Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Vincent Buys
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1928 2017–18 |
Solid fuel burning devicesProvides that a person who is in violation of RCW 70.94.473 (limitations on the use of a solid fuel burning device--burn bans): (1) May not be subject to an enforcement action within the first twelve hours after the issuance... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1951 2017–18 |
Public emp. bargaining/OPMARequires public employee collective bargaining sessions involving contract negotiations to be open to the public. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2049 2017–18 |
Production-based comp. wagesAddresses production-based safe harbor compensation which is a wage rate paid to employees in connection with work related to the growing, production, handling, or storage of farm products or in performing agricultural... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2051 2017–18 |
Affordable housingIncreases the opportunities for affordable housing in targeted areas. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2053 2017–18 |
Foster children/homeschoolReverses the changes to foster parent licensing rules, by the department of social and health services, forbidding home-based instruction to children in the care and custody of the department. Allows foster youth to receive... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2054 2017–18 |
Foster license/homeschoolingReverses the changes to foster parent licensing rules, by the department of social and health services, forbidding home-based instruction to children in the care and custody of the department and allows foster parents to... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2063 2017–18 |
Motorcycles/weight fee exempIncentivizes the use of mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles as a means to reduce emissions and the wear and tear on the roadways by providing the users of the mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles an exemption from paying a motor... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2130 2017–18 |
Masonry trade cross-trainingRequires the state apprenticeship council to adopt rules and standards that provide for cross-training among the masonry trades, incorporating the latest technology and teaching methods. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2140 2017–18 |
Water pollution permittingAddresses equitable treatment for penalties in pollutant discharge elimination permits that govern: (1) Operations of state and local government agencies; and (2) Agricultural and farm activities. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2141 2017–18 |
Water discharge permitsRequires waste discharge permits issued by the department of ecology to have environmental protections and waste discharge standards that are at least as stringent as those required by the most recent concentrated animal... | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2174 2017–18 |
Dealer delivery of firearmsAllows a licensed firearms dealer to deliver a firearm to a purchaser or transferee if three business days have elapsed from the date the licensed dealer requested a background check. | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2178 2017–18 |
Sanctuary from state lawsEstablishes the county and city regulatory sanctuary act. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2180 2017–18 |
Fuel tax rate informationRequires the department of agriculture to: (1) Produce a sticker, that provides federal and state motor fuel tax rates, for display on motor fuel pumps where motor fuel is sold at retail; and (2) Distribute the stickers to... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2181 2017–18 |
Supreme court/sizeChanges the number of judges on the state supreme court as follows: (1) From the second Monday in January 2019, until the second Monday in January 2021, the supreme court consists of six judges; and (2) From the second Monday... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2195 2017–18 |
Water rulings/revaluationRequires real property to be reassessed to reflect the true and fair value of the property, if the water supply to the property placed upon the assessment roll of that year is impacted by a water ruling. Allows a taxpayer to... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2212 2017–18 |
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 8, 2018 |
| HB 2221 2017–18 |
TESC privatizationRequires the board of trustees of The Evergreen State College to: (1) In consultation with the office of financial management, develop a plan to transition The Evergreen State College to a private four-year institution of... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2223 2017–18 |
Higher ed. freedom of speechRequires each governing board of an institution of higher education to adopt a policy that affirms certain principles of free speech, which are the public policy of this state. Requires the policy to be made available to... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2392 2017–18 |
Balanced budget/vetoesRequires the governor to make prioritized allotment reductions, beginning with budgets enacted for the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, if: (1) A veto of appropriations or revenue legislation results in a projected maintenance level... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2393 2017–18 |
B&O manufacturing tax rateLowers the manufacturing rate for those manufacturing industries still taxed at the highest rate to create greater equity in taxation of manufacturers and reduce the tax burden on manufacturers. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2400 2017–18 |
Ferry natural gas conversionRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation to issue a request for proposals to convert a ferry to operate on liquefied natural gas. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 2414 2017–18 |
False legislative testimonyProhibits a state officer or state employee from knowingly representing a materially incorrect fact, statement, claim, or record in giving testimony to a legislative committee. States that disciplinary action for a violation... | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1136 2017–18 |
Oil spill planning/nonfuelExempts Class III railroads hauling 49 or more tank car loads of non-crude oil in bulk per year from certain oil spill contingency planning requirements. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1275 2017–18 |
Fish passage barrier removalCreates, under the state hydraulic code, an additional category of fish habitat enhancement projects, for those projects that remove fish passage barriers and that comply with the state forest practices rules. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 1353 2017–18 |
Elk management pilot projectDirects the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to conduct an elk management pilot project within the range of the Colockum elk herd to reduce elk... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |