Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jack Cairnes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1116 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1729 2001–02 |
Surplus line brokers$ A nonresident may be licensed by the Insurance Commissioner as a "surplus lines" broker. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1027 2001–02 |
Horse racing compact$ Authorizes the Washington Horse Racing Commission to participate in a multi-state committee that will create and issue a national license to participants in parimutuel horse racing. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 1280 2001–02 |
Hit and run$ Increases the penalty for hit and run resulting in death. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 1125 2001–02 |
Lodging combined sales tax$ Requires local sales taxes to provide an exemption for lodging if the total sales tax rate would exceed the greater of 12 percent or the total sales rate in effect on December 1, 2000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 29, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |
| HB 3170 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt/financial asst$ Appropriates $101.8 million for the 1999-2001 biennium for assistance to cities and counties for specific purposes. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 2505 1999–00 |
Multiple-unit dwellings/taxC Expands the areas included in the 10 year property tax exemption for multiple-unit housing projects by lowering the eligible city population threshold from 100,000 to 50,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| HB 2647 1999–00 |
Flaggers$ Requires revision of safety rules governing flaggers, with emergencies rules effective by June 1, 2000, and permanent rules effective by March 1, 2001. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| HB 2846 1999–00 |
Agents & brokers$ The copy of the notice that must be provided to the agent or broker regarding cancellation, renewal or non-renewal of an insurance policy can be sent electronically. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| HB 2022 1999–00 |
National guard scholarship$ Removes residency for the purposes of tuition as a eligibility requirement for the national guard scholarship program. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2109 1999–00 |
Indian housing authorities$ Exempts from taxes that property of a tribal government, tribal housing authority, or inter-tribal housing authority that has been designated for use in tribal low-income housing. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2400 1999–00 |
Business & professions lawC Makes technical corrections to various sections of Titles 18 and 19 RCW. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2528 1999–00 |
Sewage capacity charges$ Eliminates maximum monthly rates and the 15 year duration for capacity charge. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2532 1999–00 |
Volunteer pilots$ Allows the Department of Transportation's Aviation Division to use pilot registration fee revenue to recognize its volunteers. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2418 1999–00 |
WWII oral history project$ The World War II Oral History Project is established to preserve, for the education of our state's children, the history and memories of the veterans and other citizens who contributed to the state and country during World War II. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| HB 2491 1999–00 |
DNA testing/prisoners$ Allows persons sentenced to death or life without the possibility of release to request postconviction DNA testing of evidence in certain circumstances. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| HB 2766 1999–00 |
Recreational vehicles$ The legal length for motor homes is increased from 40 feet to 46 feet. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| HB 3154 1999–00 |
Health insurance$ Makes clarifying, technical changes to individual health insurance legislation passed during the 2000 legislative session (E2SSB 6067). | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 23, 2000 |
| HB 2853 1999–00 |
Advisory council/blind$ Amends current law to reflect changes in the Rehabilitation Advisory Committee required by federal law. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 22, 2000 |
| HB 3160 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle excise taxDeclares that license tab fees shall be thirty dollars per year for motor vehicles, regardless of year, value, make, or model, beginning January 1, 2000. Provides that, for the purposes of this section, "license tab fees" are... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 3161 1999–00 |
Limiting tax increasesProvides that any tax increase imposed by the state shall require voter approval. Declares that, for the purposes of this section, "tax" includes, but is not necessarily limited to, sales and use taxes, property taxes,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 3162 1999–00 |
Seniors/disabled property txIncreases property tax relief for senior citizens and disabled persons by providing a tax credit for taxes levied by the state, continuing tax relief while residing in adult family homes and boarding homes, allowing deduction... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 2031 1999–00 |
Midwives/women's health care$ Midwives are included among the health care practitioners with whom health carriers must provide direct access to women's health care for their enrollees. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |
| HB 2399 1999–00 |
Natural resource law$ Makes technical corrections to various sections of Titles 76, 78, 79, and 79A RCW. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 17, 2000 |