Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1443 2007–08 |
Agricultural commoditiesAuthorizes a deduction under the public utility tax under certain conditions for amounts received from transporting agricultural commodities to interim storage facilities, if the commodities are ultimately shipped by vessel... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1646 2007–08 |
Sampling of fishIncreasing the ability of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to collect samples of fish, wildlife, and shellfish. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1902 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryExempts replacement parts for farm vehicles from sales and use tax. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2007 |
May 4, 2007 |
| HB 1077 2007–08 |
Fish & wildlife dataAllows disclosure of sensitive fish and wildlife data to government agencies, public utilities, accredited colleges and universities, tribal governments, and certain landowners. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| HB 1079 2007–08 |
Hunting/fishing lic feesRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop a a new definition for the term "person with a disability" in the Fish and Wildlife Code. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1598 2007–08 |
Salmon recoveryRequires certain entities receiving funding from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board to contractually agree to disclose information relating to that funding. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2007 |
May 1, 2007 |
| HB 1047 2007–08 |
Alcohol in food and candyAllows grocery stores licensed by the Liquor Control Board that have a snack bar license to sell confections with up to 10 percent alcohol to persons 21 or older. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| HB 1001 2007–08 |
Auto theftIncreases auto theft-related penalties and triple scores prior offenses for adult offenders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1319 2007–08 |
Correctional agency employeeExpands the class of people covered under the stalking statute, at the felony level, to include employees and volunteers of a state or locally operated correctional facility, the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board, and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1366 2007–08 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 27, 2007 |
| HB 1249 2007–08 |
Hunter educationAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue a once in a lifetime, one year license deferral of hunter education. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1756 2007–08 |
Hound hunting cougarAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to add one additional season for pursuing or hunting cougars with the aid of dogs to the ongoing pilot project. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 2300 2007–08 |
College textbooksRequires publishers of college textbooks to inform faculty members of the price of products and any revisions made to the products. | Bob Hasegawa (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 21, 2007 |
| HB 1024 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of products containing polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) after January 1, 2008, with certain exceptions. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1185 2007–08 |
Timber purchasesDelays from 2007 until 2010 the expiration date of a requirement that timber purchase data be reported to the Department of Revenue. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1508 2007–08 |
Resale of natural gasExempts from the business and occupation tax certain revenues from the sale of natural or manufactured gas by consumers. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 1513 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesExempts sales of standing timber from real estate excise tax if timber is cut within 30 months and applies 0.2904 percent business and occupation (B&O) tax rate. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2147 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersProvides vocational rehabilitation benefits for members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (VFFRORPS) at the sole discretion of the State Board of the VFFRORPS. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 17, 2007 |
| HB 2171 2007–08 |
Crane safetyRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to establish a crane certification program. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 1025 2007–08 |
Public works board projectsApproves the local government infrastructure projects list adopted by the Public Works Board for the 2007 loan cycle. The list includes 19 projects totaling approximately $71 million in loan requests. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2007 |
Mar 12, 2007 |
| HB 1095 2007–08 |
Part D drug copayment progThe Department of Social and Health Services may offer Medicare Part D copayment coverage to individuals who are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. | Don Barlow (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 1168 2007–08 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or burial, funeral procession, or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 2384 2005–06 |
State geological surveyInstructs the Geological Survey to conduct and maintain an assessment of the volcanic, seismic, landslide, and tsunami hazards in Washington. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2754 2005–06 |
Veterans innovations programCreates the Veterans Innovations Program (VIP) for the purpose of providing veterans who served in recent military action with crisis and emergency relief, as well as education, training, and employment assistance. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2381 2005–06 |
Beaver relocation permitCreates a permit that allows landowners to trap beavers in areas of the state where they are considered a nuisance and relocate the beavers to properties in eastern Washington where the animals may improve the local ecosystem. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 28, 2006 |