Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2619 2005–06 |
Science/growth managementRequires that counties and cities "consider" the best available science in developing policies and regulations to protect the functions and values of a critical area. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2620 2005–06 |
Development regulationsAllows counties with fewer than 100 persons per square mile to opt out of Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements pertaining to reviews and revisions of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2621 2005–06 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the debt limit of the Housing Finance Commission from $3 billion to $5 billion. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2626 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that the intent of this act is to make clear that Article I, section 16 of the Washington State Constitution prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for private use, except under narrow exceptions. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2628 2005–06 |
Drug traffickingProvides that a person is guilty of drug trafficking if he or she transfers drugs that are in violation of chapter 69.50 RCW across state lines or out of the United States and as a result he or she: (1) Knowingly or... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2629 2005–06 |
DUI sentencingRequires the court, when sentencing an offender convicted of DUI, to impose additional penalties if the offender committed certain traffic infractions or offenses at the time he or she was arrested for DUI. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2631 2005–06 |
Tax exemption for internetProvides tax incentives for tangible personal property, machinery, or equipment used to support the sale of telecommunications services or internet access services. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2633 2005–06 |
Whistleblower investigationsProvides that in addition to investigating employee assertions of improper governmental action, the auditor has the authority to investigate assertions of improper action made by a state contractor or an employee of a state contractor. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2634 2005–06 |
Full-day kindergartenRequires full-day kindergarten. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2636 2005–06 |
Regional transit agencyThe Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is required to develop an integrated emergency evacuation plan in coordination with the state Emergency Management Division and local government units. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2638 2005–06 |
Valuation of motor vehiclesRequires that use tax on vehicle transactions be based on the purchase price, regardless of whether the purchase price represents the fair market value of the vehicle. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2641 2005–06 |
Trapping of wildlifeRepeals, reorganizes, and recodifies into one central chapter in the Fish and Wildlife Code the state law relating to wildlife trapping. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2642 2005–06 |
Health of state's forestsDeclares that, to maximize the potential benefit to the educational system, the forests of the state must be actively managed and maintained, using modern silvicultural techniques and sound forest stewardship. When land... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2647 2005–06 |
SnowmobilesRevises snowmobile registration requirements. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2648 2005–06 |
Identity theftAmends RCW 19.182.170 regulating security freezes for victims of identity theft. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2652 2005–06 |
Smoking exemption/religiousDeclares that a building or part of a building where religious ceremonies are conducted when smoking is part of the ritual is not a place of employment. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2657 2005–06 |
Tribal-state gaming compactsRequires legislative approval of class III tribal-state gaming compacts. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2659 2005–06 |
Small water impoundmentsExpands the exceptions to the requirement of needing a permit for water storage to include water impoundments of 100-acre feet or less. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2660 2005–06 |
Fuel tax informationRequires the director to create an adhesive label specifying the current federal and state motor vehicle fuel and special fuel tax rates. The label must be updated as necessary to reflect current motor vehicle fuel and special... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2663 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsCreates tax exemptions for alternative fuel if the fuel is manufactured in Washington state. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2664 2005–06 |
Biodiesel fuelEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel fuel to meet two percent of Washington state's diesel motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2665 2005–06 |
EthanolEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for ethanol to meet ten percent of Washington State's motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2666 2005–06 |
Biofuel marketEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel and ethanol. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2672 2005–06 |
Excise tax reliefProvides excise tax relief by modifying due dates and eliminating an assessment penalty. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |