Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Crouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1125 2011–12 |
Hydroelectric generationRecognizes hydroelectric generation as a renewable energy resource. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1144 2011–12 |
Renew. energy cost recoveryExpands the Renewable Energy Incentive Cost-Recovery Program (Cost-Recovery Incentive Program) to include hydrokinetic energy systems. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1189 2011–12 |
Family leave insurance prog.Repeals laws relating to the family leave insurance program. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1231 2011–12 |
Rec areas/owner liabilityLimits liability of hydroelectric project owners under the Recreational Use Immunity Statute. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1268 2011–12 |
Electrical co. investmentsAllows an electrical company to file a petition with the Utilities and Transportation Commission to obtain a determination regarding the prudence of an investment in a plant or other property that will supply electricity from... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1271 2011–12 |
Fertilizer w/ phosphorusLimits the use of fertilizer containing the plant nutrient phosphorus. Prohibits the sale or display of fertilizer that is labeled as containing phosphorus. | Andy Billig (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1388 2011–12 |
State energy code changesProhibits implementation of the adopted 2009 changes to the State Energy Code until April 1, 2012. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1393 2011–12 |
Stirling convertersCreates a preferential business and occupation tax rate for businesses that manufacture solar energy systems using stirling converters. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1441 2011–12 |
Surplus trans. propertyProvides a right of repurchase, subject to certain restrictions, to property owners whose properties were originally acquired through condemnation by the Washington State Department of Transportation and are later declared... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1513 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1515 2011–12 |
Eligible renewable resourceRecognizes eligible renewable resources and renewable energy credits within geographic boundaries of the western electricity coordinating council. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1568 2011–12 |
Boards/community collegesAllows, but does not require, every community and technical college district board of trustees (board) to add a sixth position to the board, such position to be filled by a student. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1574 2011–12 |
Public facility district taxExtends the maximum period for which the public facility district sales and use tax credit can be imposed from 20 to 35 years. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1587 2011–12 |
Telecommunications serviceAllows a local exchange company (LEC) serving two percent or more of the access lines in the state to elect minimal regulation. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1712 2011–12 |
Null powerModifies the fuel mix disclosure reporting requirements to include null power and renewable resources. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1779 2011–12 |
Joint and several liabilityModifies provisions relating to joint and several liability. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1782 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRequires that the moneys contained in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and state funds for TANF programs, including the WorkFirst program, must be used in accordance with legislative policy set... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1823 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camerasEliminates the authorization for automated traffic safety cameras. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1836 2011–12 |
Qualifying utilityRevises the definition of "qualifying utility" for the purposes of the energy independence act. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1841 2011–12 |
State information technologyCreates the Office of the Chief Information Officer (Office of the CIO) within the Office of Financial Management. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1932 2011–12 |
University course materialsAddresses university employees who make financial gains from the sale of course materials they have authored and assigned to their classes. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1950 2011–12 |
Presidential electorsRemoves the state from the presidential national popular vote agreement. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1984 2011–12 |
Motorcycle helmet useRemoves certain requirements for motorcycle helmet use. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2005 2011–12 |
Solid wasteAllows electricity generated from a waste to energy facility that commenced operation after October 1, 1991 to qualify as an eligible renewable resource under Initiative 937. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2018 2011–12 |
Local govt employee pensionsRevises the definitions of "final average salary" and "average final compensation" for purposes of certain state retirement systems to include certain compensation forgone by a member during the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |