Roy Ferguson
Representative
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · R · LD 48
12
Bills as prime sponsor
2
of those became law
321
Bills co-sponsored
1,646
Recorded votes
3.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1061 1991–92 |
Estate expense deductibilityWhen a spouse dies, the funeral and estate administration costs are payable out of the estate and may not be charged to the community share of the surviving spouse. Contracts for payment of funeral expenses are not affected,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1133 1991–92 |
Personal service contractsAn agency may procure personal services only if it documents that (1) the service is critical to agency responsibilities, or is mandated or authorized by the Legislature; (2) insufficient staffing or expertise is available in... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1153 1991–92 |
Littering penaltiesPenalties for littering are changed. Littering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1275 1991–92 |
Local government provisionsThe council of a third class city or town is required to establish the duties and compensation of all employees of the city or town. All employees of a third class city or town serve at the pleasure of the mayor. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1462 1991–92 |
Dangerous dogsIf there is probable cause to believe that a dog poses an immediate threat to public safety, an animal control officer must seize and impound the dog pending a hearing. Limitations are placed on local regulation of dangerous... | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1616 1991–92 |
Property forfeiture/felonyAll personal property used in the commission of, or as compensation for, a felony, is subject to forfeiture. The law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the property is authorized to seize the property and, after... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1634 1991–92 |
Parking in disabled spaceThe fine for unauthorized parking in a place reserved for disabled persons is set at $50. That portion of the fine that is retained by the local jurisdiction must be used for law enforcement. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1651 1991–92 |
Public hospital chaplainsPublic hospital districts are authorized to employ chaplains for their hospitals, health care facilities, and hospice programs. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1737 1991–92 |
Minority/women's businessesThe Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) shall provide technical assistance to minority and women-owned businesses, including those with the capacity to participate in international trade. DTED may contract with... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1847 1991–92 |
Administrative law judgesThe Executive Conflict of Interest Act is amended. A person formerly employed by a state agency may not act as an administrative law judge in any hearing, rule-making, or investigatory proceeding involving an action of that... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1903 1991–92 |
Handgun trigger-lock deviceA licensed firearms dealer is prohibited from selling a handgun unless the dealer offers to sell the purchaser a trigger-locking device and explain its operation. The dealer must obtain from the purchaser a receipt for the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2013 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoints to assist in detecting and prosecuting drivers for DWI. Criteria are imposed for the conduct of checkpoints. Judicial review... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2255 1991–92 |
Homicde victim family cnslngFamily members of homicide victims are entitled to counseling benefits to recover from the effects of the homicide. The perpetrator of the homicide is excluded from eligibility for this benefit. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2286 1991–92 |
Cosmetology shop managersA salon/shop may be operated under the management of a licensed cosmetologist, manicurist, esthetician, barber, or instructor-operator. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2310 1991–92 |
Weapons possession in courtIt is a misdemeanor to enter or attempt to enter a judge's chamber or courtroom while in possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon. Exceptions are made for persons engaged in official military duties, and law... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2338 1991–92 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services, in addition to city and town research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2345 1991–92 |
Irrigation districts LIDsThe imposition of assessments to fund irrigation district local improvement guaranty funds is altered by two factors. First, the maximum balance in the guaranty fund is increased from 5 percent of the value of outstanding... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2366 1991–92 |
Fisheries/wildlife dpt mergeThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to study the feasibility of merging the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife, and to report to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2376 1991–92 |
Political advertisingWritten political advertising must include the following statement, signed by the responsible party: "I fully accept responsibility for the accuracy of this message." A similar statement must also be filed with a broadcasting... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2387 1991–92 |
Alcohol fuel productionThe termination date for B&O, property, and leasehold excise tax exemptions is extended until December 31, 1999. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2388 1991–92 |
Vehicular assault, homicideVehicular homicide and vehicular assault offenders who are sentenced to more than a year in confinement are subject to conditional community placement. Such offenders must undergo a diagnostic exam and must undergo whatever... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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