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 1928 2001–02 |
AbortionDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1949 2001–02 |
Prprty tx exmptn/shorelines$ Exempts property from state and local property taxes if the property's value has been reduced by at least 25 percent after November 20, 2000, as a result of shoreline master program regulation. | Joe Marine (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1970 2001–02 |
MarriageDeclares that the uniting of two persons in a nonmarital domestic relationship, including a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar relationship when the persons are other than a male and a female is not valid in... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1973 2001–02 |
Tipped wagesProvides that, on September 30, 2001, and on each following September 30th, the department of labor and industries shall establish an adjusted minimum tipped wage rate that is equal to seventy-five percent of the adjusted... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2034 2001–02 |
Optometrists$ Optometrists may be certified by the Board of Optometry for the use of Schedule III through V controlled substances for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes related to the practice of optometry, after completing specified... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2056 2001–02 |
Growth management$ Adds an economic development element as a mandatory element of a Growth Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plan. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2068 2001–02 |
Hgh school grad requirementsHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Beginning with the graduating class of 2008, public school students must successfully complete the WASL in reading in order to receive a high school diploma. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2082 2001–02 |
Methamphetamine manufature$ Creates the rebuttable presumption that a child has suffered negligent treatment or maltreatment if the child is found in a place where methamphetamine is being manufactured. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2097 2001–02 |
Churches & private schools$ Specifies churches and private schools as defined are not to be considered urban growth. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2110 2001–02 |
Sexually violent predators$ Prohibits the court from conditionally releasing a sexually violent predator to less restrictive alternative housing unless the Legislature approves the housing or the housing meets criteria established by the Legislature... | Joe Marine (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2131 2001–02 |
Enrgy facility site council$ Declares that a sufficient and reliable supply of energy is critically important to the health and welfare of the citizens of the state and to the prosperity of the region. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2149 2001–02 |
Murder of a childIncreases penalties for first degree murder when the victim is a child. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2178 2001–02 |
VeteransNames the north Spokane corridor project the Washington veterans of foreign wars memorial highway. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2217 2001–02 |
RapeIncreases penalties for rape in the first degree. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2234 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle tax repealRepeals RCW 35.58.273, 35.58.274, 35.58.275, 35.58.276, 35.58.277, and 35.58.278. Applies retroactively to January 1, 2000. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2273 2001–02 |
Smelters/tax reliefFinds that in some areas of the state the stability of the electrical transmission and distribution system depends on the consistent on-peak and off-peak load provided by large consumers of electrical power. Finds that the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2278 2001–02 |
Land use planningRevises provisions relating to land use planning. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2293 2001–02 |
Antiterrorism act of 2002$ Enacts the Antiterrorism Crime Act of 2002. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2227 2001–02 |
Veterans' home$ Establishes an Eastern Washington veterans' home. | John Ahern (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 2001 |
| HB 1119 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle sales/b&o tx$ Exempts licensed auto dealers from the business and occupations tax on wholesales of used motor vehicles at auto auctions. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1287 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ Extends the prohibition on mandatory local measured telephone service for four years until June 1, 2005. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1371 2001–02 |
Emergency service personnel$ Permits surviving spouses and children of "emergency service personnel" killed in the line of duty to purchase health care benefits from the Public Employees' Benefits Board. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1418 2001–02 |
Community revitalization$ Authorizes a new system of property tax increment financing where tax increment areas may be designated by a county, city, town, or port district within which a portion of the receipts from regular property tax levies are... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 2029 2001–02 |
Motor vehicles/VIN inspectn$ Allows licenced motor vehicle dealers to perform physical inspections. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 1136 2001–02 |
Product standards$ Requires the director of the Department of General Administration to adopt product standards for strawboard and strawboard products for recycled product purchases made by state agencies; and $ Adopts the U.S. Environmental... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 20, 2001 |
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