John Serben
Representative
· Republican
· District 6
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · House · R · LD 6
11
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
136
Bills co-sponsored
1,641
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 3271 2005–06 |
Archery huntingProvides that a person who is otherwise qualified by law to carry a firearm may carry or have in his or her possession such a firearm, including a muzzle loader, while in the field archery hunting during an archery season... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| HB 3274 2005–06 |
Workers' compensationFinds that: (1) It is fundamental to the Washington workers' compensation system that claims be adjudicated and resolved in a fair, informal, and cooperative environment that benefits the injured worker, the employer, and the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| HB 2822 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle theftEstablishes mandatory minimum penalties for adult offenders convicted of taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 3246 2005–06 |
Distribution of beer & wineRevises provisions concerning the distribution of beer and wine. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 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 3181 2005–06 |
Auto claims settlementsProvides that an insurer authorized to write automobile liability insurance policies may offer an automobile liability insurance policy that includes cost-savings claims settlement features if the insurer allows the insured... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 3129 2005–06 |
Indian gaming actProvides that unless authorized by: (1) The affirmative vote of sixty percent of the members of each house of the legislature; or (2) A compact in effect before the effective date of this act; no compact entered into or... | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3130 2005–06 |
Long-term care facilitiesProvides that smoking by residents living in assisted living facilities, veterans' homes, boarding homes, nursing homes, and adult family homes is permitted in a designated smoking area if the home or facility meets the... | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3144 2005–06 |
Community revitalizationRecognizes that the state as a whole benefits from investment in public infrastructure because it promotes community and economic development. Public investment stimulates business activity and helps create jobs; stimulates... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 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 3146 2005–06 |
Community-based health careFinds that: (1) Despite sustained efforts at the federal and state level, too many people in Washington remain without access to appropriate health care. Particularly alarming is the increase in the number of small business... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3092 2005–06 |
Concealed weapons licensesRevises late renewal penalty provisions for concealed pistol licenses. Declares that this late penalty does not apply to a licensee who was serving in the armed forces outside of this state at the time of the expiration of the... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3005 2005–06 |
State's operating budgetFinds that in 2002 the governor initiated a new process for development of the operating budget that brought significant benefits to the people of Washington and that, if maintained as an integral part of the state's ongoing... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3006 2005–06 |
Required reserve fundImplements a proposed constitutional amendment creating the required reserve fund. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3007 2005–06 |
Tax increase restrictionsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, any action or combination of actions by the legislature that constitutes a tax increase may be taken only if approved by a three-fifths vote of each house, and then only if state expenditures... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3008 2005–06 |
Limits on state expendituresRequires that, prior to final passage of the omnibus operating budget by the legislature, the expenditure limit committee shall meet to adjust the expenditure limit for transfers and cost shifts under RCW 43.135.035 (4) and... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3012 2005–06 |
Special hunting seasonCreates an annual big game hunting season for members of the United States Armed Forces who missed hunting season while on active duty. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3053 2005–06 |
Use of services & activitiesDeclares that services and activities fees used for purposes other than those in this act are voluntary. The proportionate amount of the services and activities fees assessed for each voluntary purpose shall be itemized on... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2931 2005–06 |
HOV lanesAuthorizes the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by alternative fuel vehicles. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2944 2005–06 |
Health care providersSpecifies requirements that contracts between contractors and health providers must contain. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2953 2005–06 |
Public utility tax ratesRevises utility tax provisions. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
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