Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ross Hunter
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2977 2009–10 |
Environmental tax incentivesExpires the sales and use tax exemption for nutrient management equipment, facilities, and related services used at dairies and animal feeding operations on July 1, 2019. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3002 2009–10 |
K-12 classified staff/waiverAuthorizes waivers for tuition and services and activities fees for K-12 classified staff. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3003 2009–10 |
Symphony musiciansEstablishes procedures for collective bargaining between certain private symphony orchestras and symphony musicians. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3035 2009–10 |
Educator performanceDirects the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to create common, statewide models for evaluation criteria and four-level rating systems for classroom teachers and principals, based on specified minimum criteria. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3092 2009–10 |
Delinquent excise taxesAllows the Department of Revenue to issue a notice of lien for specific real property in lieu of a tax warrant. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3157 2009–10 |
State B & O taxProvides a statutory method for determining whether service businesses have substantial nexus for the purpose of imposing state business and occupation taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3176 2009–10 |
Increasing state revenuesProvides a statutory method for determining whether service businesses have substantial nexus for the purpose of imposing state business and occupation taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3188 2009–10 |
Rural county businessesModifies the definitions of "manufacturing" and "research and development" for the purposes of the rural county tax incentive programs. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3189 2009–10 |
Alcohol salesRequires the Liquor Control Board (Board) to convert at least 20 state liquor stores to contract stores and convert an additional 10 stores on a pilot basis. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3206 2009–10 |
Restoring programs T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3207 2009–10 |
State revenues T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2759 2009–10 |
Online learning/nonresidentsLimits state and federal funds included in a district's levy base for calendar years 2011 and 2012 to $500,000 or less for nonresident students enrolled in an online school program. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2010 |
| HB 1776 2009–10 |
School district leviesSpecifies that the Initiative 728 and Initiative 732 funding levels are included in the levy base as approved by the voters if each were fully implemented by the Legislature in previous and subsequent years. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 2261 2009–10 |
State's education systemAdopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 2075 2009–10 |
Excise taxationConforms the sales and use taxation of downloaded digital goods to the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 535, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| HB 1332 2009–10 |
Watershed mgmt partnershipsProvides that the separate legal entity created by a watershed management partnership to carry out the functions of the partnership may exercise the power of eminent domain jointly with the partnership if all the public... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 504, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1290 2009–10 |
Local tourism promotionRemoves the restriction on forming a tourism promotion area in a county with a population exceeding one million. | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 1498 2009–10 |
Involunt commitment/firearmsProhibits possession of firearms by persons who have been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment under the 14-day commitment process. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| HB 1123 2009–10 |
Methicillin-resistant staphRequires hospitals to adopt a policy regarding methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| HB 1487 2009–10 |
Resident studentsExpands the definition of "resident student" to include persons who hold lawful nonimmigrant status under an H-1, E-3, or L visa and meet other requirements, as well as such persons' spouses and dependents. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1328 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1291 2009–10 |
Library district annexationsAmends the statute regarding annexation of cities and towns into rural library districts by increasing the maximum population from 100,000 to 300,000 . | Marcie Maxwell (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 1694 2009–10 |
Fiscal matters 2007-2009Makes changes to the 2007-09 biennial operating budget. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| HB 2647 2007–08 |
Children's safe productsProhibits manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for use, a children's product or product component that contains a certain... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |