Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joel Kretz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2589 2005–06 |
Dogs/injured wildlifeProvides that individuals possessing a valid big game hunting license issued under this act may use a leashed dog or dogs to track a deer or elk injured by the individual possessing the license. Dogs may not be utilized by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2616 2005–06 |
State park feesProvides that the commission may not charge fees for general park access or parking. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2619 2005–06 |
Science/growth managementRequires that counties and cities "consider" the best available science in developing policies and regulations to protect the functions and values of a critical area. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2620 2005–06 |
Development regulationsAllows counties with fewer than 100 persons per square mile to opt out of Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements pertaining to reviews and revisions of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2657 2005–06 |
Tribal-state gaming compactsRequires legislative approval of class III tribal-state gaming compacts. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2660 2005–06 |
Fuel tax informationRequires the director to create an adhesive label specifying the current federal and state motor vehicle fuel and special fuel tax rates. The label must be updated as necessary to reflect current motor vehicle fuel and special... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2663 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsCreates tax exemptions for alternative fuel if the fuel is manufactured in Washington state. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2664 2005–06 |
Biodiesel fuelEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel fuel to meet two percent of Washington state's diesel motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2665 2005–06 |
EthanolEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for ethanol to meet ten percent of Washington State's motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2666 2005–06 |
Biofuel marketEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel and ethanol. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2502 2005–06 |
Smoking prohibitionsProvides that, if a public or private business, club, charitable bingo hall, cigar store, or hookah lounge can document an economic loss of ten percent or more of the gross revenue for thirty days, it may apply to the... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2558 2005–06 |
Dead animal disposalProvides the Department of Agriculture with rule-making authority to prescribe the time frame and approved methods for disposing of livestock that die because of disease. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1004 2005–06 |
Water conservancy boardsRevises provisions concerning water conservancy boards. Repeals RCW 90.80.901. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1030 2005–06 |
B & O tax creditIncreases the small business tax credit under the Business and Occupation tax from $35 to $55 per month. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1172 2005–06 |
Withdrawals of waterExempts certain withdrawals of water from the provisions of RCW 90.44.050. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1274 2005–06 |
Mental health servicesAllows a credit against the business and occupation (B & O) tax for the additional cost to employers associated with paying for required mental health care coverage under HB 1154. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1275 2005–06 |
Medical servicesProvides that upon every person engaging within this state in the business of providing medical services; as to such persons, the amount of tax is equal to the gross income of the business multiplied by the rate of 0.138 percent. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1277 2005–06 |
Offender registrationRevises registration requirements for sex offenders and kidnapping offenders. Amends RCW 9A.44.130. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1352 2005–06 |
Historic county courthouseEstablishes a competitive grant program for the protection and preservation of the state's historic county courthouses. Only courthouses that continue to be used for county functions and that meet the eligibility requirements... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1363 2005–06 |
Voting "none of the above"Requires general election ballots include an option for voting "none of the above." | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1398 2005–06 |
Theft of livestockExtends the crimes of livestock theft in the first and second degrees and the civil action for livestock theft to include goats. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1404 2005–06 |
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) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1420 2005–06 |
Industrial insuranceFinds that most states use competition to maximize efficiency in their workers' compensation programs. Private sector competition in providing workers' compensation insurance has been effective in reducing premium costs,... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1422 2005–06 |
Small scale prospectingDeclares that, for the purposes of chapter 77.55 RCW, "small scale prospecting and placer mining" means only the use of the following methods for the discovery and recovery of minerals: (1) Pans, either motorized or... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |