Jim Horn
Senator
· Republican
· District 41
· most recent term 2003–04
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203
Bills as prime sponsor
52
of those became law
1,085
Bills co-sponsored
11,765
Recorded votes
3.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5696 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionAny member of the commission is disqualified from participating in commission proceedings if he or she participates in the investigation or initial proceedings, or gains factual knowledge regarding an incident before the date... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5697 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxFinds that: (1) The current system for collecting special fuel taxes has allowed many parties to fraudulently evade paying the special fuel taxes due the state; and (2) by changing the point of collection of the special fuel... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5709 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/drug useProvides that, if the worker has the same or greater weight of alcohol in his or her blood as that set forth in RCW 46.61.502, or if the worker tests positive for a controlled substance, it shall be conclusively presumed that... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5712 1997–98 |
Maternity care access systemProvides that the department shall phase in the coverage of children under the revised federal maternity care access waiver by providing services to children up to age one within twelve months of the effective date of this... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5738 1997–98 |
Compensation for employmentEmployers of "tipped employees" are authorized to count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage requirement above $4.90 an hour. A "tipped employee" is defined as an employee who is engaged in an occupation in which he... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5773 1997–98 |
Electrical inspectionsDeclares that the provisions of RCW 19.28.360 shall not apply within the rights of way of county roads, provided the subject county road department maintains and enforces an equal, higher, or better standard of construction... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5808 1997–98 |
Tax on spirits reducedThe surtaxes imposed on the purchase of spirits and strong beer are modified. The 14 percent surtax on the purchase of spirits or strong beer by consumers is reduced to 8.665 percent. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5810 1997–98 |
Employment of minorsEmployment conditions, including permissible work hours and prohibited occupations, for minors are statutorily established. They include the following: Work Rules for Minors Under Age 16 . The federal standards for hours of... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5816 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn authorA regional transit authority = s powers are limited to coordination, planning, implementation, funding and contracting for transportation services. Its authority to operate and maintain high capacity systems is repealed. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5872 1997–98 |
Municipal water rightsThe instantaneous and annual withdrawal rates specified in a certificate held by a public water system providing water for municipal supply purposes is presumed to be valid and perfected. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5876 1997–98 |
Veterans' tuition increasesThe expiration dates are eliminated. The governing boards of the state's public higher education institutions must exempt Vietnam veterans from tuition increases. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5880 1997–98 |
Tax exemptns/fiscal impactsProvides that a city that imposes the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030 is eligible to receive payment from the state treasurer, from amounts appropriated by the legislature for that purpose, for a portion of the revenues... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5893 1997–98 |
Law enforcement trainingCreates the board on law enforcement training standards and education. The purpose of the board is to review and recommend to the commission programs and standards for the training and education of law enforcement personnel. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5928 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5961 1997–98 |
Terminal safety auditsThe administrative penalty for the following violations is increased from $100/violation to $500 for each offense: (1) controlled substances and alcohol use and testing, (2) disqualification of drivers, and (3) moving a... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5994 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationA A contractor @ includes any registered or unregistered person, firm, or corporation. Notice . A contractor whose registration has been suspended or revoked is prohibited from participating or advertising to do work as a contractor. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5996 1997–98 |
Contractor registratn bondsA contractor = s surety bond and insurance are continuous until canceled or a judgment has been filed against the bond. The bond amount for an applicant who is a general contractor is $6,000, and the bond amount for a... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6000 1997–98 |
Compulsive gambling educatnThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a compulsive gambling education and awareness program. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery advertising budget to... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6036 1997–98 |
On-the-job trainingThe Jobs for the Future Program is established to provide undertrained, underemployed, and unemployed persons with on-the-job training opportunities. An on-the-job training council is established by the State Board for... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6042 1997–98 |
Telecommnctns/rights-of-wayWSDOT's grant of a right-of-occupancy to telecommunications carriers on limited-access highway rights-of-way must be competitively neutral, and preserve safety and operational performance. No grant of a right-of-occupancy to a... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6090 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6091 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle fuel tax distrDesignates provisions relating to the distribution of motor vehicle fuel taxes. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5030 1997–98 |
Lake water/landscape irrigtnA specific process is created by which the Department of Ecology must determine if there is enough water in lakes and reservoirs over 20,000 surface acres located west of the crest of the Cascades to allow single-family... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5574 1997–98 |
Property tax reformA taxpayer who only holds a security interest in property must supply the county assessor with the name of the person making payments for property tax purposes under the security interest. Wilful failure to comply is subject... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
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