Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jack Cairnes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1829 1999–00 |
School plant facilities$ Permits school districts to use state matching money and voter-approved bonds and levies to pay for new schools funded through lease-purchase arrangements. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1884 1999–00 |
Campaign accounts inspection$ Limits the time books of account must open to public inspections to a two-hour period eight days prior to a primary or election and by appointment at other times closer to the primary or election. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1960 1999–00 |
Retailer tax collection$ Requires sales and use tax changes to always take effect on October 1. Additionally, local governments must enact any sales or use tax changes by no later than July 1 of each year. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 3066 1999–00 |
Growth mngmnt infrastructure$ Establishes the growth management infrastructure account to assist counties and cities in financing infrastructure projects identified in growth management capital facilities plans. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 2973 1999–00 |
Judges/benefit paymentsProvides that the benefits of the judges of the superior courts and the courts of appeal shall be paid by the state. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3002 1999–00 |
TimberThe policy of the state is declared to be: (1) the enforcement of the ban on unprocessed timber from state trust lands to the extent required by federal law; and (2) the maintenance of competitive markets to the extent... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2930 1999–00 |
Medical savings accountsDirects the insurance commissioner to establish rules authorizing medical savings accounts for citizens of Washington. Medical savings accounts may be offered as either individual or group health plans. Contributions to a... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2838 1999–00 |
HOV lanesDeclares that the authority of the department of transportation and all local authorities to establish and enforce high-occupancy vehicle lanes is suspended until December 1, 2001. Repeals RCW 81.100.010, 81.100.020,... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2842 1999–00 |
Drug-affected infantsProvides that, when a newborn infant has been identified as being affected by the nonprescription use of a controlled substance by a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW primarily responsible for the care of a... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2857 1999–00 |
Agency rulesAn agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the Legislature has had the opportunity to consider the rule during a regular or special legislative session. If the proposed rule is published before November 1, the agency must... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2786 1999–00 |
Truck drivers/drug infoProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's or job applicant's substance abuse test results to a prospective or current employer of that employee is presumed to be acting in good... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2787 1999–00 |
Teacher housing supplementFinds that there is a need to provide a housing supplement to the salaries of low-salaried teachers in areas of the state that are most impacted by housing affordability issues. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2709 1999–00 |
Foster parent retention prgHouse Bill 2709 establishes a foster parent retention pilot program directed at foster parents caring for children who act out sexually. The Division of Children and Family Services will oversee a contractor who will provide... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2742 1999–00 |
FirearmsRevises provisions relating to restoration of the right to possess a firearm. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2379 1999–00 |
Transportation fundDirects the department to deposit into the transportation fund all revenue received from taxes imposed under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the sale of, use of, or charge made for: (1) Vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2706 1999–00 |
Firearms industry/actionsProvides that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state may sue the firearms industry for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting or arising from the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, sale,... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2455 1999–00 |
Legal services/DOCThe Secretary is prohibited from contracting with attorneys to provide legal services at a correctional facility if law libraries, law student interns, or volunteer attorneys are available at that facility. FISCAL NOTE:... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2533 1999–00 |
Civil service exemptionsAmends RCW 41.06.079 to adjust civil service exemptions in the department of transportation. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2551 1999–00 |
Property tax creditC Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2560 1999–00 |
Horse rcng comm/crmnl recordAuthorizes the commission to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data for any purpose associated with the investigation for suitability for involvement in horse racing activities authorized... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2574 1999–00 |
Inmate laborObjectives of the correctional system : The system should reflect the values of the community, including not displacing citizens from their jobs. Another stated objective of the system is to provide for inmate work programs... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2482 1999–00 |
Release of sex offendersPublic Notification: The Department of Corrections is responsible for the initial notification for level II and III offenders being released from state correctional facilities, and the Department of Social and Health Services... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2488 1999–00 |
Correctional industriesClass I Industries : Any agreement between an employer model Class I industry and the department must first be reviewed and approved by the Board. The review must include an analysis of the potential impact of the contract on... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |