Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard DeBolt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3292 2007–08 |
Executive sessionsRequires the audio recording of all executive sessions conducted by a governing body under the Open Public Meetings Act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2008 |
| HB 3138 2007–08 |
Natural disaster tax reliefProvides sales/use tax exemption for construction and rebuilding of residential structures damaged by the December 2007 flooding. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| HB 3367 2007–08 |
Legislators/health coverageProvides that in lieu of group coverage, elected members of the senate and house of representatives shall purchase health coverage through the individual market. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2008 |
| HB 3307 2007–08 |
Log haulersProvides exemptions from business taxes for hauling of logs. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3308 2007–08 |
Flood damageProvides farm and agricultural land subject to valuation under chapter 84.34 RCW, and personal property located on the land, are exempt from taxes levied for any state purpose for three years. The farm and agricultural land... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| HB 3136 2007–08 |
Hydraulic projectsProvides the department of fish and wildlife shall not require mitigation for emergency oral permits issued under RCW 77.55.021(8) issued in response to a flood event. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3000 2007–08 |
Physical fitness servicesProvides that for purposes of the business and occupation tax, there may be deducted from the measure of tax, amounts paid to or on behalf of employees as financial incentives for physical fitness services. Employers must... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 1164 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsAuthorizes a county public facilities district (PFD), created before September 1, 2007, located in a county or counties with no other PFD and with a population that exceeds 70,000, to impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.033... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1170 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Limits property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1330 2007–08 |
Small business impactAdds the number of jobs created or lost as a result of a proposed rule to the contents of a Small Business Economic Impact Statement. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1639 2007–08 |
Motorcycle helmet useDeclares that it is unlawful for any person twenty-one years old or older to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1689 2007–08 |
Cardiac delivery systemImproves the cardiac delivery system in the state of Washington by creating a new statutory certificate of need category for adult nonemergent interventional cardiology for hospitals without on-site open heart surgery programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1795 2007–08 |
Intercounty library districtRequires trustee votes from intercounty rural library districts to be allocated according to a proportional population formula when specified criteria are met. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1931 2007–08 |
Agricultural activitiesProvides that, beginning July 1, 2007, the center shall design and carry out a process to identify issues that cause conflicts between agricultural activities occurring on agricultural lands and development regulations to... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1974 2007–08 |
Sex offender sentencingProvides that an offender is eligible for the special sex offender sentencing alternative if: (1) The offender has not committed multiple acts constituting sex offenses against the same victim, regardless of whether the... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2033 2007–08 |
Payroll deductionsAllows payroll deductions for retiree organization dues and voluntary contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by retiree organizations. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2078 2007–08 |
Agricultural activitiesProvides that regulations adopted under RCW 36.70A.060(1) may not prohibit uses legally existing on any parcel prior to their initial adoption and may not require modification of or limit agricultural activities occurring on... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2415 2007–08 |
Law enforcement resourcesRecognizes the need to ensure the safety of the public while offenders are released into communities. To further the goal of ensuring public safety, the legislature intends to improve the monitoring of offenders on supervision... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |
| HB 1988 2007–08 |
Security guardsModifies requirements for post-assignment training for security guards. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1366 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1641 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationChanges the penalty for failing to register a vessel and display registration from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 1331 2005–06 |
Electrical contractorsProhibits advertising for electrical work without having an electrical contractor license. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1813 2005–06 |
Rural library district bondsIncreases the maximum term of nonvoter approved general obligation bonds issued by a rural county library district, intercounty rural library district, or island library district from six to 20 years. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |