Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Ahern
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3005 2005–06 |
State's operating budgetFinds that in 2002 the governor initiated a new process for development of the operating budget that brought significant benefits to the people of Washington and that, if maintained as an integral part of the state's ongoing... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3006 2005–06 |
Required reserve fundImplements a proposed constitutional amendment creating the required reserve fund. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3007 2005–06 |
Tax increase restrictionsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, any action or combination of actions by the legislature that constitutes a tax increase may be taken only if approved by a three-fifths vote of each house, and then only if state expenditures... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3008 2005–06 |
Limits on state expendituresRequires that, prior to final passage of the omnibus operating budget by the legislature, the expenditure limit committee shall meet to adjust the expenditure limit for transfers and cost shifts under RCW 43.135.035 (4) and... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3025 2005–06 |
Good samaritansDeclares that the following additional times shall be added to the standard sentence range if there has been a finding under this act that the victim of the crime stopped his or her vehicle while traveling on a public road to... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3061 2005–06 |
Wireless communicationsProvides excise tax exemptions for hands-free wireless communications devices. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3062 2005–06 |
Physical fitness servicesReduces taxes imposed on the provision of physical fitness services. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2952 2005–06 |
Growth management/SEPADeclares that the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW do not apply to cities and counties that plan under RCW 36.70A.040. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2954 2005–06 |
Parental rightsDeclares that this act is intended to ensure parents can rightfully guide and direct the affairs of their minor children. This act is also intended to ensure government appropriately respects and reinforces those rights, and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2968 2005–06 |
Trans permit efficiencyRe-authorizing the Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC), to develop environmental standards and best management practices for transportation projects. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2854 2005–06 |
Eminent domainRejects the application of the holding in the Kelo decision to condemnations in this state; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2868 2005–06 |
Extended warrantiesExempts an extended warranty from retail sales and use taxes, if the extended warranty applies to tangible personal property that is exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2869 2005–06 |
High technology researchRestores the business and occupation tax credit for high technology research and development spending. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2904 2005–06 |
Sunset review/health insProvides that the provisions of chapter 48.21 RCW, group and blanket disability insurance, shall be terminated July 1, 2008, as provided in this act. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2905 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsAuthorizes nonagricultural activities on agricultural lands to support farming. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2906 2005–06 |
Growth management boardsProvides that, in recognition of the broad range of discretion that may be exercised by counties and cities consistent with the requirements of chapter 36.70A RCW, the board shall not substitute its judgment for that of county... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2907 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsProvides that regulations adopted under this act may not require modifications to or otherwise limit ongoing, preexisting agricultural activities occurring on agricultural lands if the parcel that would otherwise be subject to... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2909 2005–06 |
Actuarial accrued liabilityProvides funding for the unfunded actuarial accrued liability in plan 1 of the public employees' retirement system and plan 1 of the teachers' retirement system. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2781 2005–06 |
Drug offensesProvides that an additional twenty-four months shall be added to the standard sentence range for any ranked offense involving a violation of RCW 69.50.401(2)(b) if the offense also involved the person causing a fire or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2782 2005–06 |
Two strike offensesAdds rape of a child in the third degree and child molestation in the third degree to the list of "two strikes" offenses. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2783 2005–06 |
Sex offense against childrenImposes a mandatory life sentence for designated sex offenses against children. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2784 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief for senior citizens, persons retired because of physical disability, and veterans. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2808 2005–06 |
Educational employee strikesDeclares that it is unlawful for an employee or an employee organization, directly or indirectly, to induce, instigate, encourage, authorize, ratify, or participate in a strike. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2834 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2838 2005–06 |
Employee wages & benefitsProvides that, by July 1, 2016, the department of labor and industries shall convene a study group to compile a report assessing the effectiveness of this act in enabling restaurateurs to provide adequate wages and benefits... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |