Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3076 2003–04 |
Property tax reliefExempts from the property taxes on owner occupied principal residences an amount up to 20 percent of the median property value. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3091 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingProvides that, to the extent of available funding within the biennial appropriations act, the department shall make supplemental payments to nursing facilities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2936 2003–04 |
Criminal history checksRequires businesses and organizations to conduct criminal background checks for all persons acting on behalf of, or serving the business who may have supervised or unsupervised access to a child, developmentally disabled... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2795 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition on mandatory local measured service is extended for four years until June 1, 2008. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2860 2003–04 |
EphedrineLimits sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2702 2003–04 |
Motor poolRequires half of planned new vehicle purchases made by the Department of General Administration (GA) to be electric hybrid vehicles, vehicles that use alternative fuels, or a combination of both, for the period July 1, 2004... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2731 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitAuthorizes the department to issue storm water general permits under the national pollution discharge elimination system of the federal clean water act if such permits are required to comply with federal standards or are... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2659 2003–04 |
Local licensing feesProvides that a city may charge a general license fee upon a person for registration or certification purposes that ensures efficient administration of the city's business taxes. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2555 2003–04 |
Pulp, paper, and paperboardRevises provisions relating to training benefits for pulp, paper, and paperboard workers. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2584 2003–04 |
Criminal justice costsChanges the definition of the cases eligible for reimbursement of extraordinary criminal justice costs from aggravated murder to homicide. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2494 2003–04 |
Firearms industryProvides that the firearms industry may not be sued by a public or private entity or individual for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting or arising from the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, sale, or use of... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2525 2003–04 |
Harbor linesAuthorizes the Harbor Line Commission to change, relocate, or reestablish the harbor lines for the city of Blaine's Drayton Harbor, the city of Edmonds, the city of Ilwaco, the city of Pasco, and the city of Kennewick. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 2527 2003–04 |
Puget Island ferryAuthorizes toll-free operation of the Puget Island ferry during emergency closures of either the Astoria-Meglar bridge or the Longview-Rainier bridge. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1093 2003–04 |
Ballot candidate orderEliminates the rotation of candidates' names for partisan federal, state, and county offices, for judicial offices, for the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on the primary election ballot. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1260 2003–04 |
Envrnmntl impact statementsExempts all Class I, II and III forest practices occurring on state trust lands from the environmental impact statement and detailed statement requirements of SEPA if a programmatic detailed environmental impact statement has... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2428 2003–04 |
Draft registrationProvides that a person who applies for an original, renewal, or replacement instruction permit, intermediate driver's license, driver's license, or identicard, and who is less than twenty-six years of age, and is required to... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2434 2003–04 |
Agency rules & leg hearingsProvides that an agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the legislature has had the opportunity to hold a public hearing on the proposed rule. Declares that this act does not apply to: (1) Emergency rules adopted in... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2461 2003–04 |
Hth care provider liabilityProvides that any licensed health care provider as listed in RCW 18.130.040 in the state of Washington who, without compensation or the expectation of compensation, provides health care services at a community health care... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1254 2003–04 |
Animal trappingFinds that it is in the interest of all of the citizens of Washington to ensure that all trapping is done in accordance with sound scientific wildlife management principles using humane methods as set forth in this act. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1297 2003–04 |
Motorcycle helmetDeclares that, for purposes of this act, "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1419 2003–04 |
Hydraulc prjct/prprty damageCreates a new cause of action for property owners harmed by a condition imposed in a hydraulic project approval resulting in a change in the operating characteristics of a tide gate. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1577 2003–04 |
DUI restricted licensesCreates a new "restricted" driver's license that partially replaces the current "occupational" license, and requires any person applying for a restricted license to have an ignition interlock installed on his or her car. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1669 2003–04 |
Election costsRequires the state to pay a prorated share of state election costs during even-numbered years according to a graduated schedule. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1773 2003–04 |
Local exchange companiesExempts small local exchange (telephone) companies from certain regulatory provisions dealing with rates, contracts, charges, and complaint procedures that apply to other local exchange companies. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1789 2003–04 |
Capital bdgt project savingsThe bill revises provisions pertaining to capital budget project savings, generally allowing agencies to use half of the savings for infrastructure improvements while the remaining savings go toward funding for common school... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2004 |