Jean Silver
Representative
· Republican
· District 6
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · R · LD 61993–94 · House · R · LD 61991–92 · House · R · LD 5
40
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
475
Bills co-sponsored
5,165
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2387 1995–96 |
Child & adult dependnt abuseCertain Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel are added to the list of professionals who are required to report suspected instances of abuse or neglect of a child, adult dependent, or a developmentally disabled person. The... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2402 1995–96 |
Work force training/ed boardA representative from the private career schools is added as a voting member to the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board. The private career school representative serves a four-year term which expires on June... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2448 1995–96 |
Independnt candidte withdrwlAn independent candidate for a partisan position may withdraw his or her declaration of candidacy at any time before a primary if the primary ballots for that office have not been ordered by filing a signed report with the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2449 1995–96 |
Water resource managementAn eight-member Joint Select Committee on Water Resources is created and is composed of two members from each political party caucus in both houses. A Senator and a member of the House are elected by the committee membership... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2516 1995–96 |
Child care facility registraNeighbors or friends are exempt from licensing requirements under chapter 74.15 RCW if they care for not more than one family's children on a regular basis and do not advertise. Parents involved in cooperative child care... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2707 1995–96 |
School safetyFindings The Legislature finds that students and staff need to be safe at school and makes various findings about measures to enhance school security. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2711 1995–96 |
Illegal alien offender progrThe Department of Corrections is directed to implement an illegal offender program by July 1, 1997, to meet specified goals. The department is required to place illegal alien offenders who meet the specified eligibility and... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2721 1995–96 |
School bus advertisingRules adopted by the SPI governing the marking of school buses must allow school districts to place advertising and educational material on the inside and outside of school buses, if such advertising and educational material... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2743 1995–96 |
Health care practitnr licensDifferent continuing education requirements may be established by the disciplinary authority for retired active license holders who provide only uncompensated community services. The disciplinary authority is also authorized... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2747 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformRule Adoption : The Forest Practices Board, the Department of Labor and Industries, and the Insurance Commissioner are prohibited from relying solely on a statement of intent and/or the agency's enabling provisions as... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2748 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformRule Adoption : The "substance" of a significant legislative rule's is the object of coordination required with other federal, state and local laws relevant to the activity or subject matter. Local law ordinances are defined... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2760 1995–96 |
General administratn leasesThe director of GA is authorized to enter into leases of up to ten years without OFM approval. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2847 1995–96 |
Employee clothing compensatnIf an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform or other clothing of a specific style or color, it must be provided by the employer. This does not apply to usual and customary clothing in conformance to a general dress standard. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2926 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxFeed sold for thoroughbred race horses is exempt from sales and use tax. Raising, breeding, training, or selling thoroughbred race horses is exempt from B&O tax. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2929 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Higher Education Network and Distance Education Committee is formed. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2952 1995–96 |
Crimes against family memberThe following crimes are raised to class C felonies if committed by one family or household member against another: $ Reckless endangerment in the second degree $ Coercion $ Stalking $ Criminal trespass in the first degree $... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2953 1995–96 |
Flood areas/proprty tx relieInterest and penalties are forgiven on delinquent 1996 property taxes for personal residences damaged by flooding. The damage must have occurred between January 1, 1996 and May 1, 1996, and the residence must be located in a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2954 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tx exmptRepair of residential buildings damaged by flooding or construction of replacement residential buildings destroyed by flooding is exempt from sales and use tax. The building must be located in a county or Indian Nation listed... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2603 1995–96 |
Accountants' educationCandidates seeking to become CPAs must meet educational requirements adopted by the Board of Accountancy. The types of educational requirements that the board may adopt are described. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2774 1995–96 |
Sporting goods imprinting/txImprinting advertising on sporting goods is not manufacturing for purposes of the B&O tax. Therefore, a business that imprints and sells the imprinted sporting goods outside Washington will not owe B&O tax on this activity. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2898 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (a) 106 percent or (b) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the United States Consumer Price Index. The change is first effective for 1997 property taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2749 1995–96 |
Uninsured motorists studyA joint interim study is established to recommend incentives and additional penalties to increase compliance with mandatory vehicle insurance requirements. The joint study is to be performed by the Senate Financial... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2783 1995–96 |
Juv offenses/offender scorePrior juvenile adjudications for felonies are treated the same as prior convictions for offenses committed as an adult when calculating an adult offender's "offender score" under the Sentencing Reform Act. Prior juvenile... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2851 1995–96 |
Corrections dept collctv bidThe provisions are amended that authorize and establish parameters for the adoption of State Personnel Resources Board rules governing collective bargaining between state agencies and state employee bargaining units. The... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
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