Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2777 2001–02 |
Agriculture/laborProvides that every employer shall pay to each of his or her employees who has reached the age of eighteen years and who performs services in agriculture as defined in this act wages at a rate of not less than six dollars and... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| HB 2783 2001–02 |
Agricultural use of waterProvides that the right to use water for any beneficial use within the general category of an agricultural use includes the right to use the water, without applying to the department or any other governmental entity for... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| HB 2734 2001–02 |
School science educationAuthorizes the superintendent of public instruction to allocate to school districts funds provided under RCW 70.105D.070(5) for curriculum materials and instructional strategies aligned to the state's essential academic... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2752 2001–02 |
Agricultural laborersExempts agricultural laborers who are paid on a piece rate basis from minimum wage laws. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2693 2001–02 |
Nuclear waste fclty/taxesProvides for the distribution of a portion of sales and use taxes paid on construction of a nuclear waste treatment facility to the county where it is located. Declares an intent to create a special impact mitigation... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| HB 2717 2001–02 |
Ballot measure disclosureProvides that every person filing a proposed initiative or referendum measure with the secretary of state shall within two weeks of filing the necessary signature petitions under RCW 29.79.020 file with the commission a... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| HB 2583 2001–02 |
Permitting bill of rightsDeclares that citizens of the state of Washington have the following rights when asked for a permit, license, or permission to engage in a lawful activity: (1) Right to a specific date in time for a yes or no decision on... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2596 2001–02 |
Food service rules$ Requires the state board of health to adopt updated food service rules by December 2003 and grants the state board sole authority to adopt food service rules beginning the following July. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2530 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures/property$ Requires a conviction of the owner before property may be forfeited under the drug laws. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2535 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills educationAuthorizes the department to enter into agreements to review and certify that a private motorcycle skills education course meets educational standards equivalent to those required of courses conducted under the motorcycle... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2547 2001–02 |
Optometrists$ Optometrists may be certified by the Board of Optometry for the use or prescription of legend (prescription) drugs and controlled substances for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes related to the practice of optometry, after... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2555 2001–02 |
Municipal tax fairness$ Requires the Department of Revenue to adopt by rule a model ordinance on municipal business and occupation taxes, based on the recommendation of an advisory committee, to address issues of uniformity, simplicity, multiple... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2481 2001–02 |
Animals for fightingIncreases the penalties for using animals for fighting. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2463 2001–02 |
Hood Canal marine sanctuary$ Establishes a Hood Canal marine sanctuary to protect, preserve, and fully recover salmon, steelhead, herring, smelt, ling cod, perch, and black cod, and all other species of aquatic animal and plant life indigenous to Hood... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2002 |
| HB 2368 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife committee$ Creates a Legislative Fish and Wildlife Committee consisting of 12 members. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 2377 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprty$ Requires a conviction of the owner before property may be forfeited under certain forfeiture statutes. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 2429 2001–02 |
Commodity commissions$ Expands the reasons a commodity commission may be created under the 1955 Agricultural Enabling Act, expands the authorities of such of commission; and cites other laws that provide comprehensive regulation of the commodities... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 1024 2001–02 |
Short-rotation hardwoods$ The definition of short-rotation hardwoods is modified to apply to hardwood trees that are cultivated by agricultural methods in growing cycles shorter than 15 years rather than 10 years. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1025 2001–02 |
Fair fundRequires that, on July 1, 2001, the state treasurer shall transfer three million dollars from the general fund to the fair fund. On July 1, 2002, and on each July 1st thereafter, the state treasurer shall transfer an amount... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1068 2001–02 |
Superior court judges$ Authorizes an additional superior court judge for Benton and Franklin Counties jointly. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1105 2001–02 |
Elctrc generating facilitiesExempts electric generating facilities powered by wind, sun, or landfill gas from sales and use taxes. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1139 2001–02 |
Excess weight permitsA fee of $3.50 per 1,000 pounds is specified for a 30-day special permit for overweight trucks hauling cereal grains, dry peas, lentils or canola. The Department of Transportation (DOT) may issue the special permit and assess... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1150 2001–02 |
Mail theft & destruction$ Obstruction of mail is a gross misdemeanor. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1151 2001–02 |
Farms/senior citizens$ Allows local governments, until July 1, 2006, to authorize rezones of agricultural lands to densities permitted for rural development standards for family farms owned or operated by senior citizens if: (1) the farm was... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1182 2001–02 |
Equipment dealersRegulates the business relationship between suppliers and dealers of certain machinery and equipment. Repeals RCW 19.98.110. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |