Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Crouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1789 2005–06 |
Minimum wage/inflationaryProvides that, beginning September 30, 2005, and each September 30th thereafter, the current year's minimum wage rate shall be increased by the rate of inflation as provided under this act only for the months the state of... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1790 2005–06 |
Competitive minimum wageProvides that the adjusted minimum wage rate may not exceed seven dollars and thirty-five cents or one hundred twenty-five percent of the average state minimum wage rate, whichever is greater. However, in no case shall the... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1800 2005–06 |
Utilities & trans commissionProhibits the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission staff from participating in a settlement conference without prior notification to other parties of record. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1811 2005–06 |
Soil scientistsEstablishes licensing requirements for soil scientists, with an advisory committee and with fees that are deposited in the dedicated Geologists' Account. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1835 2005–06 |
State expenditure limitProvides that, if the cost of any state program or function is shifted to the state general fund on or after January 1, 2005, from another source of funding, the state expenditure limit committee, acting pursuant to RCW... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1836 2005–06 |
Vote on tax increasesRequires at least sixty percent legislative approval to increase taxes. Declares that this act takes effect January 1, 2006, if an amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution (requiring supermajority legislative... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1844 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsProvides utilities with a public utility tax credit for the purchase or generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale to retail customers. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1853 2005–06 |
Workers' comp cost-of-livingRequires benefit indexing using the Implicit Price Deflator rather than the Consumer Price Index or the state average annual wage. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1905 2005–06 |
Workers' compensationDeletes authority to apply for an increase in certain industrial insurance benefits because of a "change of circumstances." | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1950 2005–06 |
Housing impact statementsRequires state agencies to prepare housing impact statements. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | 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 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 2121 2005–06 |
Health benefit plansProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that provide coverage for fifteen mandated... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2139 2005–06 |
Sex educationProvides that each school district, at least one month before the presentation in any classroom, assembly, lecture series, or other group setting, of information regarding sex education or other matters pertaining to sexual... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2231 2005–06 |
Protecting the unbornProhibits partial birth abortions. Prohibits the cloning of human embryos. Prohibits the sale, donation, or use of aborted fetal body parts. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1330 2005–06 |
Retirement tech correctionsMakes technical corrections to the state retirement systems laws, including clarifying "notwithstanding" language, adding omissions and references related to the creation of the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1487 2005–06 |
Payment agreementsAdds public facilities districts to the list of local governmental entities that may use "swap" agreements. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1319 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1 ex spouseContinues the portion of a Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 benefit that was granted to a divorcing spouse for the life of that spouse, rather than ending the benefit when the member dies. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1325 2005–06 |
Military service creditPermits survivors or members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2), Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 or 3 (PERS 2/3), Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1327 2005–06 |
TRS early retirementPermits members of the Teachers' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 to purchase up to five years of service credit. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1328 2005–06 |
Local disability boardsRestricts voting eligibility for Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 (LEOFF 1) county disability boards to LEOFF 1 members employed by or retired from a LEOFF employer within the county. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1329 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS reduced retirementPermits retirees of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 1 who marry after leaving service to reduce their benefits and create an actuarially equivalent survivor benefit for their new... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| HB 1321 2005–06 |
TRS average final compensatnAllows Certified Educational Staff Associates in the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 who earn less than a full year of service credit each school year to annualize their salaries for calculating average final compensation. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 12, 2005 |
| HB 1323 2005–06 |
Pension policy committeeAdds one of the two Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP) members representing retired members to the executive committee. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 12, 2005 |