Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shelly Short
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1187 2011–12 |
Climate change expendituresRequires any climate expenditure intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to provide certain information before implementation and expenditure. Requires the state to regularly audit any climate expenditure contracts. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1198 2011–12 |
SEPA decisions/reviewCreates a cause of action allowing a party to bring a lawsuit under the State Environmental Policy Act if the party is adversely affected by a judicial challenge to the adequacy of an Environmental Impact Statement or a... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1200 2011–12 |
Meat inspection programCreates a fee-based state Meat Inspection Program. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1204 2011–12 |
Real prop'ty true/fair valueDirects county assessors to provide taxpayers with a notice of the assessed value of real property each year the property is revalued, regardless of whether a change in value has occurred. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1238 2011–12 |
Pistol possession/age req.Authorizes a person eighteen years of age or older to possess a concealed pistol license. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1258 2011–12 |
Training wagesAllows employers to pay a training wage for a specified period of time. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1283 2011–12 |
Acreage/open space taxationModifies provisions of the open space taxation act by authorizing an owner of land desiring current use classification to include adjacent land used by an electric light and power company or gas company through an easement or... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1296 2011–12 |
Water commission/creationCreates the Washington State Water Commission to manage the state's water resources. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1297 2011–12 |
Water right beneficial useExtends the time permitted to put water to beneficial use from five to 15 years for the purposes of relinquishment. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1307 2011–12 |
Science & public policyRequires all state agencies to use peer-reviewed science prior to taking any action related to the environment, natural resources, land and water access, and land use management. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1341 2011–12 |
Rule adoption requirementsRequires that an agency's adoption of a significant legislative rule be completed by December 1 of any given year. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1344 2011–12 |
Appropriations legislationEstablishes the budget sunshine act. Prohibits the senate or the house of representatives from voting on an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill unless seventy-two hours have elapsed since the bill... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1360 2011–12 |
Health care liability reformProvides for health care liability reform by addressing joint and several liability, noneconomic damages, statute of limitations, attorneys' fees upon summary judgment dismissal, promoting periodic payments of future damages,... | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1361 2011–12 |
Mandated healthcare benefitsRepeals all state mandated health care benefits and replaces them with a requirement that health carriers comply with federal mandates. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1385 2011–12 |
Emer medical services levyExempts real and personal property from a county emergency medical services property tax levy if certain requirements are met. | Katrina Asay (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1388 2011–12 |
State energy code changesProhibits implementation of the adopted 2009 changes to the State Energy Code until April 1, 2012. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1393 2011–12 |
Stirling convertersCreates a preferential business and occupation tax rate for businesses that manufacture solar energy systems using stirling converters. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1414 2011–12 |
Waivers for school districtsAuthorizes any school district board of directors to waive certain education laws and rules by adopting a resolution specifying the waived law or rule, the problem that will be alleviated, and the expected efficiency or... | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1433 2011–12 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires that a complaint concerning nonpayment of prevailing wage rates be filed within 30 days of the date that an interested party knew or should have known of the potential violation. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1441 2011–12 |
Surplus trans. propertyProvides a right of repurchase, subject to certain restrictions, to property owners whose properties were originally acquired through condemnation by the Washington State Department of Transportation and are later declared... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1501 2011–12 |
Vehicle miles traveledRemoves the requirement of the department of transportation to develop strategies to gradually reduce the per capita vehicle miles traveled. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1513 2011–12 |
Nuclear energy facilitiesExpedites regulatory processes and provides incentives for establishing additional nuclear-generated power in the state. Creates a joint legislative task force on nuclear energy to study the feasibility of pursuing additional... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1515 2011–12 |
Eligible renewable resourceRecognizes eligible renewable resources and renewable energy credits within geographic boundaries of the western electricity coordinating council. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1577 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsProhibits the Department of Licensing (DOL) from issuing a driver’s license or an identicard that is valid for identification purposes unless the applicant can document that he or she is a United States citizen or is lawfully... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1578 2011–12 |
Off-road vehicles on streetsIncreases the number of political subdivisions that may regulate the operation of off-road vehicles on streets or highways within its boundaries. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |