Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2584 2015–16 |
Marijuana info. disclosureExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act specified categories of information obtained by the Liquor and Cannabis Board from commercial marijuana licensees and license applicants. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2644 2015–16 |
Animal forfeitureProvides that, upon a successful petition for return of an animal that has been removed from its owner's care, the animal must be surrendered to the owner, rather than delivered to the owner. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 1351 2015–16 |
Nat. guard/hunting licenseRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue three types of recreational hunting licenses to resident members of the Washington State Guard and National Guard at no charge. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2476 2015–16 |
180-day school year waiversAuthorizes the State Board of Education (SBE) to continue granting waivers to school districts from the 180-day minimum school year requirement by eliminating an August 31, 2017 expiration of its authority to issue waivers. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2605 2015–16 |
Beer tasting event permitAuthorizes the Liquor and Cannabis Board to issue a special permit to a beer manufacturer, allowing the manufacturer to conduct a private tasting and sales event involving beer of its own production. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2634 2015–16 |
Dairy farm nutrient usesAuthorizes the Washington Dairy Products Commission to conduct research and education related to the economic uses of nutrients produced by dairy farms. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2793 2015–16 |
Suicide educationEstablishes a Safe Homes Task Force to develop suicide awareness and prevention education messages and training and implement advocacy efforts with key stakeholders to pair suicide prevention training with distribution of... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 90, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2925 2015–16 |
Wildland fires/livestockRequires the Department of Natural Resources to allow livestock owners or their employees to access public lands for the purpose of retrieving or caring for livestock during a fire suppression response unless doing so would... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2928 2015–16 |
Outdoor burning/forest firesCreates a "forest resiliency burning" pilot project administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and requires the DNR to coordinate with certain regional entities to conduct forest resiliency burning and... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2478 2015–16 |
Pollinator forage preserv.Commissions a pilot project by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board that evaluates the advantages of replacing pollen-rich and nectar-rich noxious weeds with seasonally balanced forage plants that can produce... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 2017 2015–16 |
Farmer & rancher lic platesCreates the Washington Farmers and Ranchers special license plate. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 25, 2016 |
| HB 1000 2015–16 |
DFW land, water rightsProvides the option for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to lease water rights which are appurtenant to parcels of land that are owned or managed by the WDFW for beneficial use and use the revenue for... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1032 2015–16 |
Habitat projectsCreates an exemption to the $150 application fee associated with hydraulic project permits for all fish habitat enhancement projects that are expected to result in beneficial impacts to the environment and that qualify for the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1033 2015–16 |
Hunting, private land accessDedicates a portion of the hazardous substance tax to fund a program by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that assists private landowners in mitigating damages and expenses that can be caused by allowing the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1064 2015–16 |
Locksmith servicesProhibits businesses that primarily provide locksmith services from misrepresenting their geographic location in their business name or in their listing of a local telephone number in a directory or on an Internet website. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1065 2015–16 |
Insurer holding company actAmends the statutory framework that governs insurance holding companies. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1101 2015–16 |
Conservation districtsModifies conservation district provisions relating to special assessment and rates and charges in consideration of the natural resource needs within the district and the capacity of the district to provide either services or... | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1118 2015–16 |
Fish & wildlife cost savingsChanges the nature of select requirements of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) from mandatory to permissive. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1119 2015–16 |
Hunter safety & minimum agesProvides the Department of Fish and Wildlife with the authority to issue two new fees related to hunter education training programs. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1123 2015–16 |
Single-family res. dwellingsExempts minimum gross floor area requirements for single-family dwellings from the State Building Code. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1137 2015–16 |
Geologists & well operatorsAllows a licensed geologist to construct, alter, or decommission a water well or resource protection well within the state without a secondary water well or resource protection well license when performing duties covered by... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1153 2015–16 |
Native lumber gradingAuthorizes sawmill operators licensed by the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) to inspect, grade, and certify native lumber . | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1158 2015–16 |
Growth mgmt/sup court reviewAuthorizes, until December 31, 2025, counties with a population of fewer than 600,000 residents, and the cities within those counties, to adopt an ordinance granting superior court exclusive jurisdiction over petitions for... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1171 2015–16 |
Real estate brokersExtends the $10 assessment fee for licenses for real estate brokers and managing brokers until 2025. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1182 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |