Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shelly Short
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1948 2011–12 |
State energy freedom actEstablishes the Washington state energy freedom act of 2011. Prohibits state agencies from adopting or enforcing a state, regional, or national program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1950 2011–12 |
Presidential electorsRemoves the state from the presidential national popular vote agreement. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1952 2011–12 |
SEPA processCreates certain statutory categorical exemptions under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) that expire on December 31, 2012. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1961 2011–12 |
Agency decision makingEstablishes consistent standards for certain agencies' decision making with regard to applications, notifications, variances, permits, registrations, and transfers. Places a ninety-day deadline on agencies to make their... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1996 2011–12 |
Stormwater mitigation/tax exProvides a sales and use tax exemption for storm water mitigation projects. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2015 2011–12 |
Computer data ctr equipmentModifies provisions relating to the sales and use tax exemption for qualifying businesses of eligible server equipment by: (1) Revising the definitions of eligible computer data center, eligible power infrastructure,... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2098 2011–12 |
Short-barreled riflesAllows a person to possess, transport, acquire, or transfer a short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in accordance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2099 2011–12 |
Short-barreled shotgunsAllows a person to possess, transport, acquire, or transfer a short-barreled shotgun or short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in accordance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2108 2011–12 |
Workers' compensation reformReforms workers' compensation through authorization of voluntary settlements and creation of a return-to-work subsidy program. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2112 2011–12 |
State agency lobbyingEstablishes the taxpayer funded lobbying reform act. Reaffirms and strengthens the lobbying prohibition in current law. Directs that lobbying and informational activities are to be done by the officials in charge of the agency... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2124 2011–12 |
Purchases by utilitiesEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2137 2011–12 |
Firearms & ammo in vehiclesProtects the rights of citizens to lawfully transport and store firearms within his or her private vehicle for lawful purposes in any place the vehicle is otherwise permitted to be. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2153 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows for one Discover Pass to be valid and transferrable between two vehicles. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2187 2011–12 |
Vehicle access pass/DNR landProvides that the vehicle access pass allows access to the department of natural resources' recreation sites or lands. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2192 2011–12 |
Water mgmt/biofuel, organicCreates a perpetual appropriation of an annual aggregate of 100,000 acre feet of water from the main stem of the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers to be used for the irrigation of biofuel crops and organic crops. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2200 2011–12 |
Woman's right to know actEstablishes the woman's right to know act. Prohibits an abortion from being performed except with the voluntary and informed consent of the woman upon whom the abortion is to be performed. Requires the department of health to... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2208 2011–12 |
Honor and remember flagDesignates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state emblem of the service and sacrifice of United States' service members who have given their lives in the line of duty. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2214 2011–12 |
Mammalian apex predator mgmtAuthorizes the Fish and Wildlife Commission to consider petitions for changing the classification of certain endangered, threatened, or sensitive species on a regional basis. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2276 2011–12 |
Administrative proceduresImposes a general moratorium on state agency rule-making lasting until at least July, 1, 2015, which is subject to specified exceptions. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2335 2011–12 |
Science and public policyRequires the Department of Ecology and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify the peer-reviewed literature, scientific literature, and other sources of information being relied upon before taking any significant agency action. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2338 2011–12 |
New storm water requirementsDelays new storm water requirements to provide fiscal relief to cities and counties during periods of economic downturn. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2388 2011–12 |
Hydraulic code requirementsConsiders certain forest practices to have satisfied the requirement of having to obtain a hydraulic project approval from the Department of Fish and Wildlife if operating under an approved forest practices application. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2424 2011–12 |
TANF applicant drug testingRequires the department of social and health services to require a drug test to screen each individual who applies for temporary assistance for needy families. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2480 2011–12 |
Growth management actRequires state agencies, counties, and cities to identify the authors of documents created by the agency, county, or city in complying with the growth management act. Prohibits the documents from being included in a record... | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2496 2011–12 |
Minimum wage adjustmentRequires the Department of Labor & Industries to use the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) to adjust the minimum wage rate. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |