Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shelly Short
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1584 2011–12 |
Initiative and referendumProhibits signature gatherers for initiative or referendum petitions from being within fifteen feet of entrances and exits of certain stand alone or retail stores, unless authorized by the property owner. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1587 2011–12 |
Telecommunications serviceAllows a local exchange company (LEC) serving two percent or more of the access lines in the state to elect minimal regulation. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1589 2011–12 |
Trust water rightsRequires the Director of the Department of Ecology to approve, condition, or deny an application for a transfer of a trust water right administered for water banking purposes in the Yakima Basin within 45 days of receiving the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1592 2011–12 |
Suspending growth mgmt actSuspends provisions of the growth management act in counties and cities if the average rate of total unemployment in the county, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the employment security department, exceeds seven percent... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1606 2011–12 |
Renewable fuel contentChanges the existing renewable fuel standard for biodiesel. | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1611 2011–12 |
Early learning/child careRequires the Department of Early Learning to make available to child care centers a voluntary quality improvement consultation program separate from the licensing and enforcement programs. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1637 2011–12 |
On-site sewage systemsProhibits the department of health and local boards of health from requiring periodic maintenance and operation inspections of on-site sewage disposal systems more than once every three years if the system: (1) Has a design... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1639 2011–12 |
Clean energy partnershipCreates the Washington Clean Energy Partnership to develop, implement, and manage clean energy sector programs and funding initiatives. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1656 2011–12 |
Right to lifeEstablishes the Washington state life at conception act. Implements equal protection under the state Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1664 2011–12 |
State supreme courtTransfers to and places exclusively in the Washington state supreme court, all mandatory, regulatory, licensing, and disciplinary functions regarding the practice of law and the administration of justice in this state... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1671 2011–12 |
Agency rules economic impactEstablishes that an administrative rule having a specified economic impact cannot be enforced until enacted into law by the Legislature. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1672 2011–12 |
Small business tax creditEncourages small business job creation by doubling the small business tax credit. | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1712 2011–12 |
Null powerModifies the fuel mix disclosure reporting requirements to include null power and renewable resources. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1713 2011–12 |
SEPA categorical exemptionsCreates new statutory categorical exemptions under the State Environmental Policy Act for certain types of development. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1733 2011–12 |
Consumer reporting agenciesRequires notice to an applicant or employee if information in a consumer report for employment purposes will be transferred to a third party outside of the United States. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1779 2011–12 |
Joint and several liabilityModifies provisions relating to joint and several liability. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1782 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRequires that the moneys contained in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and state funds for TANF programs, including the WorkFirst program, must be used in accordance with legislative policy set... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1806 2011–12 |
Storm water general permitsModifies certain requirements of the construction and industrial storm water general permits relating to adaptive management and water quality standards. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1823 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camerasEliminates the authorization for automated traffic safety cameras. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1836 2011–12 |
Qualifying utilityRevises the definition of "qualifying utility" for the purposes of the energy independence act. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1840 2011–12 |
Large carnivores relocationRequires the capture and relocation of grizzly bears, wolves, or cougars to be conducted consistent with a program that provides for captured animals to be distributed upon release in the state's various natural area preserves... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1841 2011–12 |
State information technologyCreates the Office of the Chief Information Officer (Office of the CIO) within the Office of Financial Management. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1855 2011–12 |
State mandatesRelieves cities and counties of certain requirements imposed by the state by revising the requirements or making the requirements optional rather than mandatory. | Katrina Asay (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1890 2011–12 |
Reducing energy costsProvides utilities with more time during the continuing economic downturn to meet certain mandates of the energy independence act and thereby delay the rate impacts that would be caused by the capital investments to meet such... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1896 2011–12 |
Agricultural activitiesEnsures the continuance of agricultural activities through provisions in the growth management act. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |