Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard Curtis
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2751 2005–06 |
School administratorsRequires each school district board of directors to hire at least one school administrator with a state superintendent certificate who fills a senior-level administrative position within the district. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2598 2005–06 |
Safety of milkFinds that the existing definition of "sale," as provided in chapter 15.36 RCW, includes arrangements, known as "cow shares," in which one or more individuals purchase one or more shares in a milk-producing animal in return... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2605 2005–06 |
City & town annexationEstablishes procedures for the direct property owner petition method of annexation for city and town annexations. Repeals RCW 28A.335.110. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2638 2005–06 |
Valuation of motor vehiclesRequires that use tax on vehicle transactions be based on the purchase price, regardless of whether the purchase price represents the fair market value of the vehicle. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 1239 2005–06 |
Historical prprty tx exmptnExempts historical property from leasehold excise tax if the property is controlled by a municipal corporation and is within a special review district established before 1976, or is listed on a federal or state historical register. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1267 2005–06 |
Branch campusesFinds that the University of Washington Bothell, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University Tri-Cities, and Washington State University Vancouver have each conducted a thorough review of the campus mission... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1271 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceProvides members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) disabled in the line of duty from continued employment as a fire fighter or law enforcement officer to collect an unreduced retirement... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1283 2005–06 |
ArsonExpands the arson statutes to include a person who causes a fire or explosion to a structure as a result of attempting to manufacture a controlled substance. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1284 2005–06 |
Consumer fireworksAuthorizes a local surcharge on consumer fireworks. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1368 2005–06 |
Vehicle transfer upon deathProvides that a sole owner of a motor vehicle or trailer, and multiple owners of a motor vehicle or trailer who hold their interest as joint tenants with right of survivorship or as tenants by the entirety, on application and... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1377 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionExempts from the state property tax the principal residence of a surviving spouse of a law enforcement officer or a fire fighter who dies as a result of job related injuries. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1378 2005–06 |
Offenders who are studentsRequires registered sex offenders to notify the sheriff if he or she is planning to enroll at a public or private school and requires the sheriff to promptly notify the school. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1398 2005–06 |
Theft of livestockExtends the crimes of livestock theft in the first and second degrees and the civil action for livestock theft to include goats. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1423 2005–06 |
Invasive knotweedEstablishes a statewide program in the Department of Agriculture for the control or containment of invasive knotweed and appropriates $1 million for that purpose from the State General Fund for the 2005-07 biennium. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1433 2005–06 |
AbortionProvides that, except in a medical emergency, or except as provided in this act, if a pregnant woman is less than eighteen years of age and not emancipated, or if she has been adjudged an incapacitated person, a physician... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1505 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plansExpands the list of exceptions to the general rule requiring that a GMA comprehensive plan be amended no more than once per year, thus allowing additional amendments regarding: 1) the adoption of a "planned action ordinance";... | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1537 2005–06 |
Infant screening servicesDesignates when the department of health may collect a fee for infant screening services. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1543 2005–06 |
Salmon labelingRequires a person selling salmon at wholesale or retail to identify the country of origin where the salmon was produced or landed. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1559 2005–06 |
Designated smoking areasRevises provisions relating to designated smoking area requirements. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1563 2005–06 |
Aborted fetal body partsDeclares that the body, including the body parts, body organs, body tissue, and body fluids, of a fetus whose death is the result of the application of any abortion procedure or technique may not be sold, donated, or otherwise... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1617 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1633 2005–06 |
Digital learning programsDescribes programmatic and funding requirements for courses offered through digital technology to students who are taking the courses outside the schoolroom walls. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1654 2005–06 |
Right of conscienceDeclares that no physician or health care personnel shall be civilly or criminally liable to any person, estate, public or private entity, or public official by reason of his or her refusal to perform, assist, counsel,... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1660 2005–06 |
At-risk youth definitionExpands the definition of an "at-risk youth" to include a youth with a possible substance abuse or mental health problem. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |