Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim McCune
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2936 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionProvides a tax exemption for property that has declined in value due to shoreline or growth management regulation. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2937 2005–06 |
Residential developmentDeclares an intent to make housing more affordable for first-time home buyers in counties where housing is currently not affordable for first-time home buyers. The legislature intends to do this by allowing single-family... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2944 2005–06 |
Health care providersSpecifies requirements that contracts between contractors and health providers must contain. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2953 2005–06 |
Public utility tax ratesRevises utility tax provisions. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2954 2005–06 |
Parental rightsDeclares that this act is intended to ensure parents can rightfully guide and direct the affairs of their minor children. This act is also intended to ensure government appropriately respects and reinforces those rights, and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2963 2005–06 |
Loggers & timber growersExempts logging operations from sales and use tax on diesel fuel used for non-highway purposes. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2968 2005–06 |
Trans permit efficiencyRe-authorizing the Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC), to develop environmental standards and best management practices for transportation projects. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2847 2005–06 |
Clean fuels tax exemptionsLengthens the duration of the retail sales and use tax exemption for clean alternative fuel vehicles to two to eleven years, beginning July 1, 2007. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2851 2005–06 |
Sale of alcohol on ferriesProhibits the sale of alcohol on ferries. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2854 2005–06 |
Eminent domainRejects the application of the holding in the Kelo decision to condemnations in this state; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2868 2005–06 |
Extended warrantiesExempts an extended warranty from retail sales and use taxes, if the extended warranty applies to tangible personal property that is exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2904 2005–06 |
Sunset review/health insProvides that the provisions of chapter 48.21 RCW, group and blanket disability insurance, shall be terminated July 1, 2008, as provided in this act. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2905 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsAuthorizes nonagricultural activities on agricultural lands to support farming. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2909 2005–06 |
Actuarial accrued liabilityProvides funding for the unfunded actuarial accrued liability in plan 1 of the public employees' retirement system and plan 1 of the teachers' retirement system. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2918 2005–06 |
Sex offender penaltiesImposes stricter penalties on sex offenders. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2920 2005–06 |
Criminal background checksEstablishes that, as a precondition of employment, persons being considered for state employment in positions that allow access to a resident's personally identifying information must successful pass a criminal background check. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2781 2005–06 |
Drug offensesProvides that an additional twenty-four months shall be added to the standard sentence range for any ranked offense involving a violation of RCW 69.50.401(2)(b) if the offense also involved the person causing a fire or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2782 2005–06 |
Two strike offensesAdds rape of a child in the third degree and child molestation in the third degree to the list of "two strikes" offenses. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2783 2005–06 |
Sex offense against childrenImposes a mandatory life sentence for designated sex offenses against children. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2784 2005–06 |
Property tax reliefProvides property tax relief for senior citizens, persons retired because of physical disability, and veterans. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2796 2005–06 |
Plug-in hybrid electric vhclRequires the department to solicit the purchase of one hundred plug-in hybrid electric vehicles for use in the state motor pool by November 30, 2010. Declares that, for purposes of this act and RCW 43.19.1905 and 43.19.570,... | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2800 2005–06 |
Green power programsRequires utilities to offer Washington State alternative energy resources in their voluntary green power options offered to retail customers. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2802 2005–06 |
Paratransit bus servicesProvides that each public entity operating a fixed route system shall provide paratransit service to individuals with disabilities that is comparable to the level of service provided to individuals without disabilities who use... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2821 2005–06 |
HOV lanesRegulations designating lanes, ramps, and other highway facilities for exclusive or preferential use by public transportation vehicles or private motor vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number of passengers may be... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2828 2005–06 |
National guard/rehireAllows small businesses that reemploy National Guard members returning from active duty to earn a credit against Business and Occupation tax liability of $1,000 per member reemployed for at least one year. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |