Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2454 2017–18 |
Vehicular assaultEstablishes additional grounds for committing an offense of Vehicular Assault, applicable when a person operating a vehicle causes substantial bodily harm to a vulnerable user of a public way. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2018 |
| HB 1016 2017–18 |
Private property forfeitureRequires that a property owner be found guilty of a felony before a court may enter a final order of forfeiture of private property. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1019 2017–18 |
Fire services mobilizationExpands the definition of "mobilization" of state fire resources to allow mobilization in preparation for disasters and emergencies that are predicted to exceed local resources. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1032 2017–18 |
Martial arts excise taxationRemoves yoga, chi gong, and martial arts activities not held at an athletic or fitness facility from the definition of a retail sale, thereby removing them from the sales tax base. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1059 2017–18 |
School levy lid revs./delayDelays for one year changes to the formulas for calculating school districts' maximum maintenance and operation levy authority, and corresponding local effort assistance. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1132 2017–18 |
Seed buyer & dealer disputesRequires seed buyers to seek mediation before seeking a legal action to remedy damages in excess of $5,000. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1135 2017–18 |
Oil spill planning/railroadsExempts railroads hauling food-grade vegetable oil from oil spill contingency plan requirements, if a railroad does not haul other types of oils for which a contingency plan is required. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1137 2017–18 |
Real estate/contractorsDefines "independent contractor relationship" with respect to the relationship between real estate brokers and real estate firms. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1152 2017–18 |
Marijuana business contractsAuthorizes licensed marijuana businesses to enter into certain licensing agreements or consulting contracts with other businesses and requires any such agreements or contracts to be disclosed to the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB). | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1165 2017–18 |
Theater licensesRevises the criteria for the issuance of a spirits, beer, and wine theater license by eliminating two requirements: (1) that the theater have no more than 120 seats per screen; and (2) that the theater have tabletop... | David Sawyer (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1172 2017–18 |
Low-water landscapingSpecifies that condominium and homeowner's associations may not prohibit or penalize a homeowner for certain water-efficient landscaping measures. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1180 2017–18 |
Veterans with disabilitiesProvides an annual complimentary Discover Pass for any state resident veteran with a service-related disability rating of 100 percent. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1181 2017–18 |
Pistol sales databaseProhibits the department of licensing from keeping copies or records of applications to purchase pistols or copies or records of pistol transfers or sales. Requires the department to eliminate copies or records of pistol... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1194 2017–18 |
Legislative page scholarshipCreates the Gina Grant Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship program and account. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1212 2017–18 |
Marijuana possession & transLegalizes transfers of specified quantities of marijuana products between adults provided the transfer does not involve the exchange of money or other valuable consideration. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1225 2017–18 |
Mineral resources/GMAAdds the maintenance and enhancement of mineral resource lands and industries as a component of the natural resource goals of the Growth Management Act. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1231 2017–18 |
Cooperative finance orgs taxEliminates expiration date for Business and Occupation tax preference for loan repayments received by nonprofit cooperative organizations from rural electric cooperatives. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1251 2017–18 |
Youth counsel/dependencyPhases in the appointment of counsel for all children over the age of two in dependency proceedings, beginning in January of 2018. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1264 2017–18 |
Hearing devices for adultsEstablishes benefits for the purchase of hearing aids and related equipment and services for adults on Medicaid. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1270 2017–18 |
Firearm safety productsExpands the current sales and use tax exemption for gun safes to include firearm safety products. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1284 2017–18 |
School emerg. panic buttonRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, by December 2017, to develop a statewide panic button program that will be available to all school districts. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1299 2017–18 |
Cattle feedlots/odor & dustIncludes cattle feedlots implementing specified best management practices pursuant to the feedlot's fugitive dust control plan within the agricultural activities that are exempt under the Washington Clean Air Act from certain... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1315 2017–18 |
Impounded livestockCreates a right of first refusal for a person to request placement of certain impounded unbranded livestock in their custody if the owner is not found. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1319 2017–18 |
Educators evaluation freq.Reduces the frequency of comprehensive performance evaluations for certain teachers and principals who previously received a comprehensive performance evaluation rating of level-three or above. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1373 2017–18 |
Auto dealer "bushing" periodSpecifies the ways an auto dealer may communicate the acceptance or rejection of the sales contract, lease, or financing of a motor vehicle to a buyer or lessee during the bushing period. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |