Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Horn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1027 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsOffice of Marine Safety An Office of Marine Safety is created as a state agency, with a focus in marine transportation. The administrator of the office is appointed by the Governor. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 200, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1028 1991–92 |
Changes in air quality lawsGOALS AND PUBLIC POLICY: A number of legislative findings and goals are established. These sections generally reflect three principles: 1) all air polluters should pay for the costs of air pollution; 2) state laws should... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1995 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentConverter gear and tow bars are exempt from Washington's vehicle registration and licensing requirements. Converter gears are no longer considered apportioned vehicles for the purposes of prorate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1031 1991–92 |
Water/sewer districtsA sewer district, or water district, with 5,000 or more customers providing health, group, or life insurance benefits to its employees may provide its commissioners with the same coverage. The board of commissioners of a sewer... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1454 1991–92 |
Underground storage tank lawProvisions of the Uniform Fire Code (UTC) that are not as strict, and that do not directly conflict with the state underground storage tank rules are not preempted by the state rules. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1270 1991–92 |
State retirement systemNon-substantive changes are made to the RCW sections pertaining to PERS, TRS, LEOFF, WSPRS, JRS and Judges. Two types of sections are repealed: (1) outdated sections where limited benefits were given in the past and no longer... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1364 1991–92 |
Military leave/public emplysThe 15 days of paid annual leave is extended to cover active military duty as well as training activities. It applies to employees who reported for active duty on or after August 2, 1990. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1607 1991–92 |
Delinquent service chargesCounties operating storm water utilities may use the procedures by which property taxes are foreclosed for their liens on delinquent storm service charges instead of using the procedures by which cities and towns foreclose... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1716 1991–92 |
County recording proceduresA "recording officer" is the county auditor or, in charter counties, the official responsible for public records. The terms "file," "record" and "record location number" are also clarified. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1304 1991–92 |
Recycling in state parksThe state Parks and Recreation Commission shall: (1)provide waste reduction and recycling information in each park campground and day-use area by July 1, 1992; (2)provide recycling receptacles in at least 15 day-use and... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 15, 1991 |