Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Ericks
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3176 2009–10 |
Increasing state revenuesProvides a statutory method for determining whether service businesses have substantial nexus for the purpose of imposing state business and occupation taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3183 2009–10 |
Excise taxesEnacts an excise tax equivalent to one percent that will be: (1) Reduced to one-half of a percent when the state's unemployment decreases to six and five-tenths percent for four continuous months; and (2) Eliminated when the... | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3189 2009–10 |
Alcohol salesRequires the Liquor Control Board (Board) to convert at least 20 state liquor stores to contract stores and convert an additional 10 stores on a pilot basis. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3190 2009–10 |
LEOFF plan 2 membershipProvides retirement system options to members of plan 2 who were members of the public employees' retirement system while employed by the department of corrections providing firefighting services. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 3198 2009–10 |
Sexually violent predatorsDirects the Department of Social and Health Services to adopt rules related to the reimbursement rates for evaluations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2921 2009–10 |
Operating supp 2010Makes changes to the 2009-11 biennial operating budget. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2010 |
Feb 15, 2010 |
| HB 1131 2009–10 |
Economic development commEstablishes the Washington Economic Development Commission (Commission) as a state agency within the executive branch, and clarifies its purpose. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 1776 2009–10 |
School district leviesSpecifies that the Initiative 728 and Initiative 732 funding levels are included in the levy base as approved by the voters if each were fully implemented by the Legislature in previous and subsequent years. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2010 |
| HB 1244 2009–10 |
Operating 2007-09 & 2009-11Making biennial operating appropriations for the 2009-11 biennium. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 564, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| HB 1287 2009–10 |
Intrastate commuter aircraftProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of small aircraft. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 503, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 1815 2009–10 |
Property tax open space progMakes five to 20 acre parcels of land planted in short rotation hardwoods, Christmas trees, vineyards, fruit trees, or other perennial crops eligible for current use valuation if crops are expected to be harvested within seven... | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2327 2009–10 |
State agency reportsEliminates and reduces the frequency of reports prepared by state agencies. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 518, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2339 2009–10 |
State parks system donationDirects the Department of Licensing to collect a donation of $5 for the state park system from all vehicle owners during vehicle registration renewals coming due after September 1, 2009, unless the vehicle owner indicates that... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 512, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| HB 2122 2009–10 |
Newspaper industry B & O taxReduces the business and occupation tax rate for printing and publishing newspapers, from 0.484 percent to 0.2904 percent of gross income. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| HB 1062 2009–10 |
Electrolytic process tx exemExtends the expiration date for the Public Utility Tax (PUT) exemption for certain electrolytic processes to December 31, 2018. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 434, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2313 2009–10 |
Farm vehicle permitsFarm vehicle trip permits are valid for 30 days commencing with the first day of use. | Laura Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 2009 |
May 11, 2009 |
| HB 2146 2009–10 |
Water or sewer facilitiesExtends the statutory time limit for infrastructure development reimbursement contracts, known as "latecomers agreements,” from 15 to 20 years. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2009 |
May 5, 2009 |
| HB 1498 2009–10 |
Involunt commitment/firearmsProhibits possession of firearms by persons who have been involuntarily committed for mental health treatment under the 14-day commitment process. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| HB 2328 2009–10 |
State government admin costProvides additional exceptions to 2009 Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5460, relating to reducing the administrative cost of state government. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| HB 1361 2009–10 |
Supervised community optionsAllows defendants convicted of non-violent and non-sex offenses to receive one-for-one credit for time served or time spent participating in a county supervised community option both prior to and after sentencing, the same as... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 25, 2009 |
| HB 1324 2009–10 |
Peace officer psych examsRequires that all psychological exams taken by law enforcement officers are standardized and in compliance with the rules of the Criminal Justice Training Commission. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 21, 2009 |
| HB 1678 2009–10 |
LEOFF plan 2/disabledPermits members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Plan 2 who were disabled in the line of duty before January 1, 2001 and receive a disability allowance to convert their disability allowance... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1730 2009–10 |
Regulatory assistance officeProvides additional specificity for services provided by the Office of Regulatory Assistance and clarifies expectations for permitting agencies and project proponents seeking assistance with the permitting process. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 15, 2009 |
| HB 1328 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Senator (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |
| HB 1464 2009–10 |
Affordable housing incentiveModifies provisions governing affordable housing incentive programs that may be enacted or expanded in jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 13, 2009 |