Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Charles Ross

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BillWhat it doesPrime sponsor StatusLast action
HB 2356
2013–14
Flood hazard reduction/bondsAuthorizes the issuance of $1 billion in general obligation bonds to finance flood hazard reduction projects in areas of Washington that are at greatest risk and most vulnerable to flooding. Richard DeBolt (R-20) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 16, 2014
HB 2361
2013–14
Vehicle license platesRequires standard issue license plates be replaced when ownership of a vehicle changes. Richard DeBolt (R-20) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 16, 2014
HB 2362
2013–14
License platesRequires the director of the department of licensing to furnish to a person making satisfactory application for a vehicle registration one license plate if the vehicle as manufactured does not include a front mounting bracket.... Richard DeBolt (R-20) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 16, 2014
HB 2239
2013–14
Enhanced 911/caller identityExempts from public disclosure any information that would reveal the identity of a person who made a call to an enhanced 911 emergency communications system. Norm Johnson (R-14) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 15, 2014
HB 2240
2013–14
Unit owners' associationsExempts condominium associations with fewer than 50 units, all of which are owner-occupied and limited to residents 55 years and older, from certain reserve study requirements. Norm Johnson (R-14) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 15, 2014
HB 1073
2013–14
Proprty tx, state-owned landApplies the open space tax rate option for payments in lieu of taxes for all counties. Norm Johnson (R-14) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1174
2013–14
Basic education fundingReprioritizes the phase-in schedule for additional state investments found in chapter 236, Laws of 2010, to fully fund all-day kindergarten by the 2014-2015 school year; K-3 class size reductions and increased instructional... Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1231
2013–14
Engineers, continuing edRequires certain professional engineers to complete at least 15 hours of continuing professional development per year. Derek Stanford (D-1) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1246
2013–14
Motorcycle helmet useRemoves certain requirements for motorcycle helmet use. Brian Blake (D-19) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1387
2013–14
License plate replacementRemoves the requirement for license plates to be replaced periodically by the Department of Licensing. Ed Orcutt (R-20) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1414
2013–14
Yakima R. basin water mgmtAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to implement the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan and develop water supply solutions that provide concurrent benefits to both in and out-of-stream uses. Bruce Chandler (R-15) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1578
2013–14
Epinephrine autoinjectorsAuthorizes school districts and nonpublic schools to maintain a supply of epinephrine autoinjectors at a school. Jay Rodne (R-5) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1678
2013–14
Peace officer liabilityProvides immunity from liability for certain peace officers with regard to the use of a less lethal weapon. Brad Klippert (R-8) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1714
2013–14
Open public meetings actAuthorizes governing bodies of public agencies to record closed executive session meetings and exempts the recordings from disclosure under the Public Records Act. Gerry Pollet (D-46) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1721
2013–14
Appropriations legislationProhibits an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill from being voted on by the senate or the house unless seventy-two hours have elapsed since the bill was last subject to amendment. Liz Pike (R-18) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1729
2013–14
Street gang members/firearmsIncludes in the crime of unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree, if a person owns, has in his or her possession, or has in his or her control any firearm, and is a criminal street gang associate or member. Judy Warnick (R-13) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1730
2013–14
Drive-by shootingRevises the definition of "most serious offense," for purposes of the sentencing reform act of 1981, to include drive-by shooting. Judy Warnick (R-13) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1731
2013–14
Unlawful firearm possessionRevises the definition of "most serious offense," for purposes of the sentencing reform act of 1981, to include unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree. Matt Manweller (R-13) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1732
2013–14
Gangs/sentence enhancementModifies provisions relating to adjustments to standard sentences for offenders being sentenced for a criminal street gang-related offense. Matt Manweller (R-13) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1799
2013–14
Criminal activity at rentalsProvides landlords and law enforcement with the tools to identify and remove squatters, gang influences, and those engaged in criminal activities from rental properties. Charles Ross (R-14) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1885
2013–14
Nursing facility paymentRevises nursing facility payment methodology provisions to restore some of the changes made in chapter 7, Laws of 2011 1st sp. sess. (ESSB 5581). Eileen Cody (D-34) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 2103
2013–14
Forested lands fire damagesCreates an exclusive civil cause of action against the owner of public or private forested land if a fire starts on or spreads from that land and causes damage to other forested lands. Kristine Lytton (D-40) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 2128
2013–14
Global positioning dataExempts from public disclosure global positioning system data that show the residence of an employee or agent of a criminal justice agency. Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 2138
2013–14
Criminal records check feesRequires the Washington state patrol to establish fees to cover, as nearly as practicable, the direct and indirect costs to the state patrol of disseminating criminal records checks requested by nonprofit organizations. Dave Hayes (R-10) Did not pass
Did not pass · died in committee
Jan 13, 2014
HB 1471
2013–14
Hospital infection ratesRequires the Department of Health to update hospital reporting requirements for health care-associated infections to align state requirements with federal standards. Marcus Riccelli (D-3) Enacted (partial veto)
Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 319, Laws of 2013
May 21, 2013