Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ross Hunter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1547 2011–12 |
Criminal alien offendersRemoves the requirement that the Secretary of the Department of Corrections (Secretary) make a finding that a placement of an alien offender on conditional release status is in the best interests of the state. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 206, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 29, 2011 |
| HB 1239 2011–12 |
Delinquent excise taxes/lienAllows the Department of Revenue to issue a notice of lien for specific real property in lieu of a tax warrant. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 20, 2011 |
| HB 1495 2011–12 |
Stolen info technologyCreates a new civil cause of action against businesses that use stolen or misappropriated information technology (IT) to manufacture products sold in Washington in competition with products that do not use stolen or... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| HB 1625 2011–12 |
Plan 3 retirement systemsChanges the default investment option for new members of the Plans 3 of the Public Employees ' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, and the School Employees Retirement System from shares in the common pension... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| HB 1247 2011–12 |
Secure transition facilitiesModifies the Secure Community Transitional Facilities staffing ratios. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1347 2011–12 |
Sales & use tax exemptionsClarifies that the sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment (M&E) does not apply if the M&E is used in connection with utility-related activities. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1357 2011–12 |
Taxes/electronic meansExpands the mandatory requirement to electronically file and pay taxes to all taxpayers. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1649 2011–12 |
Domestic partnershipsProvides that validly formed same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions will be recognized as state-registered domestic partnerships. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 5, 2011 |
| HB 1086 2011–12 |
Operating sup budget 2009-11Making supplemental changes to 2009-11 biennial budget. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 5, Laws of 2011 |
Feb 18, 2011 |
| HB 3223 2009–10 |
Tax delinquency waiversCreates a temporary waiver program for interest and penalties on certain unpaid excise taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Dec 11, 2010 |
| HB 2984 2009–10 |
Performing arts centersDefers the payment of state and local sales and use taxes on the construction of a performing arts center located in a city with a population between 115,000 and 150,000. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3181 2009–10 |
Clean water act fundingIncreases the 0.7 percent Hazardous Substance Tax (HST) rate by an additional 0.1 percent annually until the additional tax rate is 0.4 percent. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3191 2009–10 |
Excise tax lawsProvides a statutory method for determining whether service businesses have substantial nexus for the purpose of imposing state business and occupation (B&O) taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 3178 2009–10 |
State govt technology useDirects the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to work with state agencies to generate IT savings equal to the amount specified in the Omnibus Appropriations Act. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2731 2009–10 |
At-risk children programEstablishes a program of early learning for 3- and 4 year-olds from low-income households to begin September 1, 2011. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2776 2009–10 |
K-12 education fundingSets forth in statute numeric values in the prototypical school funding formula adopted in 2009, for average class size, allocations of building-level staff, supplemental instruction for categorical programs, central office... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 236, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2893 2009–10 |
School leviesIncreases Local Effort Assistance from 12 percent to 14 percent for 2011 to 2017. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| HB 2962 2009–10 |
County treasurers/prop taxesAuthorizes county treasurers to, with taxpayer approval, collect taxes, assessments, fees, rates, and charges by electronic bill presentment and payment. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 24, 2010 |
| HB 2547 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle franchisesModifies the provisions regarding motor vehicle manufacturer and dealer franchise agreements, including those related to terminations of franchises, warranty work, designated successors to franchise ownership, unfair... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 2973 2009–10 |
Resident students/militaryIncludes, in the definition of "resident student," a student who resides in Washington and is on active military duty stationed in one of nine Oregon border counties. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 23, 2010 |
| HB 1597 2009–10 |
Tax programs administrationRevises provisions relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of tax information. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2620 2009–10 |
Excise taxationClarifies ambiguities and corrects unintended consequences with respect to the digital products tax legislation adopted in 2009. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 2758 2009–10 |
Wholesale sales/excise taxModifies the seller's permit program for wholesale purchases to improve, clarify, and correct provisions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| HB 1020 2009–10 |
Afghanistan-Iraq warDeclares an intent to honor and recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by the men and women of Washington state who were killed or missing in action during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars against terrorism. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1088 2009–10 |
PUD taxes clarificationApplies the Public Utility District Privilege tax to all charges for sale of electricity including any recurring charges that are billed to consumers as a condition for receiving electricity. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |