Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Ahern
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1457 2003–04 |
Zero-based budget reviewsEstablishes the zero-base and modified zero-base budget review process to help the legislature establish priorities in the expenditure of public resources for state programs and services. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1471 2003–04 |
Church tax exemptionRevises the property tax exemption for church and church camp property. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1474 2003–04 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, filed on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, are repealed. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1581 2003–04 |
Parking & business imp areasClarifies initiation resolution requirements to establish a parking and business improvement area. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1669 2003–04 |
Election costsRequires the state to pay a prorated share of state election costs during even-numbered years according to a graduated schedule. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1686 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax deferralThe rural county and distressed area sales and use tax deferral program for investment projects relating to manufacturing, research and development, and computer programming is extended indefinitely. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1740 2003–04 |
Broadcasts of pro sportsProhibits professional football teams that play in stadiums funded with public money and their affiliated league from denying the local live broadcast of games played in the stadium unless a certain percentage of tickets are... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1749 2003–04 |
Pblc ground water withdrawalProvides an exemption from ground water permit requirements for residential uses of water not exceeding 5,000 gallons/day/residence, regardless of whether the residence is part of a larger development. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1761 2003–04 |
Inmate wage deductionsRequires an additional 5 percent to be deducted from the paychecks of inmates that have been convicted of a sex offense. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1781 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Create an efficient and cost-effective industrial insurance system for the benefit of both employers and workers by introducing competition into the system through a choice of... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1797 2003–04 |
Workers' comp/hearing lossModifies the statute of limitation applicable to hearing loss claims due to occupational noise exposure. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1798 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationRevises procedures to simplify and add certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1799 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationProvides that, any person claiming benefits who knowingly gives false information required in any claim or application under Title 51 RCW is guilty of a class B felony if the benefits received based on false information exceed... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1807 2003–04 |
Student achievementIncreases school district flexibility in using money from the Learning Assistance Program and the Student Achievement Account. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1810 2003–04 |
Concealed weapon licensesApplies to a license holder from another state only while the license holder is not a resident of this state. A license holder from another state must carry the handgun in compliance with the laws of this state. Directs the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1821 2003–04 |
SweepstakesBroadens consumer protection law regarding promotional advertising of prizes to include sweepstakes and skill contests offered for a commercial purpose. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1850 2003–04 |
Actions against hlth careProvides that, in an action for damages for injury or death occurring as a result of the provision of health care, the amount of noneconomic damages awarded to the claimant shall not exceed four hundred thousand dollars. Does... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1857 2003–04 |
Dentistry delegationAllows people who meet minimum training standards and work under the supervision of a dentist to place, carve, contour, and adjust restorations as well as take impressions of the teeth or jaws. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1859 2003–04 |
Actions for hlth care injuryRevises provisions relating to joint and several liability for damages in actions under chapter 7.70 RCW. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1871 2003–04 |
Health insuranceRevises procedures relating to access to health insurance for employers and their employees. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1880 2003–04 |
Economic developmentAllows counties, with the approval of a majority of the voters, to impose a 0.1 percent local sales and use tax to fund economic development and public improvements. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1894 2003–04 |
State expenditure limitRevises provisions relating to the state expenditure limit. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1906 2003–04 |
Secure trans comm facilitiesProvides that, in no case may a secure community transition facility be sited within a county in which a state correctional institution as defined in RCW 9.94.049 is located. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1907 2003–04 |
Secure trans comm facilitiesProvides that, in no case shall a secure community transition facility be sited within five thousand feet of a risk potential activity or facility in existence at the time a site is listed for consideration. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1912 2003–04 |
Juvenile sex offendersProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a school district board of directors may decline to admit a student who is a convicted juvenile sex offender, unless the school district board is satisfied that the... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |