fees to defray the costs of an inspection program by the utilities and transportation... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2383 1993–94 |
Property tax deferralsProvides that the land on which the residence stands must not exceed five acres at the time of first filing by a claimant. Takes effect for taxes collectable in 1994. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2393 1993–94 |
Emergency services voluntrsAuthorizes an emergency services volunteer to claim an exemption of twenty percent of the tax due under RCW 82.44.020(1) and (2) for one motor vehicle registered to the volunteer per registration year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2394 1993–94 |
Federal officers' arrestsSpecifies the circumstances when a federal agent may make arrests for violations of state law. Provides the same immunity from suit as a state or local officer. Requires delivery of the person arrested to a magistrate or state... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2396 1993–94 |
Inmate medical careA DOC inmate, unless they are unable to pay, must make a $5 co-payment for medical visits. The inmate may pay at the time of the visit or have the co-payment deducted from his or her personal account. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2417 1993–94 |
Salmon enhancementAuthorizes the sale of excess salmon eggs and carcasses by regional fisheries enhancement groups with the revenues to be used on projects that support artificially and naturally produced salmon. Authorizes harvest of surplus... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2425 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionA senior citizen or disabled person must occupy the residence on January 1 of the year tax relief is provided. If the person's income is reduced during the assessment year, the person may use income for the assessment year,... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2431 1993–94 |
Pharmaceutical pricesFor prescription drugs delivered to retailers (those who sell directly to consumers) located in Washington State or for prescription drugs eventually sold to Washington customers by out-of-state retailers: (1) Manufacturers... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2437 1993–94 |
Sex offenses against childrnIncreases penalties for offenders who commit sex offenses against children. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2460 1993–94 |
Transportation fundingTransfers one hundred million dollars from the general fund to the transportation fund on April 1, 1994. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2485 1993–94 |
Workers' comp premium liabltThe wage deduction that covers state fund employees' one-half share of industrial insurance medical aid premium is changed for workers in the construction industry. For these workers, the wage deduction may not be more than... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2490 1993–94 |
Future teachers scholarshipParticipants in the future teacher conditional scholarship program may repay their service obligations in one of two ways. Participants may teach in the state either in the public schools or in approved education programs. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2500 1993–94 |
Private property regulationProvides that a regulation of private property or restraint of land use is prohibited unless specified notice and hearing procedures are followed. Requires a regulation of private property to have the least possible impact... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2525 1993–94 |
Chiropractic care reviewRequires that the initial review of chiropractic health care be performed by a chiropractor. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2527 1993–94 |
Chiropractic review boardThe chiropractic peer review process is repealed. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2538 1993–94 |
PUD private developer agrmntRevises RCW 54.44.020 to authorize public utility districts to enter into agreements with unregulated private nonutility developers. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2545 1993–94 |
Minor work rules evaluationThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to begin an immediate evaluation of its minor work rules, and report to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 1994. The report is to include a | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2567 1993–94 |
B&O tempry surtax repealRepeals RCW 82.04.2201. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2575 1993–94 |
Equity in dissolutionCreates the task force to develop strategies for analyzing the financial consequences on older women and men caused by the dissolution of long-term marriages, to reduce the economic impact of dissolution, and to ensure equity... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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