Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Daniel Newhouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1832 2005–06 |
CougarsRequires the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to post the known details of all reported interactions between cougars and humans, pets, and livestock onto their internet website. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1092 2005–06 |
Rural Washington loan fundAuthorizes the Rural Washington Loan Fund to retain the interest earnings the fund generates. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1117 2005–06 |
Farm implement weight limitIncreases the highway weight limit for farm implements that transport dairy nutrients. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 96, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1161 2005–06 |
Notification about offendersAuthorizes law enforcement agencies to share information regarding sex and kidnapping offenders with public libraries. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1554 2005–06 |
Farm & agricultural landIncludes the wholesale value of agricultural products donated to nonprofit food banks or feeding programs in the income used to qualify for current use property tax assessment of farmland. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 2166 2005–06 |
Water supply during droughtCreates the Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1677 2003–04 |
Tax on agricultural propertyProvides counties with the discretionary authority to exempt a farmer's machinery and equipment from the county property tax. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2299 2003–04 |
Animal identification systemAuthorizes state rules and agreements for meeting federal requirements for animal identification. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2929 2003–04 |
American beef banExempts income from slaughtering, breaking, processing, and wholesaling of perishable beef products from B&O tax for firms that slaughter cattle. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 2504 2003–04 |
Water policy & aquifer levelDeclares the intention to have the Department of Ecology (DOE) enter into agreements regarding the delivery of water to deep well irrigated lands. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| HB 1328 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesLowers B&O tax rate from 1.5 percent to 0.275 percent for licensed boarding homes. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2400 2003–04 |
Sex crimes against minorsMakes changes to the Special Sex Offender Sentencing Alternative. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 176, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2485 2003–04 |
Interest on tort judgmentsChanges the interest rate on certain judgments to four points above the 26-week treasury bill (T-bill) rate, from the current rate which is the higher of 12 percent or four points above the T-bill rate. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2904 2003–04 |
Estate adjudicationRequires that notice of estate adjudications be sent to the Washington Department of Social and Health Services. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2934 2003–04 |
Homeowners' associationsProvides that a homeowners' association may not prohibit a resident from displaying the United States flag in a manner consistent with federal flag display laws, but allows the association to have reasonable rules and... | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2318 2003–04 |
Small forest landownersRestricts the Department of Natural Resources from reviewing tax-related documents on file with the Department of Revenue when determining whether or not a person qualifies as a small forest landowner for participation in the... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 2577 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporationsAuthorizes nonprofit corporations to create committees of members; | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 98, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 1572 2003–04 |
Failure to pay small claimsRequires the court to add the costs of enforcing the judgment, including reasonable attorney's fees, to a small claims judgment when the losing party fails to timely pay the judgment. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2354 2003–04 |
Medicare supplement insAllows for a discount on medicare supplement policies based on spousal coverage and the method and frequency of payment, including automatic deposit. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2598 2003–04 |
Adm rule change venueExpands, for a limited time, where persons in certain geographical locations may petition for declaratory judgment challenging an agency rule. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2601 2003–04 |
Reserve officersProhibits employers with 20 or more employees from discharging or disciplining reserve officers because of leave related to emergency calls. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2817 2003–04 |
Limited liability companiesAuthorizes insurers to participate in a limited liability company for the purpose of developing its real estate. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1258 2003–04 |
Sexually violent predatorsRequires notification to be given to the county prosecutor in a county where a person who may meet the definition of a sexually violent predator is about to be released, and allows that prosecutor to file a petition alleging... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 1928 2003–04 |
Actions/health care injuryEliminates, with respect to medical malpractice cases, the requirement that any entity causing a claimant's damages, including entities who are not parties to the lawsuit, must be assigned a percentage of the total fault for a... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |