John Ahern
Representative
· Republican
· District 6
· most recent term 2011–12
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59
Bills as prime sponsor
2
of those became law
493
Bills co-sponsored
7,501
Recorded votes
2.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2199 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, 48.44.023, and 48.46.066, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that qualify as... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2215 2005–06 |
Background checksSimplifies and eliminates duplicative statutes so that the dissemination of | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2231 2005–06 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the cloning of human embryos. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2277 2005–06 |
Higher edu admissionsProvides that minimum admission standards established by the board shall accommodate the nontraditional course schedules and integrated academic and vocational curricula offered by career and technical education and skills... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2290 2005–06 |
DUI-related prior offensesRevises provisions relating to drunk driving-related prior offenses. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2295 2005–06 |
Health care liability lawsFinds that the advances in medical technology, diagnosis, and treatment have resulted in great strides in maintaining and improving the health of Washingtonians. Yet those advances substantially increase the complexity of our... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2326 2005–06 |
Public health improvementFinds that the public health system as defined in RCW 43.70.575 is essential to fulfilling the state's responsibility to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The legislature further finds that local public health... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2417 2005–06 |
Tax relief/farm machineryExempts farmers from state sales and tax on the purchase of used farm machinery and equipment. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2470 2005–06 |
State Christmas treeDeclares that any evergreen tree, including any fir, pine, spruce, cedar, or other coniferous species, placed or located in the rotunda of the state capitol building during the month of December is designated as the official... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2476 2005–06 |
Sex offenders & kidnappersCreates four new crimes: Sexual Victimization in the first degree, sexual victimization in the second degree, Failure to Report an Unregistered Sex Offender, and Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1934 2005–06 |
Assault of a peace officerMakes assault of a peace officer with a projectile stun gun assault in the third degree with a seriousness level equivalent to assault in the second degree. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 458, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 2266 2005–06 |
Precursor drugsEstablishes age, identification, log, and accessibility restrictions on products that contain ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 2173 2005–06 |
Service member civil reliefEstablishes the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act to provide certain rights and protections in civil proceedings to service members and their dependents during their military service or within 180 days after the... | John Serben (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1405 2005–06 |
Disabled hunt/fish committeeExtends the termination date for the Fish and Wildlife Commission's Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities from July 1, 2005 until July 1, 2008. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1125 2005–06 |
Trusts and estatesMakes changes regarding the management of trusts and estates including changes affecting the right to inherit, notice to creditors, nomination of guardians for minors, changing trustees, and other provisions. | John Serben (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1161 2005–06 |
Notification about offendersAuthorizes law enforcement agencies to share information regarding sex and kidnapping offenders with public libraries. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 1328 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesLowers B&O tax rate from 1.5 percent to 0.275 percent for licensed boarding homes. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2400 2003–04 |
Sex crimes against minorsMakes changes to the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 176, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2908 2003–04 |
Salvage vehiclesAdds inspection and documentation requirements for salvage vehicles, authorizes Washington State Patrol to adopt rules relating to salvage vehicles, and amends the definition of salvage vehicle. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2354 2003–04 |
Medicare supplement insAllows for a discount on medicare supplement policies based on spousal coverage and the method and frequency of payment, including automatic deposit. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2387 2003–04 |
Mental health patient recordAllows release of records for patients buried more than fifty years ago on the grounds of state mental health hospitals, for the purpose of marking their graves. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2598 2003–04 |
Adm rule change venueExpands, for a limited time, where persons in certain geographical locations may petition for declaratory judgment challenging an agency rule. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2601 2003–04 |
Reserve officersProhibits employers with 20 or more employees from discharging or disciplining reserve officers because of leave related to emergency calls. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1053 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes a Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2004 |
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