Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joel Kretz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1434 2015–16 |
Forage fish spawning habitatAuthorizes the department of fish and wildlife to establish reasonable conditions on hydraulic project permits issued for the protection of certain forage fish spawning habitats. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1435 2015–16 |
Ocean vessels/moorage facilsProvides an exemption to requirements for demonstrating vessel insurance coverage at the time of entering into a moorage agreement for a specific class of vessel referred to as a legacy commercial ocean vessel. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1508 2015–16 |
Local forest fires/cnty mgmtAllows counties to elect to assume primary command over any fire response in the county and have independent decision-making authority over all local aspects of forest fire prevention and response by creating a forest fire... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1509 2015–16 |
Forest fire suppressionRequires the Department of Natural Resources, while directing fire suppression efforts, to give first priority to fire suppression resource contractors that are located geographically closer to the actual fire suppression... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1540 2015–16 |
Tribal timber harvest exc txAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a timber harvest excise tax agreement with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1676 2015–16 |
Wild ungulates, predationRequires the University of Washington's Predator Ecology Lab to conduct a peer-reviewed study assessing the health of Washington's wild ungulate population in game management units that have experienced a change in population... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1677 2015–16 |
Forest fires & firefightersRequires the county commissioners in each county within the state to establish and maintain a list of private contract firefighters and entities qualified and available to provide fire suppression services in each county and... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1699 2015–16 |
Citizen wildfire controlPermits a person to enter public or private property under certain circumstances for the purpose of attempting to extinguish or control a wildfire. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1709 2015–16 |
Impact fee paymentObligates counties, cities, and towns to adopt deferral systems for the collection of impact fees from applicants for residential building permits through a covenant-based process, or through a process that delays payment... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1741 2015–16 |
Disabled/rec lands pass exemExempts persons that display a disability pass, card, decal, or license plate from requirements to display a Discover Pass or day-use permit when operating or parking a motor vehicle on Department of Natural Resources and... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1791 2015–16 |
Wolf-livestock interactionsConditions are identified under which the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is directed to use lethal means to manage wolf-related wildlife conflicts in wolf recovery zones where wolves are not federally protected and the... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1792 2015–16 |
Wolf conserv. & mgmt planRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to amend the existing wolf management plan to better address the wolf recovery rate and uneven distribution that has occurred since the plan's initial adoption, including changing... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1881 2015–16 |
Carbon content of fuelProhibits the executive branch from adopting rules, without prior express direction from the Legislature, related to fuel standards or that establish a carbon reduction requirement for fuel distributors or vehicles based on... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1889 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsLimits the growth management hearings board's authority to hear petitions challenging the regulation of permit-exempt wells. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1922 2015–16 |
Small loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1933 2015–16 |
Group B water systemsAuthorizes a local health jurisdiction to review and approve the design and construction of certain group B water systems. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1948 2015–16 |
State wildlife accountCreates a new anadromous surcharge applicable to the purchase or renewal of commercial fishing licenses. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2022 2015–16 |
Natural disaster econ recov.Creates the Natural Disaster Economic Recovery Account (Account) to support the economic recovery in areas affected by a natural disasters. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2070 2015–16 |
Forest fire suppressionRequires the department of natural resources to conduct a comprehensive analysis of wildfire suppression protocol and develop a set of deliverables for the department to implement that builds upon existing policies and... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2071 2015–16 |
Forest mgmt and stream flowAuthorizes the department of ecology to provide compensation for the management of forests to create favorable or enhanced water flows if it is determined by the department that forest management for stream flow outcomes is... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2107 2015–16 |
Wolf conservation and mgmtRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to amend the existing wolf management plan to better address the wolf recovery rate and distribution patterns that has occurred since the plan's initial adoption. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2126 2015–16 |
Adaptive mgmt/forests & fishRequires the Forest Practices Board to initiate the adaptive management process of the Forest Practices Rules to ensure that a proposed timber harvest is not denied, delayed, or conditioned solely on its proximity to a stream... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2139 2015–16 |
Presidential primaryModifies provisions relating to the presidential primary. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2152 2015–16 |
B&O tax exem for utilitiesPermanently extends a business and occupation tax (B&O) exemption for credits or funds provided by the Bonneville Power Administration for energy conservation programs. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2164 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer bckgrnd chkRevises background check requirements for firearms transfers between and among persons who are not otherwise disqualified from legally possessing a firearm. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |