Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1911 2005–06 |
Worker accident reportsRevises provisions requiring workers to report accidents. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1912 2005–06 |
Wrkrs' comp wage calculationDeclares that the determination of a worker's wages shall not include wages for hours worked in excess of forty hours for any week unless the worker demonstrates a pattern of work in excess of forty hours per week for the same... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1914 2005–06 |
Joint housing authoritiesProvides that ordinances creating joint housing authorities also prescribe the procedure for dissolution. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1963 2005–06 |
Rural county b & o tx creditAmends RCW 82.62.020 relating to the rural county business and occupation tax credit. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1971 2005–06 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionExempts from the state and local retail sales and use tax services and parts for machinery and equipment used by a farmer for growing, raising or producing agricultural products. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1993 2005–06 |
Prison capacityDeclares an intent to: (1) Focus resources on sex offenders and violent offenders who pose the greatest risk to our communities, by reducing offender populations when such populations exceed the maximum operational capacity of... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2022 2005–06 |
Fiscal notes for billsRequires that, for fiscal notes on bills making tax law changes, the department of revenue shall estimate the direct impact a tax law change will have on revenue, as well as expected changes in taxpayer behavior and overall... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2024 2005–06 |
Public work contract biddingDefines "lowest responsible bidder" for public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2031 2005–06 |
Physicians serving uninsuredRequires the department of health to develop, in consultation with the department of revenue, a program to provide business and occupation tax credits for physicians who serve uninsured, medicare, and medicaid patients in a... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2044 2005–06 |
Traffic law enforcementDeclares an intent that law enforcement apply the traffic laws to all motorists equitably without preferential treatment as to a person's career, stature, or political affiliation. Declares an intent to not apply Article II,... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2096 2005–06 |
Agricultural fairsDirects the Department of Agriculture to contract for a study on the economic and social impacts of agricultural fairs on Washington State. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2102 2005–06 |
Ground water rightAllows a ground water right amendment to change the purpose (rather than the manner) of use of the right. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2103 2005–06 |
Hydroelectric powerRecognizes water as a renewable energy resource and encourages the use of hydroelectric power. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2143 2005–06 |
Small business incubatorAuthorizes CTED to develop state tax incentive proposals for persons that invest or otherwise provide financial assistance to clients of qualified small business incubators certified by the Washington association of small... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2145 2005–06 |
Private fishing facilitiesProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 shall not apply to fish caught at a private fishing facility. For the purposes of this act, a "private fishing facility" means a facility managed by an "aquatic farmer" as defined... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2146 2005–06 |
Cultured aquatic productsDeclares that, for the purposes of chapter 15.85 RCW, private sector cultured aquatic products are livestock. Declares that "livestock" means any animal raised on a farm for use or profit. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2147 2005–06 |
Privately produced troutExempts certain trout from the tax levied under RCW 82.08.020. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2151 2005–06 |
Urban creeksProvides that within six months after the effective date of this act, the city shall prepare a draft long-term creek restoration plan. The city shall involve the public and interested organizations in creating the draft plan... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2159 2005–06 |
Nonuse of a water rightAmends the "crop rotation" definition in the sufficient cause provisions of the relinquishment statutes to include perennial crop cultivation. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2199 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, 48.44.023, and 48.46.066, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that qualify as... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2202 2005–06 |
Agriculture/food processingDirects the Department of Agriculture to commission a comprehensive study of the economic impacts of the agriculture and food processing industries on Washington. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2227 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle weight feesFinds that the transportation of farm goods is a vital component to the state's economic stability, development, and prosperity. Finds that the option of purchasing monthly and semiannual gross weight permits provides a... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2237 2005–06 |
State agricultural landsProvides that, if the department acquires agricultural lands, the department must maintain a five percent rate of return on the land in perpetuity. If the department fails to maintain a five percent rate of return on the land... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2274 2005–06 |
Fruit & veg inspection acctPhases out the use of moneys in the Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Account to pay for general and administrative expenses of the Department of Agriculture. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2288 2005–06 |
Community stadiumsFinds that community stadiums provide a venue for wholesome, affordable, family-oriented activities, including minor league baseball. Declares an intent to provide local governments with assistance to ensure that these... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |