Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Alexander
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2932 2007–08 |
Council on fiscal mgmtFinds that it would improve budget transparency, government accountability, and better public understanding of state finances for the state to prepare in public process a long-term outlook on the budget,to review and update... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2965 2007–08 |
Local B&O taxesDirects the Department of Revenue to review the feasibility of a uniform system for the administration and collection of local B&O taxes. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2977 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsLowers the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2860 2007–08 |
Near general fundDefines the near general fund. Requires revenue forecasts of the near general fund. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2749 2007–08 |
Gambling revolving fundProvides that the gambling revolving fund retain its investment earnings. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2845 2007–08 |
Revenue sources for highwaysCreates the one Washington road account in the motor vehicle fund. Expenditures from the account shall be used only for highway purposes identified in the omnibus transportation budget and to pay the principal and interest on... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 1019 2007–08 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares an intent to require that all appropriations for K-12 basic education, together with appropriations for other K-12 education programs, be enacted into law before the legislature takes executive action on other omnibus... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1164 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsAuthorizes a county public facilities district (PFD), created before September 1, 2007, located in a county or counties with no other PFD and with a population that exceeds 70,000, to impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.033... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1184 2007–08 |
Land surveyorsProvides that, if professional land surveying judgment is required in the review, approval, or examination by a state agency of survey data, documents prepared by a person authorized to practice land surveying, or services... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1242 2007–08 |
Adult family home certAdult family homes may participate in a voluntary adult family home certification program through the University of Washington Geriatric Education Center. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1250 2007–08 |
Independent biological infoRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to conduct a pilot project that is designed to provide it biological information and recommendations on elk and deer management from a source that is independent from the Department of... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1330 2007–08 |
Small business impactAdds the number of jobs created or lost as a result of a proposed rule to the contents of a Small Business Economic Impact Statement. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1390 2007–08 |
HeadlightsRequires every vehicle driving upon a two-lane highway to display at all times lighted headlights, dedicated daytime running lights, as described in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.108(S5.5.11(a)), other lights, and illuminating devices,... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1467 2007–08 |
Budget stabilization fundEstablishes a Budget Stabilization Fund, into which 3 percent of general state revenues is deposited annually. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1481 2007–08 |
Intermediate driver's licProvides that an intermediate licensee who meets the state standards on the reading, writing, and mathematics content areas of the high school Washington assessment of student learning the first time he or she takes the... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1509 2007–08 |
Property management companyExpands the business and occupation tax exemption allowed for compensation of on-site property management workers to include on-site employees working for multiple property owners. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1538 2007–08 |
Study of health benefitThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner will contract for an independent review of health insurance mandates and their effect on health insurance premiums. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1539 2007–08 |
Health ins/small employerProvides access to health insurance for small employers and their employees. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1638 2007–08 |
Employer provided health insProvides tax incentives for employer provided health care. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1662 2007–08 |
Restriction on tax increasesPlaces restrictions on raising and spending state revenue. Provides that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section . . . of the state Constitution (HJR . . . ., H-1156/07) is validly submitted to... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1723 2007–08 |
Christmas tree growersRevises provisions relating to Christmas tree grower licensure. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1746 2007–08 |
Historic propertyExempts certain historic property leased to counties from property taxation. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1790 2007–08 |
Funding for jobsProvides a permanent revenue source for the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) by allocating 3.3 percent of the state Real Estate Excise Tax receipts to the Public Facilities Construction Loan Revolving Account. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1795 2007–08 |
Intercounty library districtRequires trustee votes from intercounty rural library districts to be allocated according to a proportional population formula when specified criteria are met. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1834 2007–08 |
Appropriations legislationRequires an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill, or any other bill that implements an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill and is effective for the same period as such... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |