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 5739 1997–98 |
Employee wearing apparelIf an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform, the employer must furnish or compensate the employee for such apparel. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5274 1997–98 |
Student social security nmbrSchool districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s social security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes or when explicitly required by federal law. When a school district requests disclosure of a... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5253 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing licensesA fishing license is not required for residents or nonresidents under the age of 15. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 7900 1997–98 |
Model toxics control act J.SLiability : The owner of a site that overlies a plume of contaminated groundwater is not held liable for the contamination. To be eligible for this exemption, an owner must demonstrate that hazardous substances used on the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5336 1997–98 |
Cities and townsMunicipalities may contract with licensed collection agencies to collect public debts. The term "debt" is clarified to include fees, penalties, reasonable costs, and assessments, as well as fines and other debts. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 361, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5149 1997–98 |
Legislators' newslettersThe 12-month freeze on mailings begins on December 1 of the year before a general election for the state legislator's election to office and runs through November 30 after the election. A legislator appointed after the start... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5173 1997–98 |
Liquor license schematicThe current licensing structure is modified to eliminate the current A alphabet-based @ license scheme. It is replaced with a licensing structure that names the specific type of privilege or privileges granted to a licensee. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5267 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/salesperA number of modifications are made to the real estate brokers and salespersons licensing and practice act. They include the following: Changes to the Department = s Administrative Procedures : Licensing procedures cover... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5361 1997–98 |
Charter use of ferriesWashington State Ferries (WSF) may be used for the transportation of hazardous materials when established route operations and normal user requirements are not disrupted. The rate to charter a WSF for purposes of hazardous... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5570 1997–98 |
Tax evasion penaltiesThe current employer misrepresentation provisions of the workers' compensation statutes are modified to make an employer who intentionally misrepresents payroll or employee hours liable for up to ten times the difference... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5571 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt/workers comp formEmployers are to report industrial insurance premiums and unemployment insurance contributions on a unified form beginning with reports due in calendar year 1998. The unified report is to be a multiple part form mailed to a... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 325, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5965 1997–98 |
Workers' comp agency ratingsThe requirement that moneys in the industrial insurance refund account be spent only after appropriation is eliminated. Agency requests for expenditure of the funds in the account must be filed with the State Treasurer. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5991 1997–98 |
Quality awards councilThe council becomes its own private nonprofit corporation separate from the Quality for Washington State Foundation. The Secretary of State's Office provides limited staff assistance. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 6030 1997–98 |
Workrs' comp performnc auditThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must, in consultation with the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee and a legislative advisory committee, contract for a performance audit of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5229 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places is not lost by the use for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities for periods of not more than seven days in a year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5737 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is cut in half, and a general fund | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5178 1997–98 |
Diabetes cost reduction actThe Legislature finds that access to medically accepted standards of care for diabetes, its treatment, supplies, and self-management training and education is crucial to prevent or delay complications of diabetes and its... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5768 1997–98 |
Supported employment progrmsThe Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Personnel, and the Office of Financial Management must work together to identify appropriate state agencies that have positions and funding conducive to implementing... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5177 1997–98 |
Heavy vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a limited access highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are buses, a vehicle preparing to turn left, or an authorized... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5266 1997–98 |
Engineers/land surveyorsTwo individuals may be appointed upon request to serve as pro-tem members on the board. Temporary members must meet the same qualifications as regular members. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5539 1997–98 |
Accident reportsIf a law enforcement officer completes an accident report, the drivers involved in an accident do not have to file a report. The reference to a driver = s report has been deleted since not all accidents require an accident... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5154 1997–98 |
Vehicle gross weight schedulWashington = s vehicle gross weight schedule is extended from 70 feet to 86 feet between the first and last axle so that six- and seven-axle trucks can reach the legal maximum weight limit of 105,500 pounds. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5754 1997–98 |
Box, martial arts, wrestlingDefinitions : A Kickboxing @ and A martial arts @ are defined and included within the definition of professional boxing. A Amateur @ and A tough man/rough man contest or competitions @ are defined. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
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