Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Serben
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2555 2005–06 |
Offering of health insuranceHealth carriers may offer health savings accounts combined with a qualified high deductible plan to small employers. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2556 2005–06 |
Consumer-directed medicalThe Department of Social and Health Services will submit a waiver request to the federal government to permit a consumer-driven Medicaid coverage plan. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2557 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conform to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1030 2005–06 |
B & O tax creditIncreases the small business tax credit under the Business and Occupation tax from $35 to $55 per month. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1244 2005–06 |
Mortgage broker officesAmends RCW 19.146.265 relating to establishing mortgage broker branch offices. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1271 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceProvides members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) disabled in the line of duty from continued employment as a fire fighter or law enforcement officer to collect an unreduced retirement... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1277 2005–06 |
Offender registrationRevises registration requirements for sex offenders and kidnapping offenders. Amends RCW 9A.44.130. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1297 2005–06 |
Judicial conduct commissionChanges a reference to "district" court judges to "limited jurisdiction" court judges in the statutory provision describing the membership of the Commission on Judicial Conduct. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1411 2005–06 |
Tax on estatesEliminates Washington estate tax on estates below the federal estate tax liability filing threshold. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1420 2005–06 |
Industrial insuranceFinds that most states use competition to maximize efficiency in their workers' compensation programs. Private sector competition in providing workers' compensation insurance has been effective in reducing premium costs,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1433 2005–06 |
AbortionProvides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1451 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesMakes a third conviction of DUI within seven years a class C felony. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1453 2005–06 |
Sex offense statute of limitRemoves all statutes of limitations for, if the victim is under the age of 18, rape in the first and second degree and for rape of a child in the first and second degree. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1454 2005–06 |
Proof of ins/vhcl registratnRequires proof of insurance or other proof of financial responsibility in order to renew a vehicle license. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1506 2005–06 |
Gonzaga U license platesCreates the "Gonzaga University Alumni Association" special vehicle license plate. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1528 2005–06 |
Self-funded ins escrow acctDelays the effective date of premium tax requirements on self-funded multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWAs) until the earliest of the following taxes and assessments: When the United States Department of Labor or a... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1544 2005–06 |
Financial institution infoProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance to a prospective financial institution employer, at the specific request of that individual employer, is presumed to be... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1562 2005–06 |
Partial birth abortionsProvides that, any physician who, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, knowingly performs a partial birth abortion and thereby kills a human fetus shall be fined under this act or imprisoned not more than two years, or both. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1563 2005–06 |
Aborted fetal body partsDeclares that the body, including the body parts, body organs, body tissue, and body fluids, of a fetus whose death is the result of the application of any abortion procedure or technique may not be sold, donated, or otherwise... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1592 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1633 2005–06 |
Digital learning programsDescribes programmatic and funding requirements for courses offered through digital technology to students who are taking the courses outside the schoolroom walls. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1654 2005–06 |
Right of conscienceDeclares that no physician or health care personnel shall be civilly or criminally liable to any person, estate, public or private entity, or public official by reason of his or her refusal to perform, assist, counsel,... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1655 2005–06 |
Material harmful to minorsDeclares an intent to promote the safety and well-being of children by limiting the ability of children to access sexually explicit materials and to ensure the law reinforces and supports the wishes of parents regarding their... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1656 2005–06 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1673 2005–06 |
Business regulatory burdenRequires the authority the Legislature delegates to agencies for rulemaking to be construed narrowly. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |