Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1168 2007–08 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or burial, funeral procession, or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 1383 2005–06 |
Health savings accountThe Public Employees Benefit Board will develop a health savings account with a high-deductible health plan as an option for employees. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2716 2005–06 |
Nursing facility paymentThe nursing facility Medicaid payment system is modified by rebasing direct care and operations component rate allocations based upon calendar year 2003 cost reports. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 3024 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectIncreases school district demonstration projects using the general contractor/construction manager procedure from 16 to 23. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2867 2005–06 |
WSU Tri-CitiesAuthorizes Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities to expand into a four-year institution by admitting, beginning in the fall of 2007, lower-division students directly into programs beyond the biotechnology field. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 22, 2006 |
| HB 3150 2005–06 |
Wine industryAllows domestic wineries and retail licensees to jointly produce brochures and material promoting tourism which contain information about domestic wineries, retailers, and their products. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2353 2005–06 |
Family child care providersProvides for collective bargaining between the Governor and a statewide unit of family child care providers under the Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2651 2005–06 |
Animal informationExempts from public disclosure the information submitted by an individual or business for participation in a state or national animal identification system, except for information used in reportable animal health... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 1641 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationChanges the penalty for failing to register a vessel and display registration from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2876 2005–06 |
Sound & video recordingsModifies the simultaneous sound and video recording requirement that applies to video equipment installed in law enforcement vehicles. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2447 2005–06 |
Public facilities districtsAllows public facilities districts formed by September 1, 2006, to impose a 0.033 percent sales tax if construction on the regional center begins by April 1, 2007. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2452 2005–06 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2833 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire fighter boardAdds two members to the State Board for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Reserve Officers and authorizes the Governor to consider recommendations from appropriate state associations when making appointments. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2850 2005–06 |
Open space programReduces interest charged on back taxes for land removed from the current use farm and agriculture program. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2364 2005–06 |
Credit union & state charterPersonal property, services, and extended warranties that are acquired by a state credit union from a federal, out-of-state, or foreign credit union as a result of a conversion or merger are exempt from use tax. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 7, 2006 |
| HB 3319 2005–06 |
Clean indoor actRecognizes the will of the people strongly expressed by passage of Initiative Measure No. 901 to prohibit smoking in many places. A clear message was sent that people do not want to be exposed unwillingly to second-hand smoke.... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3311 2005–06 |
Private propertyDeclares that this act is intended to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property except if... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 3046 2005–06 |
Beer commissionEstablishes the Washington Beer Commission (Commission), subject to referendum approval by affected producers, and prescribes its membership, responsibilities, authorities and obligations. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 2902 2005–06 |
Math testsAllows a student's mathematics scores on various college placement exams to be used as an objective alternative assessment to demonstrate the student has met the mathematics standards required for graduation. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2903 2005–06 |
Academic achievement reformRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to reimburse school districts for administration of diagnostic assessments in grades 9 and 10. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2822 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle theftEstablishes mandatory minimum penalties for adult offenders convicted of taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 3267 2005–06 |
Purple heart license plateProvides that the department may issue special license plates denoting that the applicant of the plate has been awarded the purple heart medal if the person: (1) Is a Washington resident; (2) Was issued the purple heart medal... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 3233 2005–06 |
Local taxes to fund artProvides funding from sales tax, hotel-motel tax, rental car tax, and restaurant tax for arts, cultural and heritage institutions and programs, tourism promotion, publicly owned sports and entertainment facilities, and other... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |