Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Ahern
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1441 2011–12 |
Surplus trans. propertyProvides a right of repurchase, subject to certain restrictions, to property owners whose properties were originally acquired through condemnation by the Washington State Department of Transportation and are later declared... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1442 2011–12 |
Abortion/parent notificationRequires notification to certain parties before a physician may perform an abortion on a person under the age of eighteen. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1456 2011–12 |
State & fed document displayRequires the department of general administration to develop and maintain a public display of the state Constitution, the federal Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1472 2011–12 |
State Christmas treeDesignates any evergreen tree placed or located in the rotunda of the state capitol building during the month of December as the official Christmas tree of the state. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1499 2011–12 |
Alternative learning progsProhibits a school district from advertising or marketing full-time enrollment in an alternative learning experience as a home-based instruction program. | Marko Liias (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1511 2011–12 |
Ferry system efficiencyMerges the Marine Employees' Commission (MEC) with the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) by December 31, 2011, and establishes the MEC as an independent division within the PERC. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1514 2011–12 |
"In God We Trust" lic platesCreates "in God we trust" special license plates. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1577 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsProhibits the Department of Licensing (DOL) from issuing a driver’s license or an identicard that is valid for identification purposes unless the applicant can document that he or she is a United States citizen or is lawfully... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1602 2011–12 |
Parents' rights restorationEstablishes the restoration of parents' rights act. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1623 2011–12 |
Felony DUI/prior offensesDecreases the number of prior offenses allowed before a conviction becomes a felony for driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1646 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultRaises the seriousness levels of the crimes of Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault and establishes sentencing criteria for sentencing multiple current offenses of vehicular homicide. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1655 2011–12 |
License plate replacementEliminates the requirement to periodically replace license plates unless the functional lifetime of the license plates has been exceeded. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1656 2011–12 |
Right to lifeEstablishes the Washington state life at conception act. Implements equal protection under the state Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1657 2011–12 |
Sex offensesEliminates the statute of limitations for the prosecution of Rape in the First and Second Degree when the victim is under the age of 18 years at the time the crime is committed and Rape in the First and Second Degree of a Child. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1687 2011–12 |
Property taxpayersImproves transparency and fairness of the property tax system to help increase taxpayer confidence. Gives greater taxpayer protections in the appeals process and provides more information to taxpayers so they can make informed... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1743 2011–12 |
DUI seven-year provisionEliminates the seven-year provision for prior offenses in statutes relating to driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1744 2011–12 |
Voluntary intoxicationProvides, unequivocally and solely, a legislative redefinition of the mens rea element for specific and general intent crimes where voluntary intoxication is alleged as part of a defense, that a voluntary intoxicated condition... | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1779 2011–12 |
Joint and several liabilityModifies provisions relating to joint and several liability. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1782 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRequires that the moneys contained in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and state funds for TANF programs, including the WorkFirst program, must be used in accordance with legislative policy set... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1806 2011–12 |
Storm water general permitsModifies certain requirements of the construction and industrial storm water general permits relating to adaptive management and water quality standards. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1823 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camerasEliminates the authorization for automated traffic safety cameras. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1945 2011–12 |
Judges' free speech rightsDeclares that judges and judicial candidates have a fundamental right to freely express and incorporate their beliefs and opinions in any statements made regarding any campaign or potential campaign for judicial office or any... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1955 2011–12 |
License plates/DUI offensesRequires the department of licensing to create and issue alternative license plates for persons convicted of certain DUI-related offenses. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1987 2011–12 |
Signature misspellingsProvides sufficient flexibility to county auditors to accept ballots where misspellings are present, yet the registered voter is clearly the same person. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1988 2011–12 |
County auditor namesProhibits the county auditor's name from appearing in the local voters' pamphlet in his or her official capacity or on the security envelope, return envelope, or any voting instructions or materials included with the ballot if... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |