Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roger Bush
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2002 1999–00 |
Vehicle theftThe crime is divided into two degrees. The current elements of the crime C taking the vehicle without permission or riding in it knowing it was taken without permission C become second degree motor vehicle theft, and the crime... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2028 1999–00 |
Intoxication as defenseDeclares that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to any criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2043 1999–00 |
Insurer self-auditsFinds and declares that efforts by insurers to comply voluntarily with state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements are vital to the public interest; that possible discovery and use in civil litigation of work... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2082 1999–00 |
Restaurant taxationDeclares that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business as a restaurant, tavern, and bar; as to such persons the amount of the tax with respect to such activities shall be equal to the gross income derived... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2104 1999–00 |
Retail employee wage paymentRequires retail or service employers to pay: (1) One hundred percent of the wage required by RCW 49.46.020 as cash wages; or (2) elect to pay tipped employees no less than eighty-five percent of the wage required by RCW... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2250 1999–00 |
Gambling activity tax use$ Deposits $2 million of the business and occupation tax revenue from gambling activities in the Fair Fund during fiscal year 2000. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2251 1999–00 |
PERS plan 3Establishes the public employees' retirement system, plan 3. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2278 1999–00 |
Over-the-counter drugs/taxAuthorizes a sales and use tax exemption for certain over-the-counter drugs that have been classified as "generally recognized as safe and effective for use and not misbranded" by the federal food and drug administration under... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2279 1999–00 |
Property tax adjustmentReduces the inflationary adjustment for the state property tax levy to zero over time. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2280 1999–00 |
Dog & cat raw fur saleIt is a illegal to knowingly trap, take, breed, shelter, tend, feed, or kill a domestic dog or cat for the purpose of dealing in its raw fur. It is also illegal to knowingly buy, sell, barter, or otherwise exchange for profit... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2282 1999–00 |
Printed material taxationProvides a tax exemption for the sale of printed material distributed through the United States mail at no cost to the recipient. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2286 1999–00 |
Disaster relief appropriatnsProvides appropriations for disasters, fires, and national guard activation. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2287 1999–00 |
Fair fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the fair fund for purposes set forth under RCW 15.76.115. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2288 1999–00 |
School construction fundingMakes an appropriation of thirteen million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the common school construction account. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2289 1999–00 |
Appropriations transfersAuthorizes transfers among existing appropriations in the department of social and health services and the department of corrections during the 1997-1999 fiscal biennium. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2290 1999–00 |
Minors and bomb makingPrevents access by minors to materials about bomb making. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1004 1999–00 |
Transient sex offenders$ Requires transient sex offenders classified as risk level I to report monthly , in person, to the sheriff's office. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1999, 1st Special Session |
Jun 7, 1999 |
| HB 1761 1999–00 |
Retired teachers/substitutes$ Extending the number of hours that retired teachers and administrators may work as substitute teachers without losing retirement benefits. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| HB 1024 1999–00 |
Retirement system option$ Allows members of PERS and TRS Plan 1 with 30 years of service to make an irrevocable choice to have future member retirement contributions plus 7.5 percent interest returned to them at retirement. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1250 1999–00 |
Financial informatn privacy$ Prohibits fraudulently obtaining financial information and prohibits identity theft. Both are defined as class C felonies and civil damages also are available. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1378 1999–00 |
Mobile home landlord-tenant$ Removes the requirement that the landlord can serve written notice to the tenant by just leaving a copy of the notice with a person of suitable age and discretion along with mailing a copy to the tenant's address. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1477 1999–00 |
School district organization$ The current process for changing school district boundaries is modified and reorganized. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 315, Laws of 1999 |
May 14, 1999 |
| HB 1037 1999–00 |
Unsolicitd commercial e-mailC Makes it a violation of the Consumer Protection Act to obscure any information identifying the transmission path or point-of-origin of a commercial e-mail message. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1558 1999–00 |
Impounded vehicles$ To redeem an impounded vehicle, the registered owner must establish with the court having jurisdiction or agency ordering the impound, that all fines and penalties have been paid. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1023 1999–00 |
TRS plan 3 investment gains$ Provides a gain-sharing payment to eligible members who transferred to Teachers Retirement System Plan 3 between August 31, 1997, and February 1, 1998. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1999 |
May 10, 1999 |