Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Charles Ross
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1863 2013–14 |
L&I/scholarship informationCreates an exemption in the state Ethics in Public Service Act permitting the Department of Labor and Industries to provide information about scholarship opportunities available to the children and spouses of workers who... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1937 2013–14 |
Vapor productsAdds "vapor products" to the list of tobacco-related products that if sold or given to a person under the age of 18 makes the seller or giver guilty of a gross misdemeanor. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| HB 1319 2013–14 |
Welcome home Vietnam vet dayRecognizes March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day and requires that the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag be flown by public entities on that date. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2013 |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| HB 1023 2011–12 |
Presumed death certificatesModifies requirements for when a certificate of presumed death may be filed. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1025 2011–12 |
School district flexibilityRepeals, modifies, or suspends for two years certain laws pertaining to responsibilities of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and required actions by school districts. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1029 2011–12 |
DSHS restructuringRenames and restructures the Department of Social and Health Services. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1030 2011–12 |
Felons' voting rightsRequires felons to pay court-ordered financial obligations before their voting rights are restored. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1032 2011–12 |
Consumer protection actChanges the attorneys' fees provision in the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) to allow the Attorney General, rather than any prevailing party, to recover costs and reasonable attorneys' fees and allow the prevailing defendant to... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1034 2011–12 |
Inmate public record requestProhibits a court from awarding penalties in a court appeal under the Public Records Act if the request for public records was made by or on behalf of an inmate in a correctional facility. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1036 2011–12 |
Condemning real propertyAmends the Community Renewal Law to require the condemning municipality to have a public purpose for the condemnation, if the property does not pose an identifiable threat to public health, safety, or welfare. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1044 2011–12 |
Office of open recordsCreates the Office of Open Records for the hearing of administrative appeals pertaining to claims arising under the Public Records Act. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1066 2011–12 |
Black powderIncreases the amount of black powder that can be transported in a private vehicle and stored in a private residence. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1067 2011–12 |
Fiscal notesProvides that before either house of the legislature may vote on final passage on a bill that if enacted into law would increase state or local government expenditures or would increase or decrease state or local government... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1068 2011–12 |
Governor's signature/rulesRequires the signature of the governor if a rule qualifies as a significant legislative rule of an agency whose head or governing body is appointed by the governor. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1126 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsEstablishes a grant program for gang prevention and intervention programs. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1139 2011–12 |
Public record disputesCreates an administrative claims process under which a person has the option of filing a formal claim with an agency before preceding with court action for an alleged violation of the Public Records Act. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1146 2011–12 |
Immigration-related servicesEnds the practice of nonlawyers providing immigration services that constitute the practice of law. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1151 2011–12 |
Businesses/regulatory reformRequires certain agencies to adopt only rules derived from a specific grant of legislative authority. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1152 2011–12 |
Water pollution statutesRequires the Department of Ecology, in certain circumstances, to make determinations and provide technical assistance prior to issuing a notice of violation or penalty for a pollution violation. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1208 2011–12 |
Sex offenders/schoolsRequires school districts and institutions of higher education to disseminate information when a registered sex offender classified as risk level II or III enrolls in the school. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1209 2011–12 |
Community correctionsRequires offenders to submit to random, unannounced inspections of his or her person, residence, automobile, or personal property as a condition of community custody. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1333 2011–12 |
Motorcycle profilingRequires training to stop motorcycle profiling be addressed in the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and be offered as part of law enforcement in-service training regarding profiling. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1341 2011–12 |
Rule adoption requirementsRequires that an agency's adoption of a significant legislative rule be completed by December 1 of any given year. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1344 2011–12 |
Appropriations legislationEstablishes the budget sunshine act. Prohibits the senate or the house of representatives from voting on an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill unless seventy-two hours have elapsed since the bill... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1388 2011–12 |
State energy code changesProhibits implementation of the adopted 2009 changes to the State Energy Code until April 1, 2012. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |