Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1550 2003–04 |
Regulatory assistance officeRenames the Office of Permit Assistance to the Office of Regulatory Assistance. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1738 2003–04 |
State salary overpaymentAuthorizes the state of Washington, as an employer, to recover overpayments of wages to employees. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1195 2003–04 |
Rock climbingAdds "rock climbing" to those specified outdoor recreational activities for which landowners who open their lands without charge are given immunity from civil liability if a recreational user of the land is injured or killed... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1435 2003–04 |
Fruit & vege district fundExtends the date by which monies transferred from a district fruit and vegetable fund in 1997 must be expended for apple maggot control activities or be transferred to a district account within the Fruit and Vegetable... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 14, 2003 |
| HB 2866 2001–02 |
Hydraulic permits$ Prohibits hydraulic projects from being unreasonably conditioned. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 368, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 5, 2002 |
| HB 2544 2001–02 |
Credit history/insurance$ Prohibits insurers from cancelling or refusing to renew a personal insurance policy due to a person's credit history. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 2663 2001–02 |
Fire fghtrs/occ disease$ Adds certain heart problems, specified cancers, and infectious diseases to the list of conditions that are presumed to be occupational diseases for fire fighters covered under the industrial insurance law. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 337, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 2732 2001–02 |
Subsidized health care$ Provides retroactive relief for nonprofit hospitals and public hospitals for business and occupation taxes on payments for health benefits under medicare, medical assistance, children's health, or the basic health plan. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2892 2001–02 |
Apples$ Prohibits the sale of certain containers of apples to retailers or wholesalers for resale to the public for fresh consumption. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2501 2001–02 |
Chiropractic care$ Amends the Chiropractic Practice Act by removing the exclusions of herbal, animal, or botanic medicines in the rendering of dietary advice and nutritional supplementation. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2421 2001–02 |
Correctional facilities$ Exempts from public disclosure, records containing certain vulnerability assessments or emergency and escape response plans at a correctional facility. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2560 2001–02 |
Driver training schools$ The authority to approve driver training schools and to set training standards for driver training schools that provide driving instruction to Washington residents under age 18 is shifted from the Office of the... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2657 2001–02 |
Ag products/state facilities$ Required state institutions and state-supported facilities to purchase Washington fruit, vegetables, and agricultural products if available and competitively priced. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2536 2001–02 |
Sch dis emplys/health care$ The Health Care Authority (HCA) may charge a composite rate for participating school district employees as long as the family size of these employees does not adversely impact the HCA's insurance account. K-12 employees... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 1741 2001–02 |
Blind vendors/hlth benefits$ The Public Employee' Benefits Board will provide health insurance benefits for blind licensees who are actively operating facilities and participating in the business enterprises program. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| HB 2470 2001–02 |
Plumbing contractors$ Requires plumbing contractors to verify that plumbing trainees worked specified hours and that certified plumbers properly supervised such hours. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| HB 1849 2001–02 |
Parks & rec commission$ The Parks and Recreation Commission must adopt rules requiring background checks of job applicants, volunteers, and contractors who will be working with children or vulnerable adults, or involved with handling cash or credit... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2410 2001–02 |
Board of plumbers$ Specifies that the Board of Plumbers advises the Department of Labor and Industries on proposed legislation on plumbing. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2607 2001–02 |
Interscholastic activities$ Requires students at both the middle school and high school levels to undergo a physical examination prior to the first interscholastic athletics practice. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2772 2001–02 |
Crop insurance$ Requires agents, insurers, solicitors, and brokers selling crop insurance to provide applicants with a written disclosure statement. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2984 2001–02 |
Pblc-priv trans initiatives$ The limitation on the number of projects that may be developed under the Public-Private Initiatives Act (PPI) is removed. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| HB 2992 2001–02 |
Trans-related impact fees$ Cities and counties may only assess impact fees for residential construction after the project is completed or occupied. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| HB 2983 2001–02 |
Motorists info sign panels$ Authorizes the Department of Transportation to auction off the installation and maintenance of motorist information signs to a private contractor. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2985 2001–02 |
Trans permit projectsFinds that watershed planning and protection can enhance the selection of wetland, storm water, and riparian mitigation sites. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2002 |
| HB 2981 2001–02 |
Management serviceDeclares that no agency may employ personnel who are classified as managers with supervisory job titles but who have no direct subordinates. Provides that, unless prohibited by federal law, each agency shall have no more than... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 25, 2002 |