John Ahern
Representative
· Republican
· District 6
· most recent term 2011–12
2011–12 · House · R · LD 62007–08 · House · R · LD 62005–06 · House · R · LD 62003–04 · House · R · LD 62001–02 · House · R · LD 6
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 1405 2007–08 |
Fuel tax rateRemoves the cap on the fuel tax amount to compute the transfer to the Snowmobile Account. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1509 2007–08 |
Property management companyExpands the business and occupation tax exemption allowed for compensation of on-site property management workers to include on-site employees working for multiple property owners. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1531 2007–08 |
College materialsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for college instructional materials purchased from college-affiliated bookstores. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1536 2007–08 |
Hands-free wireless deviceProvides excise tax exemptions for hands-free wireless communications devices. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1564 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle purchasesEstablishes a sales and use tax exemption to encourage the purchase of motor vehicles that reduce air pollution. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1578 2007–08 |
Ocular devicesExpands the deduction allowed for Medicare premiums under the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs to cover any type of health insurance premium. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1579 2007–08 |
Commercial fuel usersExempts diesel fuel used for nonhighway use by commercial users from sales and use taxation. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1629 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1638 2007–08 |
Employer provided health insProvides tax incentives for employer provided health care. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1690 2007–08 |
Insurer name changesRequires every insurer that changes its name, whether it is a trade name or legal name, to send a written notification to all affected policyholders about the name change. The notification must be sent by certified mail or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1720 2007–08 |
Property tax/veteransProvides property tax relief for veterans of the armed forces. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1726 2007–08 |
Growth management planningRequires that the "countywide planning policy" adopted by a county under the Growth Management Act address policies related to the provision of a regional housing supply sufficient to accommodate employment growth and market demand. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1866 2007–08 |
Purple heart license plateAuthorizes purple heart special license plates. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1938 2007–08 |
Water rightsAllows the continuance of a water right if the owner uses at least a portion of the water right for the established purpose of use. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1954 2007–08 |
MethamphetaminesRevises methamphetamine provisions. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1971 2007–08 |
Unpaid traffic finesProvides that the director or the director's agents shall not renew a vehicle license unless the applicant has paid all monetary penalties for traffic infractions. This act does not apply to an applicant who is in compliance... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1974 2007–08 |
Sex offender sentencingProvides that an offender is eligible for the special sex offender sentencing alternative if: (1) The offender has not committed multiple acts constituting sex offenses against the same victim, regardless of whether the... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1984 2007–08 |
Right to farmFinds that the state's agricultural industry is diversified, productive, and a major contributor to the Washington economy. Urban and rural communities statewide benefit from the direct and indirect jobs, income, and revenues... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2020 2007–08 |
Cigar roomsAuthorizes cigar rooms. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2040 2007–08 |
Meat processingProvides sales and use tax exemptions for the processing of meat products for human consumption. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2068 2007–08 |
Eminent domainDeclares that private property shall be taken only for public use and no greater interest shall be taken than is necessary to accomplish the public use. Defines "public use." Provides that the condemnor serve a written... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2084 2007–08 |
Felony offendersProvides that an offender may be required to submit to a search and seizure of the offender's person, residence, automobile, or other personal property. Provides that the department shall perform random, unannounced... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2117 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2131 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against childAmends RCW 9A.04.080 relating to limitation of actions for sex offenses committed against a child under the age of eighteen. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2168 2007–08 |
Firearms safety educationProvides that the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, shall develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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