Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Ahern
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2800 2003–04 |
Taking a motor vehicleProvides that, if the offender is being sentenced for taking a motor vehicle without permission in the first degree, taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree, or taking a motor vehicle without permission... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2801 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2832 2003–04 |
Staffing services taxationReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service businesses from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent or 0.471 percent, depending on the nature of the service. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2857 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequires the teaching of the relationship of the Declaration of Independence to the constitutions of the United States and Washington state. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2860 2003–04 |
EphedrineLimits sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2747 2003–04 |
Internet filtering/librariesDeclares that a computer that: (1) Is located in a lending library supported by public funds, public school library or media arts center, or in the library of a public institution of higher education; (2) Can access the... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2749 2003–04 |
AbortionDeclares that RCW 9.02.100 provides that every woman has the fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion. Finds that the right to refuse to have an abortion should receive more emphasis in state law. Declares an... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2642 2003–04 |
DUI penaltiesMakes a third DUI offense within seven years a class C felony. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2678 2003–04 |
Transfer studentsProvides that, if a concerted work stoppage or strike by teachers in a school district continues for one or more regularly scheduled school days, the students residing in and currently enrolled in that district are eligible to... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2570 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsProvides a water-sewer district with the option of contracting for engineering services by selecting either a qualified firm that can provide the services at the lowest cost or the most qualified firm that can provide services... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2586 2003–04 |
Water-sewer dstrct propertyRequires that an initial appraised value be determined by a real estate appraiser before a water-sewer district board can conduct a private sale of district property with a value of $2,500 or less. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2588 2003–04 |
Bloodborne pathogensRevises provisions concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2599 2003–04 |
Abortion/informed consentProvides that no abortion shall be performed or induced except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed or induced. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2613 2003–04 |
Vessel auctionsProvides that an auction company licensed under chapter 18.11 RCW and licensed as a motor vehicle dealer under chapter 46.70 RCW may sell at auction all vessels that a vessel dealer is authorized to sell. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2617 2003–04 |
Abortion/parent notificationEstablishes parental notification requirements for abortion. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 1190 2003–04 |
Alternative cert programsRequires school districts to permit classified staff to retain employee status while participating in the alternative routes to teacher certification program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1193 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1497 2003–04 |
Criminal statutesMakes a variety of non-substantive changes to criminal statutes. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1593 2003–04 |
Delivery of endorsementsProvides discretion to the county recording officer in the delivery of recorded documents. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2006 2003–04 |
Nuisance abatement powersProvides counties with explicit statutory authority to declare what shall be a nuisance, to abate a nuisance, and to impose and collect fines upon parties who may create, cause, or commit a nuisance. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2249 2003–04 |
License renewal/militaryAllows a member of the armed forces to renew any state-required license without incurring a late renewal fee if the he or she was unable to renew the license on time because of out-of-state military service. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2421 2003–04 |
Chemical dependency protocolFinds that standardized chemical dependency assessment protocols should be required in court-involved chemical dependency cases to ensure accurate assessments and treatment plans. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2428 2003–04 |
Draft registrationProvides that a person who applies for an original, renewal, or replacement instruction permit, intermediate driver's license, driver's license, or identicard, and who is less than twenty-six years of age, and is required to... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2388 2003–04 |
Voting requirementsEstablishes procedures to ensure that persons who vote are United States citizens. Repeals RCW 29A.08.230. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |