Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roger Bush
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1441 2001–02 |
Energy efficient appliances$ Eliminates the application of sales and use taxes to the purchase of lights, clothes washers, and dishwashers that meet or exceed energy efficiency recommendations of the Energy Star program for items purchased before July 1, 2003. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1442 2001–02 |
Wind/sun generating facility$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to smaller generation facilities by reducing the threshold for... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1443 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programs$ Provides a credit against the Public Utility Tax (PUT) for utilities that offer new billing discounts to low-income customers beginning July 1, 2001. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1459 2001–02 |
Ferry operating costsDirects the transportation commission to report annually to the legislature on the extent to which ferry tariff revenue pays for ferry operating costs. In calculating operating costs, the commission shall exclude maintenance costs. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1479 2001–02 |
State emply death benefits$ Provides a $150,000 death benefit to the survivors of members of the Public Employees = Retirement System, Teachers = Retirement System, and the School Employees = Retirement System who die in the course of employment. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1615 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesRequires every authority created under chapter 81.112 RCW to place a proposition on the ballot for the November 2001 general election that requires voters to decide whether to dissolve the authority or allow for its continued... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1641 2001–02 |
Low-income prsns/car insrnce$ The State Insurance Commissioner is required to create a liability insurance plan designed to enable low-income, uninsured persons to obtain motor vehicle liability insurance at affordable rates. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1657 2001–02 |
Fire-fighting apparatus$ Fire-fighting apparatus exceeding current weight restrictions is allowed on state highways subject to federal and state rules and to standards adopted by the Department of Transportation. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1659 2001–02 |
Developmentally disabled$ Authorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to develop and evaluate a pilot project in Region V using private and public funding to expand service options and support services to twenty persons with... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1762 2001–02 |
Syrup taxes$ Allows retailers to credit their carbonated syrup tax against the business and occupation tax. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1767 2001–02 |
License plates/veteransEstablishes provisions for the issuance of special veterans license plates. Repeals RCW 73.04.110 and 73.04.115. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1774 2001–02 |
Senior pharmacy assistance$ Creates a senior pharmacy assistance program to help seniors pay for prescription drugs. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1778 2001–02 |
Vending machines/sales taxExempts food sold through vending machines from sales and use tax. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1779 2001–02 |
Teachers/continuing eduProvides that certificated instructional staff who have a master's degree and ninety credits shall not be required to obtain continuing education. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1788 2001–02 |
Information on students$ Broadens the distribution of information regarding a student = s behavioral history from school security personnel and the student = s teachers to all school personnel. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1842 2001–02 |
Cable subscriber infoProvides that a cable operator shall not collect personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber without the prior written or electronic consent of the subscriber concerned, unless the information is necessary to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1896 2001–02 |
Musculoskeletal disordersDeclares that the implementation schedule for rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, adopted on May 26, 2000, by the director of the department of labor and industries, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1902 2001–02 |
Health care informationRevises the definition of health care information to include a patient's deoxyribonucleic acid and identified sequence of chemical base pairs. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1908 2001–02 |
State officials/mailings$ Imposes mailing restrictions similar to those imposed on state legislators on elected state executive branch officials. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1910 2001–02 |
Physical therapy$ Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington University to offer a doctorate level degree in physical therapy subject to review and approval by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1927 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle taxesRepeals RCW 35.58.273, 35.58.274, 35.58.275, 35.58.276, 35.58.277, and 35.58.278. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1928 2001–02 |
AbortionDeclares that the purpose in enacting this parental notification and consent law is to further the important and compelling state interests of: (1) Protecting the rights of parents to rear children who are members of their... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1929 2001–02 |
Born alive during abortionEstablishes protections for children born alive. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1949 2001–02 |
Prprty tx exmptn/shorelines$ Exempts property from state and local property taxes if the property's value has been reduced by at least 25 percent after November 20, 2000, as a result of shoreline master program regulation. | Joe Marine (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1967 2001–02 |
School assessmentsStudents receiving home-based instruction and students attending private schools may voluntarily take the Washington assessment of student learning at district expense as part of the district = s ancillary services. If a... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |