All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1935 2011–12 |
Fluoridation levels/rulesRequires the state board of health to adopt rules to establish requirements regarding certain levels of fluoridation in drinking water. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1936 2011–12 |
Nonresident sales tax exempDisallows the nonresident retail sales tax exemption for nonresidents from jurisdictions imposing a value added tax or similar gross receipts tax of 3 percent or more. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1938 2011–12 |
Management of Capitol lakeEstablishes that Capitol Lake and its associated grounds are part of the "historic facilities" of the Washington state capitol. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1940 2011–12 |
Escrow definitionRevises the definition of "escrow" to include collection of payments and performance of related services by a third party in connection with certain loans for purposes of the escrow agent registration act. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1941 2011–12 |
Towing vehiclesAddresses tow vehicles and vehicle combinations. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1942 2011–12 |
Property tx relief/deductionAddresses medigap and medicare supplement insurance premiums and social security act disability benefits with regard to the disposable income calculation for certain property tax relief programs. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1943 2011–12 |
Manufacturing R&D activitiesProvides a business and occupation tax exemption on the value of products manufactured pursuant to research and development, and a licensing agreement with the University of Washington or Washington State University. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1944 2011–12 |
Vessel taxation & permittingModifies taxation and permitting provisions relating to privately owned watercraft. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1945 2011–12 |
Judges' free speech rightsDeclares that judges and judicial candidates have a fundamental right to freely express and incorporate their beliefs and opinions in any statements made regarding any campaign or potential campaign for judicial office or any... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1946 2011–12 |
Health care freedom actEstablishes the Washington state health care freedom act of 2011. Prohibits a law or rule pertaining to health care from compelling any person, employer, or health care provider to participate in any health care system. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1947 2011–12 |
State-federal agreementsRequires state agencies to submit a written report to the speaker and minority leader of the house of representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the senate, and the governor, providing a comprehensive, detailed... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1948 2011–12 |
State energy freedom actEstablishes the Washington state energy freedom act of 2011. Prohibits state agencies from adopting or enforcing a state, regional, or national program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1949 2011–12 |
Local retail sales & use taxAllows a county, city, and metropolitan park district to jointly submit a ballot proposition to the voters for a 0.1 percent sales and use tax to funds parks, recreation, trails, and open space allocation. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1950 2011–12 |
Presidential electorsRemoves the state from the presidential national popular vote agreement. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1951 2011–12 |
Right to const. govt actEstablishes the right to constitutional government act of 2011. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1952 2011–12 |
SEPA processCreates certain statutory categorical exemptions under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) that expire on December 31, 2012. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1954 2011–12 |
Public interest degreesDefines public interest degrees in statute as associate, baccalaureate or graduates degrees in biological science, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, mathematics, mechanical... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1955 2011–12 |
License plates/DUI offensesRequires the department of licensing to create and issue alternative license plates for persons convicted of certain DUI-related offenses. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1956 2011–12 |
PERS plan 1 membersModifies provisions relating to employees of labor guilds, associations, or organizations who are members of certain retirement plans. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1957 2011–12 |
Supportive housing servicesRequires the department of commerce to contract for two geographically dispersed supportive housing facilities comprising a combined total of at least one hundred units that must be targeted for use by chronically homeless... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1958 2011–12 |
State office of civil rightsCreates the office of civil rights as an executive branch agency. Creates the commission on equity and access within the office of civil rights. Eliminates the human rights commission, the commission on African-American... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1959 2011–12 |
Dependency proceedingsRequires a court, that orders an out-of-home placement for a child under the juvenile court act, to order the child placed with a qualified grandparent unless the court finds that the placement would not be in the child's best... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1960 2011–12 |
RafflesIncreases the limit on gross revenues from raffles held by bona fide charitable or bona fide nonprofit organizations. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1961 2011–12 |
Agency decision makingEstablishes consistent standards for certain agencies' decision making with regard to applications, notifications, variances, permits, registrations, and transfers. Places a ninety-day deadline on agencies to make their... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1962 2011–12 |
Higher ed institutionsRaises threshold limits for personal services contracts entered into by institutions of higher education. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |