Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Ahern
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2441 2007–08 |
Assistance compactsRequires each general authority Washington law enforcement agency to, within one year of the effective date of this act, enter into an agreement with the attorney general of the United States under 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1357(g) that... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2442 2007–08 |
Community notificationImproves sex offender community notification by disclosing to the public at large information regarding level I and II sex offenders who have a conviction for failure to register as a sex offender and adding information... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2443 2007–08 |
Sex offender inspectionsAuthorizes community corrections officers to perform random, unannounced inspections of sex offenders who have been classified as risk level III, have been convicted of a sex offense against a minor victim, or have a prior... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2445 2007–08 |
Biological sample submissionEnsures that every adult or juvenile individual who is a registered sex offender on or after the effective date of this act has a biological sample collected for purposes of DNA identification analysis. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2446 2007–08 |
Failure to register penaltyIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2490 2007–08 |
Peace officer personal infoDeclares that personal information about a commissioned peace officer, the officer's family, or both; or information that could easily lead to the discovery of the personal information; and that is not necessary for the... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2508 2007–08 |
Sex offender DNA databaseExpands the DNA database to include samples from all registered sex offenders. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1777 2007–08 |
Charitable organizationsMakes technical, administrative, and definitional amendments to the Washington Charitable Solicitations Act (CSA). | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 471, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| HB 2055 2007–08 |
Traumatic brain injuryAdds several provisions to assist individuals with traumatic brain injuries including: creating an advisory council, developing a public awareness campaign, facilitating support groups, and creating an account to fund the... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 2007 |
May 8, 2007 |
| HB 1543 2007–08 |
Economic development officerAuthorizes the revenues from the optional 0.08 percent local sales and use tax for rural counties to be used for the employment of personnel in an economic development office. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1953 2007–08 |
Insurance premium reductionsAllows for alternative delivery methods for senior driver accident prevention courses, including internet, video, or other technology-based delivery methods. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1556 2007–08 |
Walla Walla sweet onionDesignates the Walla Walla Sweet onion as the state vegetable. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| HB 1292 2007–08 |
Veterans' cemeteryEstablishes a veterans cemetery in Eastern Washington. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 2704 2005–06 |
Organized retail theftEstablishes three new theft-related crimes: Theft with the Intent to Resell, Organized Retail Theft, and Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2233 2005–06 |
Tuition waiver for veteransStates the Legislature's intent to make waivers available to all eligible admitted veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2804 2005–06 |
Nonprofit schools/tax exemptExpands the allowable uses of property eligible for tax exemption as a nonprofit school or college. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2617 2005–06 |
Off-road vehiclesAuthorizing certain local jurisdictions to allow off-road vehicles to operate on designated city or county roads. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 3317 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesMakes drunk driving a felony, ranked as a seriousness level V under the Sentencing Reform Act, if the offender: (a) has four or more prior offenses within 10 years; or (b) has ever been convicted of vehicular assault while... | John Ahern (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 1641 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationChanges the penalty for failing to register a vessel and display registration from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2676 2005–06 |
Interlocal agreementsAllows interlocal cooperative agreements, as an alternative to filing, to be made available in an electronic format on an agency's website. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 1815 2005–06 |
Small business incubatorCreates a competitive grant program for small business incubators and entrepreneurial support programs. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2325 2005–06 |
Housing/short subdivisionRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to enact land use ordinances permitting the division of single lots into multiple nonconforming lots, subject to specified conditions. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |