Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Walsh
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1566 2019–20 |
New employment tax creditCreates a business and occupation tax credit for certain employment positions created after July 1, 2019, in counties where the unemployment rate is at least 25 percent greater than the state unemployment rate. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1610 2019–20 |
Lost & damaged fishing gearDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife, in consultation with others, to conduct a study of lost and damaged commercial and treaty fishing gear, and to establish a pilot program to track potential fishing gear damage and loss. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1611 2019–20 |
Cultivation of shellfishDirects the Department of Ecology (Ecology), by May 15, 2019, to authorize the use of imidacloprid to control infestations of burrowing shrimp in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor for the 2019 treatment season. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1613 2019–20 |
State-federal gov agreementsRequires state agencies to submit a written report to the speaker and minority leader of the house of representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the senate, and the governor, providing a comprehensive, detailed... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1616 2019–20 |
Stopped vehicle/electronicsRevises the definition of "driving," for purposes of this act, to exclude a vehicle that is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1617 2019–20 |
International law & propertyProhibits the adoption, development, or implementation of community development policies based on international accords that infringe or restrict private property rights and the expenditure of public funds in furtherance of... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1618 2019–20 |
Speech & religion/public empClarifies a permissible exercise of religion for public employees and gives protection to employees who choose to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1619 2019–20 |
Unempl benefits/comm serviceRequires an unemployed individual to be eligible to receive certain waiting period credits or benefits if the commissioner of the employment security department finds that with respect to claims with an effective date on or... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1711 2019–20 |
New countiesCreates a statutory scheme for the establishment of new counties. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1716 2019–20 |
Higher ed./veteran healthRequires state universities, regional universities, and the state college to each employ at least one full-time licensed mental health counselor who has experience and training specifically related to working with active... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1736 2019–20 |
Adaptive agricultural equip.Exempts adaptive agricultural equipment for veterans and service members with a service-connected disability from state sales and use taxes. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1737 2019–20 |
Utility service annexationProhibits a city from requiring an owner of property located outside its corporate limits to enter into a utility service annexation covenant as a condition of extending utilities to such property. | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1758 2019–20 |
School construction taxesAllows a sales and use tax exemption for school districts, in the form of a remittance, if the school district has paid the tax levied on the sale or use of or charge made for labor and materials used for qualifying construction. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1759 2019–20 |
Veteran diversion/invol commModifies the involuntary treatment act with regard to the emergency detention of a person with a mental disorder or a substance use disorder. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1761 2019–20 |
Foster youth/homeschoolAllows foster youth to receive home-based instruction, including home-based instruction offered by a foster parent, unless expressly prohibited by court order. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1770 2019–20 |
Occupational board reformCreates a review process for occupational regulations and requires reports made to the legislature. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1800 2019–20 |
Rural internet infra./taxesAllows rural counties to impose an additional sales and use tax as a credit against the state sales tax for development of high-speed internet infrastructure in unserved areas. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1842 2019–20 |
Railroad employee work hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for individuals performing yardmaster duties. | Mia Gregerson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1843 2019–20 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff due to illness or injury. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1868 2019–20 |
RTA tax nullificationAllows taxes approved by regional transit authority voters to be nullified if a majority of the city or county legislative authority votes to nullify the taxes or a proposition to nullify the taxes is approved by the voters. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1897 2019–20 |
Vehicle combinationsRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to implement a pilot project to allow combinations of three vehicles to operate on designated public highways of the state through June 30, 2024. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1926 2019–20 |
Delinquent prop. taxes/usuryProviding that usury laws apply to interest, penalties, and costs imposed on certain delinquent property taxes. | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1944 2019–20 |
Use tax exemptionsExpands the use tax exemption on nonresidents’ personal property to include motor homes. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1962 2019–20 |
Ballot return deadlineModifying the deadline for the return of ballots. | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1975 2019–20 |
Sports wagering/compactsAuthorizes sports wagering under the terms of tribal-state gaming compacts expressly addressing how sports wagering will be conducted and regulated. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |