Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Horn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1672 1995–96 |
State gov performance auditProvides for independent, regular performance audits of state government. Creates an audit committee. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1676 1995–96 |
School employee travel allowLimits travel allowances for certain school district employees. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1705 1995–96 |
Utility line clearing/taxPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric supply lines and equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1714 1995–96 |
New/expanded business/tax dfA statewide retail sales and use tax deferral program for a new or expanded manufacturing operation is created. The deferral applies to state and local sales and use tax on materials and labor, including services necessary for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1729 1995–96 |
Lake water/noncommcl irrigatLegislative findings are made. On its own initiative or in response to a petition submitted by at least 10 percent of the owners of single-family residences abutting a lake or reservoir, the Department of Ecology must... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1736 1995–96 |
Commercial driving instructrA person who qualifies under administrative rule to teach the classroom and laboratory phases must pay a $10 exam fee. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1766 1995–96 |
Agency collective bargainingExempts records which would disclose, directly or indirectly, the strategy or position to be taken by an agency during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations, or grievance or mediation proceedings. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1779 1995–96 |
Injured workers' medicl beneExtends deadlines for reports and pilot projects on medical benefits for injured workers. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1789 1995–96 |
Water rights transfersProvides that conserved water may be transferred without limitation. Prohibits the department from initiating relinquishment proceedings as a result of information gained through a proposed water rights transfer. Establishes... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1791 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceTwo state commissions, known jointly as the Washington Water Resources Commissions, are created. One is for eastern Washington and one is for western Washington. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1826 1995–96 |
Gambling taxesProvides that taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs shall not exceed ten percent of the net proceeds. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1836 1995–96 |
Animal population controlProvides for the issuance of special "animal population control license plates." Requires a fee of thirty dollars to be deposited in the animal population control account. Provides for low-cost spaying and neutering services... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1843 1995–96 |
Plumbers advisory boardExpiration dates for each of the members of the Advisory Board of Plumbers are specified. The term of the member who is a journeyman plumber expires July 1, 1995. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1844 1995–96 |
Plumber certification enforcAuthorizes local governments to enforce the provisions of RCW 18.106.170 and 18.106.020. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1869 1995–96 |
Unemp conp/work referralAuthorizes the commissioner to enter into agreements with labor organizations that refer employees for work opportunities pursuant to a collective bargaining contract. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1915 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersExtends self-insurer workers' compensation coverage to contractors and subcontractors of self-insured employers. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1960 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitLimits property tax increases to one hundred six percent of the levy for the previous year or one hundred percent plus the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1976 1995–96 |
Domed multipurpose stadiumsAuthorizes a three percent admissions tax on events in county-owned stadiums with a seating capacity of over forty-five thousand. Requires the revenues to be used only for repairs, maintenance, and improvements of the stadium.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2048 1995–96 |
Apprenticeship trainingAffords state workers the same opportunities for training as the federal apprenticeship laws and regulations. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2098 1995–96 |
Terrorist actsRequires the death penalty for a person convicted of a terrorist act resulting in the death of an innocent person. Requires expedited sentence reviews, appeals, or collateral attacks arising from a conviction of a terrorist act. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2099 1995–96 |
School construction fundingAppropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2148 1995–96 |
Foreign orgs/license platesAuthorizes special license plates for vehicles registered to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. Exempts the vehicles from the regular motor vehicle license fees. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2258 1995–96 |
Beer, liquor, cigarette taxAmends RCW 66.24.290, 82.08.150, and 82.24.020 to eliminate the increases in the taxes. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 2080 1995–96 |
Transportation fundingThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1995-97 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.134 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |