Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joe Schmick
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1254 2009–10 |
Grain commissionEliminates the Washington Wheat Commission and the Washington Barley Commission and replaces them with the Washington Grain Commission. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 9, 2009 |
| HB 3129 2007–08 |
College creditDirects the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to compile and post on its website information about online learning programs for high school students to earn college credit. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| HB 3200 2007–08 |
County cemetery districtRevises cemetery district petition requirements used in counties by allowing no less than 10 percent of registered voters residing in the proposed district to sign the petition. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| HB 2923 2007–08 |
Transporting hay or strawAllows hay or straw processing facilities to provide weight tickets, provided the scale used is approved by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| HB 3384 2007–08 |
Health insuranceProvides that the legislature intends to implement the recommendation of the blue ribbon commission on health care costs and access, and implement a multipronged approach that provides more affordable health insurance options... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 6, 2008 |
| HB 3387 2007–08 |
Industrial insurance fundsDeclares that expenditures from the accident and medical aid funds shall be made only for purposes related to the payment of benefits or the administration of industrial insurance programs. Provides that any ratepayer or group... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 6, 2008 |
| HB 3367 2007–08 |
Legislators/health coverageProvides that in lieu of group coverage, elected members of the senate and house of representatives shall purchase health coverage through the individual market. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2008 |
| HB 3270 2007–08 |
Property tax statistics/infoRequires each county assessor, before March 1st each year, to prepare and submit to the department of revenue a detailed report on property taxes levied within the county. The report must include assessed valuation, levy rate,... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3273 2007–08 |
Valuation increasesProvides the assessed value of property is equal to the lesser of the current appraised value or a limited value determined under this act. The limited value is equal to the greater of: (1) The improvement increase plus one... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3072 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. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 2861 2007–08 |
Dangerous dogsAuthorizes Fish and Wildlife Officers to use lethal force to remove a feral dog or wolf-dog hybrid that poses a threat to the safety of humans, domestic animals, or livestock. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2867 2007–08 |
Thermal electric generatingModifies provisions related to the distribution of tax proceeds from thermal electric generating facilities. | Steve Hailey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2416 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Reinstates the 1 percent regular property tax growth limit adopted by voters in Initiative 747. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2007, 1st Special Session |
Nov 29, 2007 |