Bill Finkbeiner
Senator
· Republican
· District 45
· most recent term 2005–06
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142
Bills as prime sponsor
22
of those became law
672
Bills co-sponsored
11,671
Recorded votes
9.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1794 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsRequires the implementation of pilot projects to create a new aid to families with dependent children program. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1807 1993–94 |
Attorneys fees against stateRequires the office of financial development to report annually to the legislature on the amount of fees and other expenses awarded during the preceding fiscal year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1813 1993–94 |
Conservation investmentAuthorizes electrical, gas, and water companies to issue conservation bonds. Creates a security interest in conservation investment assets. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1844 1993–94 |
Lake water/landscape irrigtnOn its own initiative or in response to a petition submitted by at least 10 percent of the owners of single-family residences abutting a lake or reservoir, the Department of Ecology shall determine if there is sufficient water... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1887 1993–94 |
Tourism impact/lodging taxAuthorizes an excise tax on lodging to be used to mitigate the impacts of tourism or flooding. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1896 1993–94 |
Island counties/tax useA county, with a population of less than 50,000 that is composed entirely of islands, and any city located within such a county, may expend receipts from its excise tax on sales of real property for any capital purpose... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1899 1993–94 |
Environmental regulationEstablishes the commission on environmental regulatory streamlining. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1916 1993–94 |
Competitve strategies tsk frEstablishes the competitive strategies task force to reduce the costs of government services, improve the quality of services, and minimize the role of government. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1917 1993–94 |
Government services deliveryEncourages the delivery of high quality services to the citizens in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. Authorizes the purchase of services through contracts with individuals or business entities. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1920 1993–94 |
Telecommuting task forceCreates a telecommuting task force to examine transportation congestion in King county and potential ways telecommunications technology could be used to mitigate the problem by allowing people to work in their homes. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1958 1993–94 |
PNWER-Net working groupCreates the PNWER-Net working group to facilitate the interlibrary electronic sharing of volumes from universities of the Pacific Northwest region. Creates the PNWER-Net account. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1971 1993–94 |
Long-term care insuranceThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the authority to establish and coordinate a pilot long-term care insurance program referred to as the Washington Long-term Care Partnership. The Department of Social and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2000 1993–94 |
Public authority proprty taxExempts property that is used as a convention center, performing arts center, public assembly hall, or public meeting place. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2006 1993–94 |
Emergency reserve fundDesignates appropriate deposits and expenditures from the fund. Repeals RCW 43.88.140. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2027 1993–94 |
Operating agency exec boardLimits the salary to fifty dollars per day. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2031 1993–94 |
Higher ed residencyFor the purpose of paying resident tuition rates, the spouse and dependents of a member of the civil or military service of Washington or this nation do not lose their domicile in the state while living in another state or... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2058 1993–94 |
Homestead property tax exempA homestead exemption is provided for all owner-occupied single family residences. The exemption will operate by reducing the assessed value of each home by an amount equal to 25 percent of the median value of owner-occupied... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2059 1993–94 |
Gross receipts taxesBusinesses below a specified threshold are exempt from business and occupation tax and public utility tax. Businesses above the threshold receive a phased out deduction. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2086 1993–94 |
Budget adoptionProvides that the governor and the members of the legislature shall forfeit all travel expenses, lodging expenses, and per diem allowances until such time as a budget bill is enacted. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2265 1993–94 |
Firearms possession/under 18Prohibits delivery to or possession of firearms by persons under eighteen. Enhances penalty provisions for violations. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2268 1993–94 |
Child care facilitiesWhen reviewing funding requests for school construction and modernization projects, the State Board of Education is required to allocate priority points to school districts which implement or commit to implement before and... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2344 1993–94 |
Agency incentives to saveSupports efforts to establish a better balance between accountability for spending public money and flexibility in achieving outcomes that result in greater confidence in government. Creates the innovation and efficiency fund... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2352 1993–94 |
International trade committeThe Council on International Trade is renamed the Governor's Advisory Committee on International Trade. The membership of the advisory committee is expanded from 15 to 16 with two legislative members from the House of... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2357 1993–94 |
Exceptional sentencesProvides for an exceptional sentence for a sexual offense against a child under eighteen when the offender injured the child, threatened to injure the child, or used or threatened to use a weapon. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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