Elmira Forner
Representative
· Republican
· District 47
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · R · LD 471991–92 · House · R · LD 47
22
Bills as prime sponsor
3
of those became law
484
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2747 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender punishmentDiversion -Only first-time offenders are eligible for mandatory diversion. -The prosecutor must file charges if the current offense is a felony and the offender has a history of any felony or more than two misdemeanors or... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2762 1993–94 |
Rules suspensionProvides that, if a rule is recommended for suspension under RCW 34.05.640, the rules review committee shall forward proposed corrective legislation to the legislative committee which initiated the rule-making authority.... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2780 1993–94 |
Excise tax limitationLimits the total cost of fees, including impact fees, water and sewer hookup charges, and off-site improvements imposed on a residential project to five percent of the value of the project indicated on the building permit. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2786 1993–94 |
Crimes/alcohl, drugs, mentalEnhances the punishment provisions for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. Revises deferred prosecution provisions. Reduces the limit on alcohol concentration of a person's breath... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2790 1993–94 |
Nursing home regulationRequires the department to pay the actual costs and attorney's fees incurred by the facility in the appeal when a sanction is not upheld. Repeals section 9, chapter 372, Laws of 1989. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2791 1993–94 |
Nursing home cost reprt/audtDSHS may wait five years to conduct financial audits on nursing homes. Nursing home bills paid within six months of the end of the reporting year must be considered as part of the cost base for that year for Medicaid... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2808 1993–94 |
Property tax increase limitsLimits the tax to one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2829 1993–94 |
Agency rule-making authorityLimits agency rule making to those matters specifically authorized by the legislature or required by federal law, lessens reliance on general grants of authority, and requires grants of rule-making authority to be narrowly... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2830 1993–94 |
Lottery advertisingProhibits the use of public moneys to pay for advertisements for games run by the commission in the public print or broadcast media. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2831 1993–94 |
Alcohol sales restrictionsProhibits the sale of alcohol to a person in a school or a school bus or within five hundred feet of a school or school bus stop. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. Prohibits the sale of alcohol within five hundred feet... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2832 1993–94 |
Film/video production studioMakes an appropriation of thirty thousand dollars to assist in the location of a film and video product facility in the state. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2834 1993–94 |
Regulations/business impactDirects the departments of revenue, employment security, ecology, labor and industries, health, fish and wildlife, and licensing to engage in a cooperative compliance partnership pilot project to assist businesses that... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2852 1993–94 |
Rule making criteriaEstablishes criteria for administrative rule making. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2855 1993–94 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation on property tax rates; (3) provide for clarification of... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2860 1993–94 |
Health care employer particiExcludes employees who work fewer than ten hours per week from mandatory health care employer participation. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2870 1993–94 |
Highway improvement projectsDirects the department to coordinate the delivery of all preservation, maintenance, and capacity improvements within a designated region to expedite the projects. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2886 1993–94 |
Criminal records checkRequires the department of licensing to conduct a criminal records check of an applicant for a driver's license to determine if there is a felony conviction or mental incompetency finding in the records. Requires the license... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2889 1993–94 |
Early release eliminatedRevises RCW 9.94A.150 to eliminate early release for incarcerated offenders. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2914 1993–94 |
Governmnt performnce/accntblDeclares a commitment to identify and eliminate barriers to innovation and improvement, and to create incentives for performance in state government. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2921 1993–94 |
Armed crimes penaltiesProvides for increased penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. Establishes requirements for retaining sentencing or plea agreements as public records. Directs the sentencing guidelines commission to compile... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1761 1993–94 |
Growth management act datesThe dates by which some of the actions under the Growth Management Act are required to have been taken for the initial group of counties, cities, and towns that plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act are... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1969 1993–94 |
Washington serves programThe Washington Serves Program is created in ESD. The program provides fulltime community service opportunities to people over the age of 21. The program is coordinated with all other federal or state funded volunteer service... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2129 1993–94 |
Agency purchasingState agencies are allowed to purchase materials, supplies, services, and equipment directly from vendors when the Department of General Administration is notified that the items may be purchased more cost effectively than... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1493 1993–94 |
Minority/women-owned businesThe Omnibus Minority and Women-owned Businesses Assistance Act provides technical assistance, training and education, export assistance, contract procurement assistance, loans and grants, and bonding assistance to minority and... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 512, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
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