Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Matt Shea
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1566 2019–20 |
New employment tax creditCreates a business and occupation tax credit for certain employment positions created after July 1, 2019, in counties where the unemployment rate is at least 25 percent greater than the state unemployment rate. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1588 2019–20 |
Local income tax prohibitionDeclares that the legislature restates its refusal to delegate to a city, county, or city-county, as a whole or as a governing body, the power to impose a tax on the personal income of individuals or households. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1613 2019–20 |
State-federal gov agreementsRequires state agencies to submit a written report to the speaker and minority leader of the house of representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the senate, and the governor, providing a comprehensive, detailed... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1615 2019–20 |
Traffic delays/electronicsExempts the following from the prohibition on driving and using a personal electronic device: A person operating a motor vehicle, other than a commercial motor vehicle, during an emergency situation or extraordinary... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1616 2019–20 |
Stopped vehicle/electronicsRevises the definition of "driving," for purposes of this act, to exclude a vehicle that is temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device, or other momentary delays. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1617 2019–20 |
International law & propertyProhibits the adoption, development, or implementation of community development policies based on international accords that infringe or restrict private property rights and the expenditure of public funds in furtherance of... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1618 2019–20 |
Speech & religion/public empClarifies a permissible exercise of religion for public employees and gives protection to employees who choose to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed rights. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1619 2019–20 |
Unempl benefits/comm serviceRequires an unemployed individual to be eligible to receive certain waiting period credits or benefits if the commissioner of the employment security department finds that with respect to claims with an effective date on or... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1620 2019–20 |
State estate tax, repealingRepeals RCW 83.100.040, the state estate tax, and applies to estates of decedents dying on or after August 1, 2019. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1649 2019–20 |
Concealed pistol lic holdersProvides an exemption from background check requirements on the sale or transfer of a firearm where the seller or transferor and the purchaser or transferee both possess a valid state concealed pistol license. | Representative (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1654 2019–20 |
Facial recognition tech.Prohibits a law enforcement officer from using the results of a facial recognition system as the sole basis for establishing probable cause in a criminal investigation. | Cindy Ryu (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1655 2019–20 |
Procurement/automated systemDirects the Office of the Chief Information Officer to report to the Legislature with an algorithmic impact inventory that provides certain information about automated decision systems used by state agencies. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1663 2019–20 |
License plate recognitionRegulates the use of automated license plate recognition systems (ALPRS) by various governmental entities, including law enforcement and parking enforcement agencies. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1700 2019–20 |
Substances/use around minorRequires the court to make a finding of fact of a special allegation, or a jury if it finds the defendant guilty find a special verdict as to the special allegation, if in a criminal case the defendant has been convicted of... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1716 2019–20 |
Higher ed./veteran healthRequires state universities, regional universities, and the state college to each employ at least one full-time licensed mental health counselor who has experience and training specifically related to working with active... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1741 2019–20 |
Rabies antibody titersSpecifies that positive antibody titer results constitute serological proof of immunity for rabies and are acceptable to meet rabies vaccination requirements by agencies in the state for dogs, cats, or other household pets. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1758 2019–20 |
School construction taxesAllows a sales and use tax exemption for school districts, in the form of a remittance, if the school district has paid the tax levied on the sale or use of or charge made for labor and materials used for qualifying construction. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1759 2019–20 |
Veteran diversion/invol commModifies the involuntary treatment act with regard to the emergency detention of a person with a mental disorder or a substance use disorder. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1760 2019–20 |
Foster youth/homeschoolProhibits the department of children, youth, and families from denying a foster-family home license on the sole basis that a foster youth in his or her care received home-based instruction. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1761 2019–20 |
Foster youth/homeschoolAllows foster youth to receive home-based instruction, including home-based instruction offered by a foster parent, unless expressly prohibited by court order. | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1766 2019–20 |
Unmanned aircraftEstablishes criminal penalties for certain unlawful uses of an unmanned aircraft. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1835 2019–20 |
Additional WA-OR bridgeRequires the joint transportation committee to hire a consultant to evaluate all available options for an additional bridge or other connection west of Interstate 5 between southwest Washington and Oregon. Makes an... | Vicki Kraft (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1858 2019–20 |
WA state bar associationFinds that the Washington state supreme court is the entity regulating members of the state bar and has stated that the power to administer the bar association belongs exclusively to the Washington state supreme court. Repeals... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1864 2019–20 |
Veteran's disability passesProvides Oregon residents who are veterans with a service-connected disability may receive a lifetime veteran's disability parks pass at no cost if reciprocal statutory authority is passed in the state of Oregon for disabled... | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1922 2019–20 |
Minors/treatment admissionEnsuring a parent or guardian has the authority to admit and keep a minor child in a treatment facility for substance use disorder treatment for fourteen days. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |