Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joel Kretz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3101 2005–06 |
Aquifer levelsFinds that the department of ecology adopted ground water management subarea rules to manage aquifer depletions in the Odessa subarea, which includes undeveloped portions of the federal Columbia basin project. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3126 2005–06 |
Solid waste & recyclablesProvides that a solid waste or recyclable materials collection ordinance may not require the occupants of a mobile or manufactured home park to: (1) Use the solid waste collection and disposal system or recyclable materials... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2006 |
| HB 3092 2005–06 |
Concealed weapons licensesRevises late renewal penalty provisions for concealed pistol licenses. Declares that this late penalty does not apply to a licensee who was serving in the armed forces outside of this state at the time of the expiration of the... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2006 |
| HB 3012 2005–06 |
Special hunting seasonCreates an annual big game hunting season for members of the United States Armed Forces who missed hunting season while on active duty. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3032 2005–06 |
Livestock inspection feesModifies certain livestock inspection fees and provisions administered by the Department of Agriculture. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3053 2005–06 |
Use of services & activitiesDeclares that services and activities fees used for purposes other than those in this act are voluntary. The proportionate amount of the services and activities fees assessed for each voluntary purpose shall be itemized on... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2928 2005–06 |
Commercial fuel usersProvides excise tax relief for commercial fuel users. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2936 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionProvides a tax exemption for property that has declined in value due to shoreline or growth management regulation. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2945 2005–06 |
Small business impactRevises the requirements of small business economic impact statements by state agencies. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2952 2005–06 |
Growth management/SEPADeclares that the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW do not apply to cities and counties that plan under RCW 36.70A.040. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2953 2005–06 |
Public utility tax ratesRevises utility tax provisions. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2954 2005–06 |
Parental rightsDeclares that this act is intended to ensure parents can rightfully guide and direct the affairs of their minor children. This act is also intended to ensure government appropriately respects and reinforces those rights, and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2963 2005–06 |
Loggers & timber growersExempts logging operations from sales and use tax on diesel fuel used for non-highway purposes. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2854 2005–06 |
Eminent domainRejects the application of the holding in the Kelo decision to condemnations in this state; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2781 2005–06 |
Drug offensesProvides that an additional twenty-four months shall be added to the standard sentence range for any ranked offense involving a violation of RCW 69.50.401(2)(b) if the offense also involved the person causing a fire or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2783 2005–06 |
Sex offense against childrenImposes a mandatory life sentence for designated sex offenses against children. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2808 2005–06 |
Educational employee strikesDeclares that it is unlawful for an employee or an employee organization, directly or indirectly, to induce, instigate, encourage, authorize, ratify, or participate in a strike. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2841 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxProvides that the department may collect the generation-skipping transfer tax under this act, including interest and penalties, and shall represent this state in all matters pertaining to the same, either before courts or in... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2708 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardEliminates the three Growth Management Hearings Boards (Boards) and repeals all statutes pertaining to the Boards' creation, authority, procedures, and duties. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2709 2005–06 |
Sex offendersFinds that: (1) Rape is one of the most terrifying and demeaning criminal acts an individual can perpetrate against another human being and the personal trauma and anguish suffered by the victims of rape and by their families... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2736 2005–06 |
Police & fire equipmentProvides sales and use tax exemptions for police and fire equipment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2739 2005–06 |
Forests/hydraulic projectsProvides for integration of the forest practices act and hydraulic project approvals by authorizing the department of natural resources to approve certain hydraulic projects. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2741 2005–06 |
Forest practices feesRevises fees charged for forest practices applications. Reduces the fee for class IV forest practices applications so that it is equal to the fee required for all other classes of forest practice applications. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2767 2005–06 |
Water rights/relinquishmentUsing less water to grow crops used to produce ethanol or biodiesel is listed as a sufficient cause for not using one's entire water right, and prevents the relinquishment of the water right. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2771 2005–06 |
Legislative review of rulesRequires legislative review of certain rules. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |