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 1112 1995–96 |
General administn dept fundsTwo changes are made in the funding structure of the Department of General Administration. First, a technical change is made to designate pass-through funds associated with commercial insurance purchases in the risk management... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1777 1995–96 |
School bond levy disclosuresPrior to conducting an election on a debt financing measure, a school district must adopt a resolution that specifies the purposes of the debt financing measure. The resolution must specify the buildings to be constructed or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1223 1995–96 |
Education board staffThe State Board of Education is directed to appoint or employ an executive director, who also must serve as the board's secretary. The board is directed to appoint or employ other staff to perform the duties of the board. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 13, 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 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2643 1993–94 |
Pension statutes cross-referStatutes governing assault pay, temporary duty disability, leave sharing, sick leave and vacation leave cash-outs and the 45-day service rule are cross-referenced to Public Employees' Retirement System and Teachers' Retirement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| 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 2237 1993–94 |
State facilties/capital bdgtSeveral changes are made to the procedures used in developing the capital budget, acquiring state-owned and leased facilities, and accounting for the cost of those facilities. The Governor and the Office of Financial... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2644 1993–94 |
Retirement contribtns/paymntInterest and Overpayments . The Department of Retirement Systems has broad authority to charge interest for past due contributions except where expressly prohibited from doing so in statute. The Department of Retirement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2743 1993–94 |
School dist health servicesFor purposes of the act, "district" is defined as including a school district, educational service district or educational cooperative. The deduction for private contractor billing fees is limited to the amount charged by the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2392 1993–94 |
Residential burglaryStatutes that contain a reference to burglary in the second degree that should also contain reference to residential burglary are amended to reference residential burglary. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2456 1993–94 |
Reclassified reforestatn lndThe laws relating to the taxation of reforestation timber and lands are repealed. Old reforestation timber and timberland will continue to pay the same taxes as other timber and timberland. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2486 1993–94 |
Sunset provisionsThe sunset reviews of the following entities are repealed: Asian-American Affairs Commission, current termination date: 1996; Human Rights Commission, current termination date: 1996; Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2197 1993–94 |
Victim/witness notificationThe Department of Corrections must retain, for a minimum of two years following an inmate's release, two types of documents: (1) a signed request by an individual to be included in the notification program; and (2) a receipt... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2198 1993–94 |
Jvnle sex offndr schl attndAfter release or parole, a juvenile sex offender may not attend a public elementary, middle or high school attended by his or her victim. Transportation and other costs related to the offender's change in schools must be paid... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2239 1993–94 |
Prison constructionThe authority for the GA and DOC to use the GC/CM process for prison construction projects is extended to July 1, 1997. In addition to the current authority to use GC/CM for projects valued over $10 million, DOC and GA are... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2341 1993–94 |
Nonprofit services tax exempThe existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations is expanded to include physical fitness services. A sales tax exemption is created for physical fitness classes... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2419 1993–94 |
Law enforcement medal/honorA State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. The bronze medal is to be awarded by the Governor to any law enforcement officer who has been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or who has been distinguished... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2614 1993–94 |
Self-insured employersSelf-insured employers' authority to close certain industrial insurance claims is reinstated and made permanent. The claims may include time-loss compensation or both medical treatment and time-loss compensation but may not... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2170 1993–94 |
Special services demonstratnDistricts that have projects designed to reduce unnecessary labeling of students as handicapped can use the prior handicapped enrollment as the basis for funding. The restriction on using this only during the duration of the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1039 1993–94 |
Law enforcmnt medal of honorCreates the state law enforcement medal of honor committee to nominate candidates for the award. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1043 1993–94 |
Execution methodLethal injection is made the exclusive method of execution for defendants who commit capital offenses after the effective date of this act. If, however, lethal injection is invalidated by the courts, then hanging will become... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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