Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Crouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2918 2003–04 |
Workers' comp competitivenesDeclares an intent to improve the competitiveness of Washington's industrial insurance system. Repeals RCW 51.16.042. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2795 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition on mandatory local measured service is extended for four years until June 1, 2008. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2832 2003–04 |
Staffing services taxationReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service businesses from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent or 0.471 percent, depending on the nature of the service. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2857 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequires the teaching of the relationship of the Declaration of Independence to the constitutions of the United States and Washington state. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2865 2003–04 |
CholinesteraseRequires that, in implementing any rules adopted pursuant to RCW 49.17.050(4) that require agricultural employers to implement a monitoring program for employees who handle category I or II organophosphate or... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2868 2003–04 |
Felony sex offenderIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a felony sex offender. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2702 2003–04 |
Motor poolRequires half of planned new vehicle purchases made by the Department of General Administration (GA) to be electric hybrid vehicles, vehicles that use alternative fuels, or a combination of both, for the period July 1, 2004... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2747 2003–04 |
Internet filtering/librariesDeclares that a computer that: (1) Is located in a lending library supported by public funds, public school library or media arts center, or in the library of a public institution of higher education; (2) Can access the... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2749 2003–04 |
AbortionDeclares that RCW 9.02.100 provides that every woman has the fundamental right to choose or refuse to have an abortion. Finds that the right to refuse to have an abortion should receive more emphasis in state law. Declares an... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2677 2003–04 |
Public facilities districtsRequires six members to serve on the board of directors of a county created public facilities district if the largest city in the county is 40 percent of the total county population and the second largest city is 15 percent of... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2588 2003–04 |
Bloodborne pathogensRevises provisions concerning testing for bloodborne pathogens. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2589 2003–04 |
Damage to livestockAuthorizes treble damages for damaging livestock. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 1286 2003–04 |
Promotional service offeringAllows promotional tariffs or price lists filed by a telecommunications company to become effective upon filing or some other time specified by the company. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1438 2003–04 |
Electric vehiclesIncludes neighborhood electric vehicles in definition of a motor vehicle and legalizes their use on local roads having speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1489 2003–04 |
Organ donor registryRequires the federally-designated organ procurement organization to create a statewide organ and tissue donor registry with information from driver's licenses and identicards. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2006 2003–04 |
Nuisance abatement powersProvides counties with explicit statutory authority to declare what shall be a nuisance, to abate a nuisance, and to impose and collect fines upon parties who may create, cause, or commit a nuisance. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2408 2003–04 |
QuadricyclesProvides that, absent prohibition by local authorities authorized under this act and except as prohibited elsewhere in this act, a person may operate a quadricycle upon a highway having a speed limit of thirty-five miles per... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2445 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesDeclares an intent to enact comprehensive tax incentives for the solar electric industry that address activities of the manufacture of these products and to encourage these industries to locate in counties with high unemployment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2477 2003–04 |
Energy portfolio standardEstablishes a renewable energy standard and an energy efficiency standard for electrical utilities that enter into an acquisition agreement with the Department of Revenue (DOR). | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2401 2003–04 |
Discarding burning tobaccoProvides that, if the violation involves a tobacco product that was lit or burning and was not fully extinguished before it was discarded, the court may, in addition to any other penalties assessed, order the person to perform... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2402 2003–04 |
Toll facility trust fundRequires that any money received from the sale of real property originally acquired for toll facility purposes shall be deposited into the separate and proper trust fund with the state treasurer established for the toll... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1194 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequiring public and private schools to teach and display the Declaration of Independence and the state and federal constitutions. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1215 2003–04 |
Fraud against elderly personImposes fines for violations of fraud related crimes and the Consumer Protection Act against elderly persons. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1279 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to create committees of members. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |