Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jack Cairnes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2797 2001–02 |
Orca whale as state mammal$ Designating the orca whale as the state mammal. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| HB 2808 2001–02 |
Small business b&o taxAmends RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the amount of the small business business and occupation tax credit. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| HB 2814 2001–02 |
Boarding homesDeclares an intent to clarify the law to reflect that boarding homes licensed under chapter 18.20 RCW are engaged in the renting or leasing of real property to consumers and, accordingly, are exempt from taxation under chapter... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2002 |
| HB 2796 2001–02 |
Student achievement fundsAmends RCW 28A.505.210 and 2001 c 3 s 3 to provide that student achievement funds shall be allocated for the following uses: (1) To provide housing allowances for nonsupervisory classified and certificated public school... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| HB 2721 2001–02 |
Hlth care prvdrs/b&o taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by health care providers licensed under chapter 18.57, 18.71, 18.71A, or 18.57A RCW from the United States or any instrumentality of the United States, or from... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2634 2001–02 |
Schools/cost-of-livingDeclares an intent to ensure full funding for the state's obligation under Initiative Measure No. 732, as codified under RCW 28A.400.205, 28A.400.206, 28B.50.465, and 28B.50.468. Declares an intent to require prefunding of the... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2645 2001–02 |
State building codesRevises state building code provisions. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2689 2001–02 |
Regional transit authorityEstablishes provisions for the election of regional transit authority boards. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2567 2001–02 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased by 4 percent to 28 percent of the total state and federal funds received by each district. The levy lid for grandfathered school districts is also increased by 4 percent. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2569 2001–02 |
License plates & tabsDeclares that it is a misdemeanor to display on a vehicle a license plate or registration tab other than that issued for the vehicle or to display on a vehicle a license plate or registration tab that has been knowingly... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2580 2001–02 |
Grwth mngmnt/law enforcementProvides that, after adoption of the comprehensive plan by jurisdictions required to plan or who choose to plan under RCW 36.70A.040, local jurisdictions must adopt and enforce ordinances which prohibit development approval if... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2602 2001–02 |
Tax administrationMakes changes to the excise tax code in order to simplify administration, including: | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2539 2001–02 |
Unpaid prvlng wages/actions$ Allows an "interested party" to pursue a private right of action against a contractor or subcontractor for unpaid prevailing wages on public works projects. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2555 2001–02 |
Municipal tax fairness$ Requires the Department of Revenue to adopt by rule a model ordinance on municipal business and occupation taxes, based on the recommendation of an advisory committee, to address issues of uniformity, simplicity, multiple... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2480 2001–02 |
Property tx relief$ Prohibits the county assessor from keeping copies of federal income tax returns used for verification of income in the Senior Citizens Property Tax Relief Program. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 1059 2001–02 |
Personal property tax$ Increases the amount of personal property tax data used to determine the ratio of assessed value to market value from one to three years. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1075 2001–02 |
Water-sewer district brd$ Authorizes the board of a district with more than 25,000 customers to increase the number of commissioners to seven by resolution (Includes a petition process to call for a vote of the customers). | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1092 2001–02 |
Church property tax exemptn$ Expands church property tax exemption area from five acres to twenty acres and increases the limit on unoccupied ground from 1/3 acre to 1 and 1/3 acres. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1114 2001–02 |
Thoroughbred horses/tx exmpt$ Sales of thoroughbred race horses purchased through claim at racing meets are exempt from the state retail sales tax. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1115 2001–02 |
Infrastructure financing$ Authorizes a system of sales and use tax increment financing where apportionment districts designated by certain cities and towns within which a portion of the receipts from existing sales and use taxes is diverted from the... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1123 2001–02 |
School volunteers/prprty taxDeclares that a person who provides volunteer services to a school district is entitled to an exemption for taxes levied by the state on the person's residence if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The person must... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1128 2001–02 |
Health care coverageProvides health care coverage for retired or disabled school employees and retired state employees. Takes effect July 1, 2002. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1129 2001–02 |
Health benefit subsidiesFinds that the current practice of providing health care premium subsidies for retired or disabled school and state employees does not provide the fairness or certainty necessary for family financial planning. In addition, the... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1137 2001–02 |
Prevailing wageProvides that a contractor or subcontractor that is found to have violated the requirement to pay the prevailing rate of wage or settles a wage claim with the department of labor and industries for failure to pay the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1145 2001–02 |
Public assistanceDirects the department of social and health services to conduct a program designed to increase the supply of housing for persons on public assistance by making rental payments directly to the landlords. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |