Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Ahern
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2656 2005–06 |
County lien authorityAllows counties to collect storm water control fees by using county treasurer collection provisions. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2843 2005–06 |
Absentee ballotsProhibits county auditors from putting their names on absentee ballot envelopes when running for election or re-election to any public office. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2895 2005–06 |
Methamphetamine manufactureExpands the definition of neglect under the state's vulnerable adults statute to include exposure to methamphetamine or the manufacture of it. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3016 2005–06 |
Growth management boardsRequires appointments to Growth Management Hearings Boards to be made with the advice and consent of the Senate. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3293 2005–06 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1746 2005–06 |
Arson offendersRequires arson offenders convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of arson in the first and second degree to register with the county sheriff. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1200 2005–06 |
Chem dependency assessmentsProvides uniform standards for assessments of the alcohol or drug dependency of persons charged or convicted for driving while under the influence. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2323 2005–06 |
Affordable rental housingEstablishes the Joint Select Committee on Accessory Dwelling Units (Committee). | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2324 2005–06 |
Housing/density bonusRequires jurisdictions fully planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt authorizations for density bonus incentives for affordable housing. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3297 2005–06 |
Voting/proof of citizenshipProvides that, in addition to the requirements of RCW 29A.08.010, the form of registration provided by the secretary of state or county auditor must include a statement that the applicant must submit a legible copy of a... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3303 2005–06 |
Sex offense/special verdictAuthorizes special verdicts for specified sex offenses against children and vulnerable adults. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2762 2005–06 |
Criminal background checksExtends the Joint Task Force on Criminal Background Check Processes one additional year. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 3076 2005–06 |
DUI penaltiesMakes drunk driving a class C felony, ranked as a seriousness level V under the Sentencing Reform Act, if the offender: (a) has three or more prior offenses within seven years; or (b) has ever been convicted of vehicular... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 3218 2005–06 |
Homicide-related crimesImposes mandatory minimum sentences on homicide-related crimes. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3223 2005–06 |
Gov control of propertyIntends by this act to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property, except if necessary to... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3228 2005–06 |
General permits/90.48 RCWEstablishes procedures to reduce the impact on small businesses of general permits issued under chapter 90.48 RCW. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3201 2005–06 |
Sexual education in schoolsProvides that a school district shall not provide instruction relating to human sexuality to students in grades five through twelve, inclusive, without first providing notice to the students' parents as required by this act.... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| HB 3212 2005–06 |
Protection from sex offenderProtects children, vulnerable adults, and communities from sex offenders and kidnapping offenders by imposing minimum sentences for rape in the first and second degrees, indecent liberties, rape of a child in the first and... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| HB 3176 2005–06 |
Punch boards and pull tabsProvides that, at the option of the county, city-county, city, or town, the taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs for commercial stimulant operators may be based on the gross receipts from the operation of the games, and may... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 3177 2005–06 |
HVAC/R mechanicsIntegrates HVAC/R mechanics and contractors into the provisions governing plumbers. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 3145 2005–06 |
Civics educationCreates a civics instruction pilot program in no more than fifteen counties. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3151 2005–06 |
UTC service extensionProvides that, upon receiving a written complaint from an individual who has been denied a petition for service extension by a telecommunications company, the commission must conduct an investigation. The commission must... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3126 2005–06 |
Solid waste & recyclablesProvides that a solid waste or recyclable materials collection ordinance may not require the occupants of a mobile or manufactured home park to: (1) Use the solid waste collection and disposal system or recyclable materials... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |