Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1579 2011–12 |
Vehicles/insurance proofRequires an applicant to provide proof of insurance to renew a vehicle registration. Requires the registered owner of a vehicle to immediately notify the department of licensing if his or her insurance is not renewed or is canceled. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1580 2011–12 |
Governmental liabilityProvides immunity from liability to law enforcement agencies, the department of corrections, and the department of social and health services for certain injuries to persons or property. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1655 2011–12 |
License plate replacementEliminates the requirement to periodically replace license plates unless the functional lifetime of the license plates has been exceeded. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1657 2011–12 |
Sex offensesEliminates the statute of limitations for the prosecution of Rape in the First and Second Degree when the victim is under the age of 18 years at the time the crime is committed and Rape in the First and Second Degree of a Child. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1685 2011–12 |
Water well constructionAuthorizes certain municipal water suppliers to adopt requirements regarding notification of proposed well construction and requires municipal water suppliers to publish these requirements. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1687 2011–12 |
Property taxpayersImproves transparency and fairness of the property tax system to help increase taxpayer confidence. Gives greater taxpayer protections in the appeals process and provides more information to taxpayers so they can make informed... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | 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 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 1843 2011–12 |
Mobile home on leased landProvides a tax exemption on real property if it is leased to the owner of a mobile home meeting certain requirements who places the mobile home on the property and if the benefit of the exemption inures to the mobile homeowner. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1856 2011–12 |
Annexation ordinancesModifies provisions relating to subjecting certain annexation ordinances to referendum. | Katrina Asay (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1859 2011–12 |
2-year vehicle registrationMoves certain vehicles from a one-year license renewal period to a two-year license renewal period. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1891 2011–12 |
Common core standardsAuthorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to adopt the Common Core Standards (Common Core) in English language arts and mathematics no earlier than July 1, 2013. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1927 2011–12 |
Electronic benefit cardsRequires that electronic benefit cards issued to or on behalf of a person receiving public assistance must contain a photo identification of the person authorized to use the card. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1977 2011–12 |
Sex offender school accessCreates the crime of criminal trespass on school property by a sex offender. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1978 2011–12 |
Railroad safetyRequires the utilities and transportation commission to develop rules to improve railroad safety and operations. Creates an advisory committee on railroad safety within the utilities and transportation commission to advise the... | Marko Liias (D-21) | 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 2051 2011–12 |
State agency recovery auditsRequires the director of the office of financial management to contract with consultants to conduct recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to individuals, vendors, and other entities. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | 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 2120 2011–12 |
Hydroelectric generationRequires the utilities and transportation commission and the department of commerce to jointly select a consultant located within the state to conduct an analysis of the energy independence act and the treatment of... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2162 2011–12 |
Shoreland areas and permitsAmends provisions of the Shoreline Management Act governing whether construction on a project can be commenced in advance of a final decision on a permit by the Shorelines Hearings Board. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2170 2011–12 |
Career pathways actThe goal of increasing the percentage of Washington households living in the middle-income bracket is adopted. Increasing the number of secondary and postsecondary program graduates in the state, especially in fields with high... | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2185 2011–12 |
Prearrangement trust fundsModifies the types of financial institutions in which cemetery authorities and funeral establishments may deposit prearrangement trust funds. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |