Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2382 2009–10 |
Taxation of moist snuffChanges the moist snuff tax from a tax based on wholesale price to a weight-based tax. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2397 2009–10 |
Initiatives and referendaProhibits signature gatherers for an initiative or referendum petition from being within 15 feet from entrances and exits of stand-alone stores or retail stores that are located in commercial retail complexes. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2398 2009–10 |
Election noticesChanges the notice requirements for primaries, general elections, and special elections. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2432 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric generationAllows electricity from hydroelectric generation facilities that commenced operation before March 31, 1999 to qualify as an eligible renewable resources under the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2447 2009–10 |
Public employee photographsProhibits employment identification portrait photographs of employees and portrait photographs held by an agency in personnel records and public employment related documents from being released under the Public Records Act. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2467 2009–10 |
Pub disclosure comm filingsEliminates the requirement to file certain campaign finance reports with county election officials. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2483 2009–10 |
Overseas and service votersAllows overseas or service voters to request, receive, and return ballots by fax or electronic mail. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2504 2009–10 |
Renewable fuel contentFindings and Intent. The Legislature finds that in 2006 the state committed to establish a market for alternative fuels, and required state agencies to use an increasing percentage of biodiesel to operate state fleets. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2582 2009–10 |
Agency web sites/pub recordsAllows public agencies to respond to a public records request by providing an Internet address providing the location of the requested records. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2583 2009–10 |
Pub record request violationEstablishes a procedure for the requester of a public record and an agency to confer on disputes prior to filing court action. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2612 2009–10 |
Signature petitionsExempts signature petitions for referenda and initiatives from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2639 2009–10 |
Pipe tobaccoExempts pipe tobacco from the prohibition against shipping certain tobacco products purchased by mail or through the internet to Washington consumers. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2715 2009–10 |
Presidential electorsRevises requirements for electing presidential electors. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2720 2009–10 |
Washington soldiers' homeAuthorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to work with public or private entities on projects to make the best use of the soldiers' home property and facilities and to extend long term leases up to 75 years. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2738 2009–10 |
Biomass energyAllows for additional sources of biomass energy to qualify as a renewable resource under the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2783 2009–10 |
Salary, definition/WSPRSRevises the definition of "salary" for the Washington state patrol retirement system. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2823 2009–10 |
Retirees resuming servicePermits retired volunteer firefighters that are at least age 65 and have been collecting a pension for at least three months to resume volunteer firefighting. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2902 2009–10 |
Combined fund driveTransfers operations of the Combined Fund Drive from the Department of Personnel to the Office of the Secretary of State. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2991 2009–10 |
Dept. of printing/into GATransfers the duties and powers of the Department of Printing to the General Administration. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2999 2009–10 |
Traumatic brain injuryChanges the composition of the Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council (Advisory Council) and categorizes the council members as "voting" and "ex officio voting" members. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3013 2009–10 |
State patrol retirementAllows certain commercial vehicle enforcement officers to transfer service credit and contributions into the Washington state patrol retirement system. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3021 2009–10 |
Medicaid nursing facilitiesEstablishes a quality assurance fee assessment on nursing facilities that will expire on June 30, 2013. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3073 2009–10 |
Construction & crane safetyRevises the definition of "construction" for purposes of crane safety. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3210 2009–10 |
Long-term care workersDelays the implementation dates for long-term care worker mandatory basic training, increased continuing education, and home care aide certification requirements. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2399 2009–10 |
Solid waste collectionClarifies that operating solid waste collection includes advertising and entering into agreements for services. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 12, 2010 |