All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1040 2013–14 |
Real property valuationAuthorizes county assessors to, for certain residential properties, combine land and improvement values on annual real property value notices that inform taxpayers of changes in real property and improvement values. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 1210 2013–14 |
Capital projects review brdChanges the membership of the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 1437 2013–14 |
Small farms/property taxRequires the State Conservation Commission and Office of Farmland Preservation to conduct a study on small farms and report to the Legislature by December 1, 2014. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 1579 2013–14 |
Paint stewardshipRequires producers of architectural paint to participate in a stewardship program approved by the Department of Ecology to manage the end-of-life disposition of leftover paint. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 1815 2013–14 |
Parents/diverse backgroundsDirects the Washington State School Directors' Association, if funds are appropriated, to develop a model Language Access policy and procedure by June 1, 2015, that requires use of adult language interpreters, not students,... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2070 2013–14 |
DOT projectsCreates a seven-step required permitting process for all transportation projects undertaken by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that require the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS)... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2123 2013–14 |
Transportation/mobilityIncludes congestion relief and improved freight mobility in the definition of the existing transportation system policy goal of mobility. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2202 2013–14 |
Open government data policyRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) to coordinate implementation and expansion of an Open Data Portal for publication of government data maintained by, or on behalf of, executive branch state agencies. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2227 2013–14 |
Ski area conveyance safetyRequires that ski lift safety inspections by the State Parks and Recreation Commission take place prior to each use season. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2277 2013–14 |
WA state historical societyAuthorizes the Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) to retain a portion of Capital Heritage Projects Fund grant money for administrative costs consistent with guidelines established by the Office of Financial Management. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2305 2013–14 |
Alcohol regulationRemoves references to obsolete state-run liquor system. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2354 2013–14 |
Dairy inspection programThe expiration date for the dairy inspection program assessment is extended from June 30, 2015, to June 30, 2020. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2370 2013–14 |
Real estate brokersExtends the $10 assessment fee for licenses for real estate brokers and managing brokers until 2025. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2395 2013–14 |
Biliteracy seal/HS studentsEstablishes the State of Washington Seal of Biliteracy (Seal) to recognize public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more world languages in addition... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2501 2013–14 |
Contractor registrationRequires first-time contractor registration applicants to complete a contractor pre-registration training program or pay an additional $200. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2513 2013–14 |
Property tax paid via escrowRequires one-half of the second-half property tax bill to be paid by July 31 for property taxes paid through an escrow account. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2539 2013–14 |
Tax/recreation services, etcClarifies the taxation of amusement, recreation, and physical fitness services. | Senator (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2629 2013–14 |
Property assessment appealsPermits a county legislative authority to impose a filing fee for property owners challenging commercial property valuations. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2689 2013–14 |
Electric motorcyclesReduces the existing electric motorcycle fee from $100 to $30 at the time of registration renewal. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2715 2013–14 |
Student transportationAligns the statutory pupil transportation funding formula to reflect the full funding and implementation of the system, effective September 1, 2014. | June Robinson (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2738 2013–14 |
Housing/urban growth areasAllows rural counties to offer a property tax exemption for multi-family housing projects within unincorporated urban growth areas. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2742 2013–14 |
Health care practice scopeProhibits a disciplining authority from interpreting the scope of practice of a health care profession except by rule. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2753 2013–14 |
Natural gas/fuel taxesClarifies that the license-fee-in-lieu-of-fuel-tax arrangement applies to the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) . | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2786 2013–14 |
Recreational marijuana salesRequires the liquor control board to select and implement a secure, convenient, and effective taxing and tracking system to ensure the collection of taxes on the production, processing, and sale of recreational marijuana. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| SB 6267 2013–14 |
High-tech R&D tax incentivesThe high technology B&O tax credit and sales and use tax deferral are extended until January 1, 2016. A high technology R&D investment workgroup is created to develop recommendations that integrate high technology R&D... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |