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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1017 1995–96 |
Emergency managementAdministration of the state's comprehensive emergency management program is transferred from the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) to the Military Department. All powers and duties, personnel and... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1123 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 350, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1632 1995–96 |
Public lands exchangesThe Department of Natural Resources may exchange state-owned tidelands and shorelands with private and other public landowners if the exchange is in the public interest and actively contributes to the public benefits... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1787 1995–96 |
Interest on accounts & fundsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1140 1995–96 |
Criminal history/sentencingOffenses may not wash out if the defendant commits any gross misdemeanor or felony crime that results in a conviction during the period specified. A federal felony that does not have a clearly comparable Washington offense, or... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1209 1995–96 |
Commercial vehicle safetyBeginning January 1, 1996, the Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC's) terminal inspection program is transferred to the Washington State Patrol's commercial vehicle enforcement section. The WSP is responsible for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1679 1995–96 |
Security guards/privt investA number of changes are made to the program. The term private detective is changed to private investigator. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 277, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1053 1995–96 |
Wood stove use limitationsThe provisions of existing law authorizing a single stage burn ban are deleted. The provisions authorizing a geographical limitation on the use of noncertified stoves are limited to the sole purpose of a contingency measure to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1517 1995–96 |
Loc gov/federl & privt fundsCounties, cities, towns and public corporations are authorized to engage in federally guaranteed "conduit financings". More specifically, these entities may: * issue federally guaranteed notes under Section 108 of the Housing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1058 1995–96 |
Liquor vendors' appealsLiquor vendors who are appointed by the Liquor Control Board to sell liquor in communities where no state liquor store exists are no longer subject to the state civil service system and the rules of the state Personnel Resources Board. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1220 1995–96 |
Air operating permits/SEPAA decision pertaining to the issuance, renewal, reopening, or revision of an air operating permit is not subject to the requirements under the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) for the preparation of an environmental... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1287 1995–96 |
Silvicultural burningUnder certain conditions, emissions from silvicultural burning in eastern Washington conducted to restore forest health or to prevent additional deterioration of forest health are exempt from the targets and calculations made... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1407 1995–96 |
Maritime commissionThe Washington State Maritime Commission (WSMC) is authorized to conduct activities and make expenditures necessary for the transition of its services and contracts to the nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 1743 1993–94 |
Pollution prevention plansThe Department of Ecology shall develop a pilot program to coordinate all the department's actions affecting a facility. By January 1, 1994, the department shall designate an industry type and up to ten facilities to... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2278 1993–94 |
Local office vacanciesMany of the specific provisions of law relating to the election procedures for cities, towns, and special districts where the franchise is not limited to property owners are altered to conform with the practices of general... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 223, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2347 1993–94 |
Glazing, doors, skylightsWindows must be tested according to appropriate standards of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). The State Building Code Council may approve alternative testing methods for windows. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2226 1993–94 |
Solid waste rate increasesCities are required to notify the public of a change in solid waste rates 45 days prior to the proposed date of the rate change. This requirement applies to cities that choose not to use a solid waste collection company... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
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