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 2305 1991–92 |
Fire commissioner districtsA fire protection district may create commissioner districts if a resolution submitting the ballot proposition to the voters is adopted by a unanimous vote of the fire commissioners and the voters of the district approve a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2389 1991–92 |
Oil spill prevntn/clean-upSeveral incorrect statutory cross-references are corrected, duplicative provisions are removed, and grammar is improved in existing statutes relating to oil spill prevention and response. The Department of Ecology and the... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2490 1991–92 |
Community placement escapeThe definition of escape is changed to mean that the inmate willfully discontinues making himself or herself available to the department for supervision by making his or her whereabouts unknown or by failing to maintain... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2560 1991–92 |
Senior environmental corpsThe Senior Environmental Corps is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The corps shall carry out projects that focus on natural, environmental, and recreational resources. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2655 1991–92 |
Mun criminal justice accountThe current statute is made consistent with the current distribution methods used by the State Treasurer for high crime cities. Moneys not distributed under the 200 percent category because of the cap are distributed to cities... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2796 1991–92 |
Water well constructionThe Department of Ecology, by means of a memorandum of agreement, may delegate enforcement of certain portions of the water well program to local health districts and counties. Ecology must determine that the local government... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2391 1991–92 |
Biomedical waste regulationThe term "biomedical waste" is defined. The definition preempts any local definitions of such waste. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2633 1991–92 |
Moderate-risk waste facilitsLocal governments are required to take certain actions to incorporate private sector management of moderate-risk waste if the local government determines that a private facility offers an acceptable service at a reasonable... | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2768 1991–92 |
Ecology technical assistanceThe Department of Ecology is authorized to appoint one or more technical assistance officers to provide on-site consultation to businesses for the purpose of helping businesses comply with environmental regulations. The... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2867 1991–92 |
Law enforc/fire fghtrs insurFormer employers of retired members of plan I of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) have the authority, at their discretion, to reimburse such members for the cost of Medicare part B... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1015 1991–92 |
Local govt service agreemntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for local governments to enter into binding local government service... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1153 1991–92 |
Littering penaltiesPenalties for littering are changed. Littering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1298 1991–92 |
Low-income prop tx exemptionA property tax exemption similar to the senior citizen property tax exemption is created for homeowners with incomes below $18,000. Qualified homeowners are exempt from regular and excess property tax levies on a portion of... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1634 1991–92 |
Parking in disabled spaceThe fine for unauthorized parking in a place reserved for disabled persons is set at $50. That portion of the fine that is retained by the local jurisdiction must be used for law enforcement. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2286 1991–92 |
Cosmetology shop managersA salon/shop may be operated under the management of a licensed cosmetologist, manicurist, esthetician, barber, or instructor-operator. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2338 1991–92 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services, in addition to city and town research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2390 1991–92 |
Recycling vend machine prdtsVending machine owners or operators shall provide receptacles for recycling cans and bottles dispensed by their vending machines located on passenger ferries or at state-owned highway rest areas. The machine owner or operator... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2402 1991–92 |
Special election datesIf a presidential primary is conducted in this state at any time during February through May, a local special election may also be conducted on the date of that primary in lieu of any other date specified by law for conducting... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2626 1991–92 |
Salmonid stockThe Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife are directed to establish a wild salmonid review and inventory team consisting of fisheries biologists and geneticists. The team is to review and inventory the status of wild salmonid... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2628 1991–92 |
Wildlife habitat protectionThe Department of Wildlife is directed to appoint a technical advisory committee to assist in developing recommended best habitat management practices for application to land management activities in agriculture and range management. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2630 1991–92 |
Fish and wildlife educationThe Governor is given the option of adding to existing duties of the Governor's Council on Environmental Education or appointing a new Fish and Wildlife Education Council to accomplish the following goals: (1) Raise and... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2636 1991–92 |
Waste from outside stateOwners or operators of solid waste landfills are required to notify the Department of Ecology 60 days before receiving solid waste generated from an out-of-state source. Ecology must prepare reporting guidelines. | Nancy Rust (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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