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 2578 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrDesignates the accounts and funds which shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period. Revises the required deposit schedule for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2586 1993–94 |
Domestic violence victimsDomestic violence shelters will provide prevention and treatment programs to victims of domestic violence, including parenting support, education and conflict resolution skills, and information and referral services. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2587 1993–94 |
Motion picture fair competitProvides that it is an unfair business practice to violate the motion picture fair competition act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2591 1993–94 |
Chiropractors/primary careDeclares that a chiropractor is a primary care provider. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2596 1993–94 |
Legis info computer distribtThe joint Legislative Service Center is directed to make the following information available to the public in electronic form: legislative calendar, schedule of legislative committee hearings, list of matters pending on the... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2597 1993–94 |
School district bondsAuthorizes the acquisition of computer hardware and software technology enhancements to school facilities. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2609 1993–94 |
Energy facility sitingRevises the membership of the energy facility site evaluation council. Requires city and county comprehensive plans to include a process for the siting of energy facilities beginning July 1, 1996. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2611 1993–94 |
Sex offender registrationThe bill prohibits sex offenders from being registered in more than one county. Sex offenders must register in the county of their primary residence. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2624 1993–94 |
Pollution control tax incentMakes revisions to chapter 82.34 RCW to restore pollution control tax incentives. Repeals RCW 82.34.015. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2637 1993–94 |
State-held bad debt collectnThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is directed to develop a plan, involving the use of contracts with private collection agencies, to increase the collection of state debts where state employees have spent at least nine... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2648 1993–94 |
Publ emplymnt benefits lossTerminates public employment benefits of public employees or officials who are convicted of a felony offense. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2650 1993–94 |
Disabled parking spacesIncreases the penalty from fifty to seventy-five dollars. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2651 1993–94 |
Retired senior volunteer proMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2667 1993–94 |
Insurance fraudThe current statutory provision making it a crime to submit a false claim for insurance benefits is repealed and replaced with a broader provision that defines insurance fraud and makes it a crime. Insurance fraud is knowingly... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2672 1993–94 |
Property tax reliefA homestead exemption from the state property tax levy is provided for each owner-occupied single family residence. The exemption will operate by reducing the assessed value of each home by an amount equal to 35 percent of the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2677 1993–94 |
Commun, trade, econ dev deptThe Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development are merged effective March 1, 1994. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2678 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife departmentThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are merged effective March 1, 1994. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2685 1993–94 |
Cigarette vending machinesThe state liquor board is required to adopt rules that allow an exception to the requirement that a device be located not less than 10 feet from all entrance or exit ways to and from a premise if it is architecturally... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2689 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxRevises RCW 84.38.100 to lower the interest rate from eight to four percent. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2710 1993–94 |
Motorcycle helmet exceptionProvides an exemption when the operator possesses written verification from a licensed physician that he or she is unable to wear a helmet for physical or medical reasons. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2714 1993–94 |
Speech pathologists/audiologStrengthens existing regulation of persons offering speech-language and hearing service to the public. Creates the state board of speech-language pathology and audiology. Directs the board to adopt rules relating to standards... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2715 1993–94 |
Pilotage tariffsDirects the board of pilotage commissioners to combine and apportion the income and revenues resulting from pilotage tariffs established by the board for each of the pilotage districts. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2716 1993–94 |
Driving under the influenceProvides that a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs if a person has, within two hours after driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, or in the case of a minor has... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2717 1993–94 |
Agric commodities disparagmnIf a producer of an agricultural commodity suffers damages resulting from another person's dissemination of false information to the public regarding the commodity, the producer may bring a court action for damages. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2758 1993–94 |
Higher ed fees determinationProvides that services and activities fees at institutions of higher educations shall be used as determined by the services and activities fee committee. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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