Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tom Huff
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2562 1999–00 |
Contraband tobacco productsRequires the department to erect and maintain at each entrance to the state of Washington on a highway that is part of the interstate system, signs stating the following: "WARNING Possession of contraband tobacco products in... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2566 1999–00 |
Delivery of gov servicesDeclares that public agencies that spend taxpayer dollars should provide the people of the state of Washington the highest quality services attainable in the most cost-effective manner, and use the most efficient means... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2484 1999–00 |
Fire protection policy brdThe FPPB must develop programs or processes to improve the cost-effective and efficient delivery of fire protection services. The FPPB must also develop uniform standards for fire protection vehicles and equipment. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2494 1999–00 |
Budget review processEach year in the biennial or supplemental | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2432 1999–00 |
Tobacco enf reward programAuthorizes the board to provide a reward up to the maximum amount determined under this act to any person who provides information leading to the seizure and forfeiture of any property subject to seizure and forfeiture under... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2390 1999–00 |
Lottery/school constructionProvides for the distribution of lottery moneys to the common school construction account. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2416 1999–00 |
Unemplyment ins bnfts freezeC Freezes unemployment insurance tax rates and maximum weekly benefits at the 1999 rates until April 1, 2001. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2357 1999–00 |
Prostate cancer task forceA prostate cancer task force is established consisting of 17 members. The task force will be composed of four legislative members representing an equal number from each of the minority and majority caucuses. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1009 1999–00 |
Voter registratn/citizenship(1) All newly printed voter registration forms must clearly indicate that only United States citizens may register to vote. Similar language must be stamped conspicuously onto existing voter registration forms in the... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1032 1999–00 |
Agency liquor vendor contrctRequires the board to provide in any contract with an agency liquor vendor for the operation of an agency store that the contract is assignable or transferable to the agency liquor vendor's spouse or adult child upon the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1064 1999–00 |
Community use of schoolsIn addition to its existing authority to levy taxes to support maintenance and operations, a school district may authorize a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1144 1999–00 |
County fair fundingEstablishes a funding source for county fairs. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1185 1999–00 |
HOV lanesDeclares that regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1186 1999–00 |
Operating budgetMakes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for the operations of state agencies for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2001. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1187 1999–00 |
Operating budget/supplementlMakes supplemental appropriations for the 1997-99 biennium. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1223 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1246 1999–00 |
Conservation corps$ Repeals sunset provisions and permanently enables the Washington Conservation Corps program. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1311 1999–00 |
Distressed area defsignationIncludes a county designated by the governor as a distressed area or an eligible area under RCW 82.60.047. Includes a military base restructuring, where the county has a loss of more than five thousand jobs over the previous... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1423 1999–00 |
Investment board disclosureThe open public records exemption relating to the State Investment Board is expanded to include financial, commercial, or other related information about a private entity = s business operation when the information relates to... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1436 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn co. ratesThe Legislature declares that ROR regulation is not the most efficient way of facilitating telecommunication infrastructure improvements while keeping rates for basic service low. The Legislature declares that price cap... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1452 1999–00 |
Cancer screening/low-income$ Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to develop and administer a breast and cervical cancer screening program for low-income women between the ages of 40 and 49. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1469 1999–00 |
Children's health initiative[See attached chart] HB 1301 creates the Children's Health Insurance Program under the auspices of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The program provides health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1489 1999–00 |
Impact feesThe local government ordinance by which impact fees are imposed must specify that impact fees for residential construction are collected at the time of certificate of occupancy or final inspection or twelve months after a... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1503 1999–00 |
Emergency communicatn fundngAuthorizes counties to vote on an additional sales and use tax for emergency communication systems. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1512 1999–00 |
Water company rate increasesProvides that if, within the thirty days following a water company's filing for a proposed change in rates or charges, ten percent or more of the water company's customers request a formal hearing on the proposed changes, the... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |