John Beck
Representative
· Republican
· District 21
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · R · LD 21
11
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
113
Bills co-sponsored
1,646
Recorded votes
8.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2003 1991–92 |
Rights of way/wood productnDirects the department of transportation to manage highway rights of way to plant trees to enhance the beauty of the areas and to provide a new source of pulp wood and timber. Directs the deposit of any revenues from sales of... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2051 1991–92 |
Interim zoning permitsProvides that any permitting agency seeking to adopt a rule or ordinance which would impose a moratorium or interim zoning because of facilities, resources, or land use emergencies shall only adopt such regulation as provided... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2063 1991–92 |
Environmental policy actDeclares that if the decision is not made after thirty days, the threshold determination shall automatically be approved. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2068 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protectionDefines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2136 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyDirects a regulating agency to furnish an applicant for a permit or license with a written statement of all applicable regulations to be complied with to obtain the license or permit. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2166 1991–92 |
Property valuationProvides a procedure for determining values of property for tax assessment purposes. Authorizes taxpayers to request reassessment of the property. Provides for reimbursement of taxing districts for lost revenue from the state... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2167 1991–92 |
Election integrity actEstablishes a procedure for immediate ballot counts following the closure of the polls. | John Beck (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2185 1991–92 |
State employment growth capPlaces the limit on the number of state employees for the 1991-1993 biennium at eighty-one thousand five hundred thirty. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2201 1991–92 |
Cable television systemsProhibits the discrimination in rental or other charges between tenants who subscribe to the services of a CATV system and those who do not. Gives a tenant the right to request and receive CATV services. Provides that an... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2211 1991–92 |
School year extension limitProvides that June 21st of each school year shall be the last day of mandatory school attendance for students enrolled in the common schools. Authorizes attendance on a voluntary basis beyond June 21st in circumstances where... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1341 1991–92 |
Timber-dependent communitiesEconomic assistance is provided to timber-dependent communities, primarily in the areas of: financing infrastructure, exporting products from timber communities, and coordinating state services to timber communities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1960 1991–92 |
Health professions practiceThe licensing authorities for the health professions are directed to issue temporary practice permits. This allows licensed individuals from other states to practice in Washington while their applications are being completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1534 1991–92 |
Sexual assault investigationThe Criminal Justice Training Commission is to offer a yearly training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for prosecutors, police officers, public defenders, and victim advocates. The training must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 2048 1991–92 |
Older physicians license feeThe board by rule is authorized to establish a "retired active license" for retired physicians or physician assistants who wish to practice medicine on an emergent or intermittent basis. The Secretary of Health is to establish... | John Moyer (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2106 1991–92 |
Shelters/state surplus proprThe Department of General Administration is authorized to donate state-owned surplus, tangible personal property to shelters providing assistance to the homeless. The shelters must be participants in the Department of... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1208 1991–92 |
Forest fire suppresson cmpctThe Interstate Forest Fire Suppression Compact is enacted. The compact becomes valid when any two of the three states of Washington, Idaho and Oregon have enacted the compact into law. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1143 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 2187 1991–92 |
Nonprofit orgs tax exemptnsAny public benefit nonprofit organization is exempt from paying B&O tax and from collecting sales taxes on amounts received from fundraising auctions if the organization does not conduct more than one auction per year and the... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| HB 1716 1991–92 |
County recording proceduresA "recording officer" is the county auditor or, in charter counties, the official responsible for public records. The terms "file," "record" and "record location number" are also clarified. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1267 1991–92 |
Sanitary landfill reconvynceThe Department of Natural Resources is authorized to reconvey forest board lands to the county for use as a solid waste landfill or transfer station. The county shall not hold the state responsible for any liability resulting... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 8, 1991 |
| HB 1511 1991–92 |
Domestic violence victimsThe effective date of the 1990 law is again postponed. The law will become effective on April 19, 1991. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 1, 1991 |
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