Jerry Blanton
Representative
· Republican
· District 21
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · R · LD 21
8
Bills as prime sponsor
3
of those became law
196
Bills co-sponsored
1,858
Recorded votes
10.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2282 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationRequires the chief law enforcement officer to notify the sheriff of the county where a sex offender intends to locate when an offender is to be released from jail. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1028 1995–96 |
Health services act implemenAll effective dates not presently in effect are delayed one year, except for the school employee benefit merger with the Health Care Authority, which is delayed from October 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, the workers'... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1085 1995–96 |
Unemp insur contributn ratesRevises provisions for the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1089 1995–96 |
Late campaign contributionsIt is a violation for a person to make, or for a candidate or political committee to accept from any one person other than a major Washington State political party, contributions which exceed in the aggregate $50,000 for a... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1109 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsAll inmates are required to pay a co-payment of no less than $3 each time they receive health care they have initiated. Co-payments are not required for emergency treatments, visits initiated by health care staff, or for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1120 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Requires the approval of the people at the next general election. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1124 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancement accountProceeds from the sale of surplus salmon eggs and carcasses are deposited into a newly created salmon enhancement account instead of the state general fund. Money from the account can only be used for enhancement projects by... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1128 1995–96 |
Crim offndr recrds/admissiblDeclares that a copy of a criminal offender record which is certified by the secretary of corrections shall be admissible in the courts. Authorizes the charge of reasonable fees for the reproduction, certification, and... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1135 1995–96 |
Public art acquisitionState correctional and juvenile rehabilitation facilities and school construction are exempted from the requirement that one half of 1 percent of new construction be set aside for art. Art acquired by the commission must be... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1168 1995–96 |
Nonprofit organztn B & O taxProvides that the taxes imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW do not apply to organizations described in section 501(c) (3) and (4) of the federal internal revenue code. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1169 1995–96 |
Students leaving schl grndsRestricts a student from leaving the school grounds unless the student has permission from a parent or guardian, has written permission from the principal, or has an emergency requiring the student to leave the grounds. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1179 1995–96 |
Employer experience ratingProvides the exemption for individuals terminated within sixty days of the hiring. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1181 1995–96 |
Higher ed sales & use tax exProvides sales and use tax exemption for purchases by public institutions of higher education. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1187 1995–96 |
DSHS division into five agncThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is abolished effective September 15, 1996. Four new state agencies are created from the divisions within DSHS: The Department of Income and Medical Assistance; the Department... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1196 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur tax schedRevises the unemployment insurance tax schedules for 1995. Modifies the fund balance ratio intervals used to determine the effective tax schedule. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1207 1995–96 |
B & O tax reliefDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the first eighty-three thousand three hundred thirty-three dollars per month of gross income of the business. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1208 1995–96 |
Bursiness tax exemptionsProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to sales to businesses of capital assets, or to charges made for labor and services in installing the capital asset. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1212 1995–96 |
Collecting money owed stateDirects the state auditor to ensure collection of all moneys owed to the state. Authorizes the use of private collection agencies for the collection of accounts more than six months past due. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1272 1995–96 |
Gasoline vapor recoveryGasoline vapor recovery devices may only be required at service stations supplying fuel to the general public that are located in a federally designated non-attainment area for ozone. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1281 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsRevises RCW 9.94A.137 relating to work ethic camps. Revises eligibility provisions and term of confinement provisions. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1288 1995–96 |
Felons in prison/name changePrison inmates are prohibited from changing their names if the department determines that changing their name would interfere with the safe and orderly function of the prison. Inmates are permitted to change their names for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1319 1995–96 |
Educational grant accountRedesignates the state educational grant account as the state educational trust fund. Declares the primary purpose of the trust is to ensure assistance to needy or disadvantaged students, especially middle and high school... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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