Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Hankins
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2077 1995–96 |
Weapons in court buildingsExpands the authority of local governments to prohibit weapons in buildings used for court proceedings. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2094 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationDirects the superintendent of public instruction to annually prepare, publish, and distribute the handbook. | David Chappell (D-20) | 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 2104 1995–96 |
Materials harmful to minorsProhibits the display of any matter or live performance that is harmful to minors for the purpose of sexual contact or gratification of the perpetrator or a third party. Makes a violation a class B felony offense. Repeals... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2105 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryAuthorizes the secretary of state to propose an alternate date for the state presidential primary. Establishes procedures for the approval of the date and for the conduct of the primary. Prescribes procedures for the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| 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 |
| HB 1057 1995–96 |
Canola tax ratesThe B&O tax rate for wholesale sales of canola is reduced to the same rate that applies to such sales of wheat. The new rate is 0.011 percent with or without the rounded surtax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1434 1995–96 |
PUD alternative bid procdresThe maximum amount of a contract for purchases that may be awarded from a vendor list through a uniform process by a public utility district is increased from $15,000 to $35,000. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1787 1995–96 |
Interest on accounts & fundsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2090 1995–96 |
Gasohol taxationA refund system is established that would allow the state to continue to collect the motor fuel taxes on gasohol, holding the money in the gasohol exemption holding account for possible refund to gasohol distributors. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1067 1995–96 |
Property tax/hardwood treesShort-rotation hardwoods are exempt from the timber excise tax and subject to property tax. Short-rotation hardwoods are hardwood trees, such as hybrid cottonwoods, cultivated by agricultural methods in growing cycles shorter... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1176 1995–96 |
Benton county district courtThe striking amendment authorizes an additional district court judge for Benton County, increasing the number of district court judges in the county from two to three. Douglas County is authorized to have one district court judge. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1761 1995–96 |
Energy plant output measurmnThe definition that determines whether an energy project is considered by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is clarified by stating the 250 megawatt generating threshold for electricity production is measured using... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |