Jack Cairnes
Representative
· Republican
· District 47
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · R · LD 472001–02 · House · R · LD 471999–00 · House · R · LD 471997–98 · House · R · LD 471995–96 · House · R · LD 47
130
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
702
Bills co-sponsored
7,837
Recorded votes
0.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2091 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksIndustrial developments and industrial land banks may be established as permissible urban growth outside of urban growth areas. An industrial land bank is defined as a location designated for one or more manufacturing,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1190 1997–98 |
Performance auditsAn agency or local government that has undergone a performance audit must produce a preliminary compliance report on its compliance with the final performance audit recommendations. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 372, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1388 1997–98 |
Work release program sitingDepartment of Corrections (DOC) contractors are required to comply with the same public notification and public hearing requirements that DOC must follow when establishing and relocating work release facilities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1234 1997–98 |
Plumbers' advisory brd membrThe membership of the board increases to five members, by adding one additional journeyman and one additional member conducting a plumbing business. The staggered terms of the board members expire between 1998 and 2000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1903 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose . The purpose of the contractor registration statute is for consumer protection. Definition of unregistered contractor . An A unregistered contractor @ means a person, firm, or corporation working as a... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1513 1997–98 |
Transportation demand mngmtThe commute trip reduction (CTR) goals for reductions in single-occupancy vehicle trips or vehicle miles traveled are revised to 20 percent in 1997, 25 percent in 1999, and 35 percent by 2005. The work site is able to choose... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2163 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemVeterans or active duty military personnel requesting veteran license plate emblems may show proof of eligibility by: (1) providing discharge papers; (2) providing a copy of orders awarding a campaign ribbon; or (3) by... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1576 1997–98 |
Buildable landsThe Legislature finds that land use planning needs to ensure that an adequate supply of land appropriate for development is actually available for development. Merely regulating land to allow for development is insufficient. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1459 1997–98 |
Dept. of licensing licenseesProportional registration licensees, motor vehicle fuel licensees, special fuel licensees and aircraft fuel licensees are required to file notice of bankruptcy with DOL. The term A preceding year @ is defined to be in... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1604 1997–98 |
Limousine advertisingA limousine carrier is not required to use the UBI when advertising in the alphabetical listing in a phone directory. The UBI is still required when advertising in a display ad. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1099 1997–98 |
LEOFF retirement plan IFormer LEOFF I members who are now active members of PERS, TRS or WSPRS are given the option to transfer their prior LEOFF I service credit to their current retirement system and plan. Members who have withdrawn contributions... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1010 1997–98 |
Federal transportatn moneysFederal funds that are administered by DOT and are passed through to municipal corporations or political subdivisions of the state, and moneys that are received as total reimbursement for services provided by DOT to other... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1023 1997–98 |
Commuter ride sharingA vehicle that transports more than one group to and from work or an educational or other institution on a daily round trip basis, qualifies as a commuter ride sharing vehicle and is therefore eligible for the sales tax and... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1089 1997–98 |
AFDC references correctedThe Revised Code of Washington contains many references to "Aid to Families with Dependent Children." These references appear in several titles, as well as throughout the title dealing with public assistance. References to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 59, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 3901 1997–98 |
Personal respnsblty/wrk J.S.Legal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated. TANF recipients receive a lifetime maximum of five years of public assistance. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 58, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1098 1997–98 |
Teachers'retirement plan IIIThe transfer payment is increased from 20 percent to 40 percent in order to maintain short term cost neutrality in Plan III. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1320 1997–98 |
State insectThe Common Green Darner dragonfly is designated the official state insect of the state of Washington. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 10, 1997 |
| HB 1959 1997–98 |
Wholesale car auctions/B & OA B&O tax exemption is provided for amounts received by motor vehicle manufacturers and their financing subsidiaries from the sale of motor vehicles at wholesale auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1997 |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 2447 1995–96 |
B & O tax exemptionsA B&O tax exemption is provided for wholesalers of automobiles on sales of automobiles at auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 3, 1997 |
| HB 1417 1997–98 |
Property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1997 |
Jan 30, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
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