Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joel Kretz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1900 2007–08 |
Public recordsEstablishes the division of archives and records management in the office of the secretary of state to ensure the proper management and safeguarding of public records. All public records remain the property of the state of Washington. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1931 2007–08 |
Agricultural activitiesProvides that, beginning July 1, 2007, the center shall design and carry out a process to identify issues that cause conflicts between agricultural activities occurring on agricultural lands and development regulations to... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1938 2007–08 |
Water rightsAllows the continuance of a water right if the owner uses at least a portion of the water right for the established purpose of use. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1944 2007–08 |
Livestock manureRevises provisions concerning excise tax exemptions for the handling and processing of livestock manure. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1974 2007–08 |
Sex offender sentencingProvides that an offender is eligible for the special sex offender sentencing alternative if: (1) The offender has not committed multiple acts constituting sex offenses against the same victim, regardless of whether the... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1984 2007–08 |
Right to farmFinds that the state's agricultural industry is diversified, productive, and a major contributor to the Washington economy. Urban and rural communities statewide benefit from the direct and indirect jobs, income, and revenues... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1985 2007–08 |
Crop rotationClarifies the definition of "crop rotation" as it applies to water relinquishment. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1986 2007–08 |
Punishment of theftCreates a 12-month and one day sentencing enhancement in thefts where the damages to the victim greatly exceed the value of the property stolen. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1995 2007–08 |
Climate change consequencesFinds that minimizing the impacts of global climate change, and restoring the health and resiliency of eastern Washington's forests, will require an accelerated approach to research coupled with an aggressive outreach and... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2036 2007–08 |
Shooting rangesProtects a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range in this state. Makes rules adopted by any state department or agency for limiting levels of noise in terms of decibel level that may occur in the outdoor atmosphere... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2040 2007–08 |
Meat processingProvides sales and use tax exemptions for the processing of meat products for human consumption. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2042 2007–08 |
Public empl representativeProvides that collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations specified in RCW 41.56.026 and 41.56.028 shall be conducted as open public meetings as provided for in chapter 42.30 RCW. Provides that collective... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2065 2007–08 |
Tuition waivers for veteransRemoves provisions requiring institutions of higher education to ask about, and encourage the use of, funds available under the Montgomery GI Bill prior to providing state supported tuition waivers to eligible veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2068 2007–08 |
Eminent domainDeclares that private property shall be taken only for public use and no greater interest shall be taken than is necessary to accomplish the public use. Defines "public use." Provides that the condemnor serve a written... | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2077 2007–08 |
Growth management boardsProvides greater accountability for growth management hearings boards. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2078 2007–08 |
Agricultural activitiesProvides that regulations adopted under RCW 36.70A.060(1) may not prohibit uses legally existing on any parcel prior to their initial adoption and may not require modification of or limit agricultural activities occurring on... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2117 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reenacts the limitations on regular property tax growth adopted under Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2133 2007–08 |
Malicious mischiefIncreases the threshold values for Malicious Mischief. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2166 2007–08 |
Safe cosmetics act of 2007Enacts the Washington Safe Cosmetics Act of 2007. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2168 2007–08 |
Firearms safety educationProvides that the superintendent of public instruction, within existing resources, shall develop a program of instruction for firearms accident prevention for students in kindergarten through grade twelve. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2186 2007–08 |
Surface mining reclamationProvides the department of natural resources with more consistent enforcement authority for protection against mining without a permit. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2196 2007–08 |
Veterans with disabilitiesRequires the department to develop a procedure for certifying businesses owned by veterans with disabilities and maintain a list of businesses owned by veterans with disabilities on the department's public web site. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2199 2007–08 |
Health opportunity actDirects the authority to issue a request for proposal for a Washington health insurance exchange by September 1, 2007. The exchange shall be designed to serve as a statewide, public-private partnership, offering maximum value... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2218 2007–08 |
Eminent domainProvides that when real property that has been acquired through condemnation or under the threat of condemnation is to be sold by the condemnor within ten years after the condemnation or sale under threat of condemnation, the... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2229 2007–08 |
Energy independence actAllows hydropower to be included as a renewable energy resource for the purposes of the energy independence act. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |