Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joel Kretz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1476 2007–08 |
Charter licensesRequires a charter boat operator to acquire a salmon charter license to fish for albacore tuna. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 2007 |
May 11, 2007 |
| HB 1648 2007–08 |
AgricultureBroadens the definition of "agricultural activity" to include beekeeping for production of agricultural or apicultural products, and the use of new practices and equipment consistent with technological development. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1077 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dataAllows disclosure of sensitive fish and wildlife data to government agencies, public utilities, accredited colleges and universities, tribal governments, and certain landowners. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1079 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop a a new definition for the term "person with a disability" in the Fish and Wildlife Code. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1543 2007–08 |
Economic development officerAuthorizes the revenues from the optional 0.08 percent local sales and use tax for rural counties to be used for the employment of personnel in an economic development office. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1598 2007–08 |
Salmon recoveryRequires certain entities receiving funding from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to contractually agree to disclose information relating to that funding. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1331 2007–08 |
Veterinary techniciansChanges registration of veterinary technicians to licensing. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1409 2007–08 |
Forest practicesRemoves the current December 31, 2005 deadline for the adoption of ordinances by local governments for approvals of Class IV forest practices. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1249 2007–08 |
Hunter educationAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue a once in a lifetime, one year license deferral of hunter education. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1528 2007–08 |
Voter registrationProvides for electronic voter registration through the Secretary of State's website for individuals who have a valid Washington driver's license or state identification card. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1756 2007–08 |
Hound hunting cougarAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to add one additional season for pursuing or hunting cougars with the aid of dogs to the ongoing pilot project. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1185 2007–08 |
Timber purchasesDelays from 2007 until 2010 the expiration date of a requirement that timber purchase data be reported to the Department of Revenue. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1305 2007–08 |
Food lockersRepeals the statutes requiring separate licensing and regulation of refrigerated food storage lockers. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1458 2007–08 |
Eminent domainRequires a condemnor of property to provide the property owner with mail or published notice at least 15 days before final action is to be taken to authorize condemnation or to select property for condemnation. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1513 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesExempts sales of standing timber from real estate excise tax if timber is cut within 30 months and applies 0.2904 percent business and occupation (B&O) tax rate. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1383 2005–06 |
Health savings accountThe Public Employees Benefit Board will develop a health savings account with a high-deductible health plan as an option for employees. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| HB 2381 2005–06 |
Beaver relocation permitCreates a permit that allows landowners to trap beavers in areas of the state where they are considered a nuisance and relocate the beavers to properties in eastern Washington where the animals may improve the local ecosystem. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2678 2005–06 |
Pollutn liability ins agencyExtends the expiration dates associated with the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency from 2007 until 2013. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2233 2005–06 |
Tuition waiver for veteransStates the Legislature's intent to make waivers available to all eligible admitted veterans. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| HB 2606 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire personnelAuthorizes a volunteer fire fighter working for a city, town, or fire protection district to serve as an elected public official or hold an appointed public office, provided there is no legal prohibition preventing him or her... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2617 2005–06 |
Off-road vehiclesAuthorizing certain local jurisdictions to allow off-road vehicles to operate on designated city or county roads. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2382 2005–06 |
Bovine handling facilitiesProvides limited immunity to people who own, operate, or use a bovine handling facility for injuries to persons who knowingly and voluntarily enter the premises of the facility to participate in or watch activities at the facility. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 2958 2005–06 |
Nontoxic shotCreates additional penalties for individuals convicted of the unlawful hunting of birds because of a failure to abide by a Fish and Wildlife Commission rule regarding the use of non-toxic shot. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 3033 2005–06 |
Animal identificationDirects the Department of Agriculture to convene an advisory committee to examine national and state animal identification programs and recommend a plan by December 1, 2006, for implementing the state's component, including funding. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 3222 2005–06 |
Livestock manureExtends the existing retail sales and use tax exemptions for dairy nutrient management facilities and anaerobic digesters to other livestock operations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |