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 2754 1995–96 |
Commercial driver's licenseRevises the requirement for school bus drivers licenses. Establishes requirements for disqualifying a driver from driving a commercial vehicle for violations of out-of-service orders. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2709 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicle showsEstablishes procedures for the issuance of temporary subagency license to dealers engaged in RV shows. Declares that violations are an unfair or deceptive practice pursuant to the consumer protection act. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2667 1995–96 |
Death penaltyAmends RCW 10.95.030 and 10.95.040 to provide for death penalties for persons sixteen years of age or older where there are not sufficient mitigating circumstances to merit leniency. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2681 1995–96 |
Workplace violnce/hlth careRequires all health care settings to conduct a security and safety assessment and, using the assessment, develop and implement by July 1, 1997, a workplace violence prevention plan with measures to protect personnel, patients,... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1044 1995–96 |
Actions against govrn unitsIn all civil actions, including appeals, in which the state, a political subdivision, a municipal corporation, or a department or agent of the state, a political subdivision or a municipal corporation is a party, the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1066 1995–96 |
Smoking in the workplaceAny department rule restricting smoking in the workplace must include provisions permitting smoking policies agreed to by employers and employees. An employer's policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1354 1995–96 |
Hound permitsThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission may set pursuit-only seasons in which only Washington residents may participate. The number of bear transport tags that the commission issues to nonresidents is not to exceed 10 percent... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1460 1995–96 |
SEPA exemptionsThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules increasing categorical exemptions for minor new construction and minor land use decisions within urban growth areas designated by a county planning under all of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1643 1995–96 |
New counties creationThe process for creating a new county is clarified. Petition requirements . A petition proposing the new county must request the creation of the new county, include a description of the new county, and in addition to the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1665 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systOn-site sewage disposal systems are exempt from the requirement that plans and specifications for the construction or modification of sewage treatment facilities be submitted to the Department of Ecology for review and approval. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1738 1995–96 |
Union security agreementsThe collective bargaining law applying to teachers is amended to include a provision requiring notice to employees regarding union security provisions. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1910 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersBeginning with industrial insurance claims accepted by self-insured employers after June 30, 1995, self-insurers are authorized to make determinations of permanent partial disability. The worker may request a determination or... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2072 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesBusiness and occupation taxes are returned to pre-1993 levels as follows: Effective July 1, 1995: 1. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2089 1995–96 |
Taxpayer relief act of 1995(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/13/95) Revises the state current policy of applying its sales and use taxes to machinery, equipment, and installation labor used in manufacturing, research and development, and other activities.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2571 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for prescribed medical care products. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2633 1995–96 |
Electrical contractrs/instalAuthorizes the department to deny renewal of a certificate or license to anyone who owes outstanding penalties for a citation or for noncompliance with chapter 19.28 RCW. Provides for revocation of licenses for serious... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2512 1995–96 |
Goodwill taxationExempts the goodwill of a business from ad valorem taxation pursuant to RCW 84.36.070. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2532 1995–96 |
Student uniform policyEncourages school districts to consider adopting district-wide school uniform policies. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2328 1995–96 |
Property tax growth limitRequires the levy for the state to be set so that the regular property taxes payable in the following year shall not exceed one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus inflation, whichever is lower. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2382 1995–96 |
Suspected abuse reportsDeletes the requirement for reporting suspected abuse to DSHS. Requires a law enforcement agency that receives a report of suspected abuse to notify the suspect of the report. Requires records of the allegation to be destroyed... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 1000 1995–96 |
Endangered/protected speciesDeclares that an "endangered species" means wildlife designated as endangered under the federal endangered species act. Deletes the authority of the state fish and wildlife commission to designate a species as endangered or protected. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 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 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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