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 1674 2005–06 |
Workers' comp calculationSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1675 2005–06 |
Small business excise taxExempts persons from registering with the Department of Revenue if the value of products, gross proceeds of sales, or the gross income of the business from all taxable activities under the business and occupation (B&O) tax or... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1676 2005–06 |
Small business b & o exmptnProvides a new business an exemption from paying business and occupation taxes during its first 12 months of operation. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1684 2005–06 |
Hlth ins for small employersProvides access to health insurance for small employers and their employees. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1685 2005–06 |
Health ins policy mandatesImposes a moratorium on new health care coverage mandates and requires a study of existing mandates. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1686 2005–06 |
Hlth coverage cost reductionFinds that: (1) The cost of health care, along with the number of uninsured persons, is continuing to rise; (2) Many individuals are uninsured because employers are not given adequate health insurance options that they and... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1775 2005–06 |
Embryo cloningDeclares that it is unlawful for any person or entity, public or private, to intentionally or knowingly: (1) Perform or attempt to perform human cloning; (2) Participate in an attempt to perform human cloning; (3) Transfer or... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1776 2005–06 |
Public funding of abortionProvides that public funds shall not be used by state or local governments, or any political subdivision or agency thereof, to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency, organization, or... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1785 2005–06 |
Direct mailRemoves B&O, retail sales, and use tax from separately stated delivery charges for direct mail. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1831 2005–06 |
Damage to livestockExpands the wildlife damage crop compensation program to include damage done to livestock by predatory wildlife. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1855 2005–06 |
Church prprty tax exemptionRevises property tax exemptions related to churches and other religious organizations. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1957 2005–06 |
Employer-provided hlth insProvides a business and occupation tax credit for employer-sponsored health coverage and contributions. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1961 2005–06 |
Team medical professionalsRequires intercollegiate athletic programs to formally contract with team medical professionals. The contract must include provisions stating that: (1) The athletic program will accept liability for the actions of team medical... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2093 2005–06 |
Unborn quick childProtects an unborn quick child from harm by the use of alcohol or any illicit drug. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2094 2005–06 |
First degree rapeDeclares an intent to ensure that the penalties imposed for first degree rape are significant and that the victims of such rape will be better able to lead lives free of fear knowing that the perpetrators of such crimes... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2095 2005–06 |
Birth controlFinds that the state has a compelling interest in protecting unborn children from the harmful effects of alcohol abuse and illegal drug use during pregnancy and that requiring pharmaceutical birth control or tubal ligation for... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2096 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsDirects the Department of Agriculture to contract for a study on the economic and social impacts of agricultural fairs on Washington State. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2121 2005–06 |
Health benefit plansProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that provide coverage for fifteen mandated... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2129 2005–06 |
Nonresidents/use taxProvides a use tax exemption for certain tangible goods purchased outside the state. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2130 2005–06 |
Omitted property taxationAmends RCW 84.40.080 relating to the taxation of omitted property. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2139 2005–06 |
Sex educationProvides that each school district, at least one month before the presentation in any classroom, assembly, lecture series, or other group setting, of information regarding sex education or other matters pertaining to sexual... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2151 2005–06 |
Urban creeksProvides that within six months after the effective date of this act, the city shall prepare a draft long-term creek restoration plan. The city shall involve the public and interested organizations in creating the draft plan... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2158 2005–06 |
ElectionsChanges the date of the primary to the third Tuesday in August; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2199 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, 48.44.023, and 48.46.066, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that qualify as... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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