Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2435 2003–04 |
Veterans & prprty tax reliefExcludes military disability income from the income used to determine eligibility for the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2445 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesDeclares an intent to enact comprehensive tax incentives for the solar electric industry that address activities of the manufacture of these products and to encourage these industries to locate in counties with high unemployment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2463 2003–04 |
Indv home care providersClarifies that individual providers of home care are nonstate employees. | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2378 2003–04 |
Rule-making authorityProhibits agencies from adopting a proposed rule until after the Legislature has had an opportunity to consider it during a regular or special legislative session. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1011 2003–04 |
Intoxication as a defensePrevents a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a charged crime. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1070 2003–04 |
Minors/mental hlth treatmentRequires parental consent for mental health and chemical dependency treatment of minors under the age of 16. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1112 2003–04 |
Grwth mngmnt hearings boardsRevises the standard of review for growth management hearings boards from whether an action is clearly erroneous to whether it is arbitrary and capricious. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1129 2003–04 |
Ballot propositionsAllows local officials to make an objective and fair presentation of facts on the impact a ballot proposition may have on the office or agency if such activities are part of the normal and regular conduct of the office or agency. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1132 2003–04 |
Washington mngmnt servicesProvides that no agency may employ personnel who are classified as managers with supervisory job titles but who have no direct subordinates. Provides that unless prohibited by federal law, each agency shall have no more than... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1137 2003–04 |
Corps of discovery passAuthorizes creation of a Corps of Discovery Pass in lieu of parking fees to generate revenue at sites along the Lewis & Clark Trail. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1138 2003–04 |
Parks & rec task forceReestablishes the State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Funding Task Force (Task Force) and adds a new member. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1139 2003–04 |
Evergreen recreation passCreates an Evergreen Recreation Pass to be used in lieu of parking fees at recreation sites managed by the State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1142 2003–04 |
State parks & rec fundingCreates the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Lands Investment Account for capital improvements and maintenance of state parks and outdoor recreation lands. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1155 2003–04 |
Military & overseas votingAuthorizes the state to participate in a pilot project for military and overseas voters to vote over the Internet. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1157 2003–04 |
Ballot measure validityPrescribes procedures for civil suits challenging the validity of initiatives, referenda, and other ballot measures. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1184 2003–04 |
Civil service law/managersChanges the definition of "manager" for purposes of the Washington Management System. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1212 2003–04 |
School district bondsIf, at the next general election, a constitutional amendment is passed by the voters that will permit school bonds to be approved by a simple majority of people voting in an election, state law is changed to permit that as... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1236 2003–04 |
Child dependency hearingsRequires that all dependency and termination of parental rights hearings must be open to the public unless the judge finds that excluding the public is in the best interest of the child. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1254 2003–04 |
Animal trappingFinds that it is in the interest of all of the citizens of Washington to ensure that all trapping is done in accordance with sound scientific wildlife management principles using humane methods as set forth in this act. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1270 2003–04 |
Performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake ongoing independent, objective, and comprehensive performance audits of state government, which shall be performed in accordance with government auditing standards and funded by the general fund. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1293 2003–04 |
Flat license platesRequires the Department of Licensing to solicit a request for proposal to implement a flat, digitally printed license plate system. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1303 2003–04 |
State building codeRevises state building code provisions. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1304 2003–04 |
Fur dealer's license feesAmends RCW 77.65.480 to delete the fee for a fur dealer's license. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1306 2003–04 |
Taxation of taxidermyProvides that the term shall not include the sale of or charge made for labor and services rendered as taxidermy services such as preparation, stuffing, and mounting of skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state,... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1307 2003–04 |
Actions against agency rulesThe burden of proof in demonstrating the invalidity of an agency action is no longer with the party asserting its invalidity, but rather is silent. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |