Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Horn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2673 1995–96 |
Information services boardTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of information services pertaining to information technology planning, policies, and standards and oversight of agency technology projects to the information... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2677 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage license platAuthorizes the plates in lieu of the Centennial design license plates. Requires an additional fee of twenty-eight dollars for the plates. Provides that the revenues shall be used to support the arts and history education of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1460 1995–96 |
SEPA exemptionsThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules increasing categorical exemptions for minor new construction and minor land use decisions within urban growth areas designated by a county planning under all of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1749 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur/misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2042 1995–96 |
Overtime compensation exemptFor the purposes of determining exemptions from the state overtime wage requirements, the employer's payment of additional compensation for overtime is not to be considered in determining whether the person is paid on a salary... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2074 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsThe project identification number contained in the 1994 supplemental transportation appropriations act is modified to clarify the Legislature's intent in appropriating funds for the West Lake Sammamish Parkway to SR 202... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2089 1995–96 |
Taxpayer relief act of 1995(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/13/95) Revises the state current policy of applying its sales and use taxes to machinery, equipment, and installation labor used in manufacturing, research and development, and other activities.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2209 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2210 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionThe Business and Occupation Tax service rate increases adopted in 1993 are reduced by half, effective January 1, 1997. The reductions are as follows. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2211 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionThe Business and Occupation Tax service rate increases adopted in 1993 are reduced by half, effective April 1, 1996. The reductions are as follows. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2512 1995–96 |
Goodwill taxationExempts the goodwill of a business from ad valorem taxation pursuant to RCW 84.36.070. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2364 1995–96 |
Video lottery terminalsEstablishes conditions for location and number of terminals. Prescribes the distribution of wages to players, operators, common school construction fund, counties, cities, and the gambling commission. Establishes requirements... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1026 1995–96 |
Private prop regulatory fairProhibits the regulation of private property or a restraint of land use by a governmental entity unless an analysis of the total economic impact is prepared and made available to the public at least thirty days prior to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1028 1995–96 |
Health services act implemenAll effective dates not presently in effect are delayed one year, except for the school employee benefit merger with the Health Care Authority, which is delayed from October 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, the workers'... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1029 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packageCurrent procedures are modified to render the commission's proposed uniform benefits package a recommendation to the Legislature requiring affirmative legislative action to take effect. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1033 1995–96 |
Impact fees/property taxProvides that a portion of the assessed value of new construction and improvements to property shall be exempt from taxation for four assessment years. Provides that the exempt portion shall be an amount equal to the impact... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1085 1995–96 |
Unemp insur contributn ratesRevises provisions for the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1111 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsUntil June 1, 1998, the WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such time as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide inter-LATA service. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1137 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes supplemental appropriations for transportation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |