Janéa Holmquist Newbry
Senator
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2013–14
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144
Bills as prime sponsor
14
of those became law
895
Bills co-sponsored
9,695
Recorded votes
2.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2967 2003–04 |
Sex crimes against minorsEstablishes mandatory sentences for sex crimes against children. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2981 2003–04 |
Minimum wage/hour standardsDeclares that chapter 49.46 RCW and chapter 39.12 RCW constitutes the exclusive state authority for the establishment of minimum wage and hour standards for employees in this state, and the state hereby fully occupies and... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2990 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformAmends RCW 46.61.688 relating to civil liability reform. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2991 2003–04 |
Medical liability reformFinds that it is in the best interest of the people of the state of Washington to contain the significantly increasing costs of malpractice insurance for licensed health care professionals and institutions and noninstitutional... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2992 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares an intent to enact reforms that create a more equitable distribution of liability based upon one's proportionate share of fault. Finds, notwithstanding the tort reform measures it has enacted in the past, that in many... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2993 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformRevises post judgment interest rates. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2994 2003–04 |
Obesity lawsuitsDeclares that any manufacturer, distributor, or seller of a food or nonalcoholic beverage intended for human consumption shall not be subject to civil liability for personal injury or wrongful death based on an individual's... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2995 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance, conduct, or other work-related information to a prospective employer, or employment agency as defined by RCW 49.60.040,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2996 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformProvides that a certificate of merit shall be filed by the claimant's attorney as specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action asserting a claim, cross-claim,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2997 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformDeclares that, while the common law doctrine of sovereign immunity declares that the state is immune from liability for the tortious conduct of its employees and officers, Article II, section 26 of the state Constitution... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2998 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityProvides that, notwithstanding RCW 51.24.030(1), the injured worker or beneficiary may not seek damages for an injury or occupational disease occurring in the course of employment at the site of a construction project, whether... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2999 2003–04 |
Products liabilityProvides that, in a products liability action alleging that an injury was caused by a failure to provide adequate warnings or information with regard to a pharmaceutical product, the defendant or defendants shall not be liable... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3000 2003–04 |
Manufacturer reformProvides that a manufacturer of goods is not liable for harm caused by defects in goods attributed to such a manufacturer where the goods have been purchased through a chain of distribution that does not establish the... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3019 2003–04 |
Workers' comp/subcontractorsProvides that public agencies and private entities are not liable for industrial insurance premiums owed on work performed by subcontractors that had industrial insurance accounts in good standing when subcontracts were let. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3022 2003–04 |
Prprty tax exemption/farmersDeclares that the following property is exempt from property taxes: (1) Motor fuel owned by a farmer; and (2) Personal property owned by a farmer used for the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Applies to taxes... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3023 2003–04 |
Oath of officeRevises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3024 2003–04 |
State-owned farmlandLimits the acreage of state lands segregated into farm units or receiving project water within an irrigation district that contracts for certain federal reclamation project waters. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3030 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2899 2003–04 |
Duties of utility to serveSpecifies the duty of publicly owned utilities to serve within their service areas. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2900 2003–04 |
HVAC/refrigeration specialtyProvides that, before December 1, 2004, a person who provides evidence in a form prescribed by the department affirming that he or she has worked in the HVAC/refrigeration specialty for a minimum of eight thousand hours may... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2916 2003–04 |
Workers' comp accountabilityRequires the department to establish priorities for the delivery of its services and annually assess whether the department's programs and activities contribute to the department's priorities. The highest priority programs... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2917 2003–04 |
Workers' comp calculationSimplifies and adds certainty to the calculation of workers' compensation benefits. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2918 2003–04 |
Workers' comp competitivenesDeclares an intent to improve the competitiveness of Washington's industrial insurance system. Repeals RCW 51.16.042. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2801 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2868 2003–04 |
Felony sex offenderIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a felony sex offender. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
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