Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3137 2005–06 |
State patrol officersDefines average final salary for disabled members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) commissioned before January 1, 2003, who have been retired on disability, as the two year average monthly salary of... | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 17, 2006 |
| HB 2651 2005–06 |
Animal informationExempts from public disclosure the information submitted by an individual or business for participation in a state or national animal identification system, except for information used in reportable animal health... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 2726 2005–06 |
Small manufacturersCodifies the Washington Manufacturing Services (WMS). | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2608 2005–06 |
VFF&RO's relief & pensionAdds performance of other officially assigned secondary duties, including maintenance, public education, inspections and being on call or standby under the orders of the chief or other designated officer to the definition of... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1276 2005–06 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that the Governor sign certain significant legislative rules. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1359 2005–06 |
Legal financial obligationsChanges the interest rate applicable to financial obligations imposed in a criminal judgment to 2 percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill rate. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1964 2005–06 |
Walla Walla sweet onionDesignates the Walla Walla Sweet onion as the state vegetable. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2393 2005–06 |
Energy freedom projectsAmends the 2005-07 Capital Budget to include a new Energy Freedom Program within the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2452 2005–06 |
News mediaEstablishes a privilege from compelled testimony and disclosure of information for members of the news media. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2630 2005–06 |
Opportunity grant programDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), a nonprofit, and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB), in consultation with a statewide high technology organization, to identify... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2693 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesAllows the Department of Licensing to enter into agreements with adjoining states to treat the operators of farm vehicles and emergency equipment from those states in the same fashion as Washington citizens. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2738 2005–06 |
Renewable fuelEstablishes minimum fuel content requirements for biodiesel and ethanol. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3059 2005–06 |
Professional employer orgProvides a business and occupation tax deduction for amounts representing wages and salaries, benefits, workers compensation, payroll taxes, withholding, and other assessments received by professional employer organizations... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3237 2005–06 |
Aquatic programDirects the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Natural Resources' Aquatics Resources Program. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 3238 2005–06 |
Sex offender notificationMakes it illegal to distribute, under certain circumstances, a false sex offender community notification bulletin. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2424 2005–06 |
Tax exemption/farm fuelExempts farmers from sales and use tax on diesel fuel used for non-highway farming activities. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 6, 2006 |
| HB 3319 2005–06 |
Clean indoor actRecognizes the will of the people strongly expressed by passage of Initiative Measure No. 901 to prohibit smoking in many places. A clear message was sent that people do not want to be exposed unwillingly to second-hand smoke.... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 2006 |
| HB 2860 2005–06 |
Columbia river basinCreates a new chapter to guide the appropriation of Columbia River mainstem waters. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 16, 2006 |
| HB 3311 2005–06 |
Private propertyDeclares that this act is intended to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property except if... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| HB 3046 2005–06 |
Beer commissionEstablishes the Washington Beer Commission (Commission), subject to referendum approval by affected producers, and prescribes its membership, responsibilities, authorities and obligations. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 3304 2005–06 |
Energy freedom programCreates the Energy Freedom Program, which is to be funded by $100 million from the State General Fund. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 1802 2005–06 |
Nonprofit prprty tx exemptnProvides a state property tax exemption for real and personal property used by a qualified nonprofit organization located in a rural county, a county with a community empowerment zone (CEZ), or in a CEZ so long as the property... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2104 2005–06 |
Washington made logoDirects the Washington State Arts Commission to conduct a contest for the design of a "Washington Made" logo to be used for the voluntary labeling of consumer goods produced in Washington. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2614 2005–06 |
Employment decisionsProhibits an employer from refusing to hire, discharging an individual, or otherwise disadvantaging an individual based on the individual's consumption of lawful tobacco products off the premises of the employer during... | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2661 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include sexual orientation as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 3, 2006 |