Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3246 2005–06 |
Distribution of beer & wineRevises provisions concerning the distribution of beer and wine. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| HB 1142 2005–06 |
Pyramid promotional schemesProhibits establishment, promotion, operation, or participation in pyramid schemes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3169 2005–06 |
Flood damage reliefDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a flood damage relief program to provide financial assistance to individuals, businesses, and local governments that have experienced flood... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 3176 2005–06 |
Punch boards and pull tabsProvides that, at the option of the county, city-county, city, or town, the taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs for commercial stimulant operators may be based on the gross receipts from the operation of the games, and may... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 3145 2005–06 |
Civics educationCreates a civics instruction pilot program in no more than fifteen counties. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3149 2005–06 |
Fuel tax rateAdjusts the fuel tax rate to determine fuel tax distributions to fund non-highway expenditures. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3005 2005–06 |
State's operating budgetFinds that in 2002 the governor initiated a new process for development of the operating budget that brought significant benefits to the people of Washington and that, if maintained as an integral part of the state's ongoing... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3006 2005–06 |
Required reserve fundImplements a proposed constitutional amendment creating the required reserve fund. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3007 2005–06 |
Tax increase restrictionsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, any action or combination of actions by the legislature that constitutes a tax increase may be taken only if approved by a three-fifths vote of each house, and then only if state expenditures... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3008 2005–06 |
Limits on state expendituresRequires that, prior to final passage of the omnibus operating budget by the legislature, the expenditure limit committee shall meet to adjust the expenditure limit for transfers and cost shifts under RCW 43.135.035 (4) and... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3061 2005–06 |
Wireless communicationsProvides excise tax exemptions for hands-free wireless communications devices. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3062 2005–06 |
Physical fitness servicesReduces taxes imposed on the provision of physical fitness services. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2931 2005–06 |
HOV lanesAuthorizes the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by alternative fuel vehicles. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2854 2005–06 |
Eminent domainRejects the application of the holding in the Kelo decision to condemnations in this state; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2868 2005–06 |
Extended warrantiesExempts an extended warranty from retail sales and use taxes, if the extended warranty applies to tangible personal property that is exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2869 2005–06 |
High technology researchRestores the business and occupation tax credit for high technology research and development spending. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2885 2005–06 |
Tourism development commRevises the tourism development advisory committee. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2886 2005–06 |
Tourism promotionDirects the department to implement a regional television campaign targeted to select states or cities to promote tourism in Washington, featuring tourism opportunities in both eastern and western Washington. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2839 2005–06 |
MethamphetaminesRevises methamphetamine provisions. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2840 2005–06 |
Indentity theftIncreases penalties for identity theft. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2708 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardEliminates the three Growth Management Hearings Boards (Boards) and repeals all statutes pertaining to the Boards' creation, authority, procedures, and duties. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2752 2005–06 |
Valid voter registrationMakes clear that the 30-day residence requirement applies to voters who register to vote at a nontraditional address; and | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2767 2005–06 |
Water rights/relinquishmentUsing less water to grow crops used to produce ethanol or biodiesel is listed as a sufficient cause for not using one's entire water right, and prevents the relinquishment of the water right. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2771 2005–06 |
Legislative review of rulesRequires legislative review of certain rules. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2616 2005–06 |
State park feesProvides that the commission may not charge fees for general park access or parking. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |