Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jack Cairnes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2847 2001–02 |
Storm water programs$ Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to establish a Storm Water Advisory Committee to coordinate and assist with implementation of storm water management in Washington. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 3012 2001–02 |
Truth in lobbyingFinds that the wrongful use by a person or organization of personal information belonging to another person or organization for the purposes of influencing the policies or conduct of government is harmful to the integrity of... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| HB 1254 2001–02 |
Real estate tax exemption$ An exchange of real estate is exempt from the state portion of the real estate excise tax if the exchange is between a private entity and the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Department of Interior, and the exchange... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 1575 2001–02 |
Physical fitness services$ Physical fitness services are exempted from retail sales and use taxes, and are reclassified under the business and occupation tax as service activities. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2608 2001–02 |
Sales & use tax act$ Adopts a modified form of the Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, as proposed by the National Conference of State Legislatures. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2609 2001–02 |
Property tax administration$ Makes a number of technical changes to the property tax code, including merging double amendments and updating out-of-date cross references. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2630 2001–02 |
Apprenticeship utilization$ Requires that contracts for public works done by state agencies or local governments require that apprentices enrolled in state-approved apprenticeship training programs participate in the projects at specified levels. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2974 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesProvides that a regional transit authority that by January 1, 2002, has been authorized to impose taxes to support implementation of a plan within its service area is governed by this act. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 19, 2002 |
| HB 2968 2001–02 |
Municipal gross receiptsRevises requirements regarding state and local tax to provide for municipal gross receipts tax uniformity and fairness. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 16, 2002 |
| HB 2962 2001–02 |
Agency rulesDeclares that an agency may not adopt a proposed rule unless the legislature has had the opportunity to consider the proposed rule during a regular session or special legislative session as defined in Article II, section 12 of... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2002 |
| HB 1363 2001–02 |
Building code council fee$ Increases the base fee on each building permit issued by a county, city or town from $4.50 to $6, with the proceeds used to fund the State Building Code Council. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 2002 |
| HB 2953 2001–02 |
Video pull-tabsProvides for the regulation of video pull-tabs. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2002 |
| HB 2954 2001–02 |
Military leaves of absenceDeclares that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2002 |
| HB 2955 2001–02 |
Municipal gross receiptsFinds that: (1) Businesses in Washington are concerned about the potential multiple taxation that arises due to the various city gross receipts taxes and the lack of uniformity among city jurisdictions; (2) The current system... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2002 |
| HB 1470 2001–02 |
County law library funding$ Authorizes an additional surcharge on civil filing fees in order to fund county law libraries. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 2002 |
| HB 2533 2001–02 |
Vacation of cnvctn records$ Changes two restrictions on the vacation of a record of conviction for a misdemeanor by: | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2729 2001–02 |
Vacation of records$ Provides that records of convictions for certain pre-Sentencing Reform Act felonies may be vacated in the same way as under the SRA; | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2002 |
| HB 2931 2001–02 |
LEOFF Plan 2Declares it is the intent of this act to: (1) Establish a board of trustees responsible for the adoption of actuarial standards to be applied to the plan; (2) Provide for additional benefits for fire fighters and law... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2002 |
| HB 2906 2001–02 |
Management serviceRequires each agency to reduce the number of employees in the Washington management service by twenty-five percent by January 1, 2003. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| HB 2912 2001–02 |
Municipal sales taxProvides that, on July 1, 2002, the treasurer shall transfer fifteen million dollars from the state general fund to the account. On July 1st of each fiscal year thereafter, the treasurer shall transfer the amount transferred... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2002 |
| HB 2897 2001–02 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in federal estate tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2002 |
| HB 2888 2001–02 |
Crime victim compensationRepeals RCW 7.68.200, 7.68.210, 7.68.220, 7.68.230, 7.68.240, 7.68.250, 7.68.260, 7.68.270, and 7.68.280. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| HB 2894 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesRequires an authority to prepare a report that will address, but not be limited to: Project delivery schedules and service implementation outlined in the plan approved by voters; projected future revenue and expenditures over... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2002 |
| HB 2880 2001–02 |
Indian tribes/property taxExempts from taxation certain property belonging to any federally recognized Indian tribe located in the state. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2002 |
| HB 2851 2001–02 |
U. W. board of regentsDeclares that the student regent of the University of Washington appointed by the governor shall be held accountable and responsible for that which is ordained by the governing body of the associated students of the University... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2002 |