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 2373 2001–02 |
Teaching of constitutionsTeachers have not provided any noticeable instruction on the Washington state Constitution. Every public and private school library will stock printed copies of the Declaration of Independence, the constitutions of the United... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 1025 2001–02 |
Fair fundRequires that, on July 1, 2001, the state treasurer shall transfer three million dollars from the general fund to the fair fund. On July 1, 2002, and on each July 1st thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer an amount... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1026 2001–02 |
Correctional facilities$ Authorizes certain employees of the Department of Corrections under some circumstances to use reasonable force to detain, search, or remove a person. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1039 2001–02 |
Persistent offenders$ Clarifies that certain prior offenses, despite where the offense and conviction took place, will be used to determine whether an offender meets the definition of a persistent offender. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1123 2001–02 |
School volunteers/prprty taxDeclares that a person who provides volunteer services to a school district is entitled to an exemption for taxes levied by the state on the person's residence if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The person must... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1145 2001–02 |
Public assistanceDirects the department of social and health services to conduct a program designed to increase the supply of housing for persons on public assistance by making rental payments directly to the landlords. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1150 2001–02 |
Mail theft & destruction$ Obstruction of mail is a gross misdemeanor. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1192 2001–02 |
Interpreters for the deafDeclares that the purpose of this act is to establish a system of licensing interpreters for the deaf that will enhance the opportunities of persons who are deaf or hearing impaired to enjoy the fruits of our society, increase... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1193 2001–02 |
School bs stop sign violatnsAmends RCW 46.61.372 to enhance enforcement of school bus stop sign violations. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1197 2001–02 |
Methamphetamine$ Increases the maximum term of imprisonment for the crime of manufacturing methamphetamine to 20 years. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1241 2001–02 |
Supreme court justices$ Requires supreme court justices to be elected from three supreme court judicial districts. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1308 2001–02 |
Vehicular homicide$ Raises the seriousness level of the crime of vehicular homicide while intoxicated from a level IX to a level XI offense. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1316 2001–02 |
Material harmful to minors$ Prohibits the display, sale, dissemination, or distribution to minors of matter that is harmful to minors. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1392 2001–02 |
Water rights$ Requires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to accept certain donations of water rights for the trust water right systems for instream flows in areas where aquatic species have been listed as endangered or threatened. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1412 2001–02 |
Sexually motivated crimes$ Increases rape of a child or an adult in the first degree from a seriousness level XII to a level XIII. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1495 2001–02 |
Sexually violent predators$ Prohibits the location of a less restrictive alternative (LRA) for sexually violent predators in a community without the prior approval of the appropriate local government entity. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1497 2001–02 |
Public centers districts$ Authorizes cities and towns located in a county with a population of less than one million to create public centers districts to provide convention, conference, or special events, cultural, technology, or community centers,... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1516 2001–02 |
Civil service/managers$ Changes the definition of "manager" for purposes of qualifying for the Washington Management Service. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1588 2001–02 |
Growth management actEstablishes a schedule for review of comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted under the growth management act. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1717 2001–02 |
Public records$ Exempts from public disclosure, records that contain certain vulnerability assessments or emergency and escape response plans at a correctional facility. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1812 2001–02 |
City/town elected officials$ Expressly authorizes cities, towns, and counties to create independent salary commissions to set salaries for city or town elected officials, county commissioners and county council members. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1817 2001–02 |
Public centers districts$ Authorizes counties with populations of less than one million, and cities and towns located in a county with a population of less than one million, to create public centers districts to provide convention, conference, or... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1896 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersDeclares that the implementation schedule for rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, adopted on May 26, 2000, by the director of the department of labor and industries, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1910 2001–02 |
Physical therapy$ Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington University to offer a doctorate level degree in physical therapy subject to review and approval by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1927 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle taxesRepeals RCW 35.58.273, 35.58.274, 35.58.275, 35.58.276, 35.58.277, and 35.58.278. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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