Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2282 2017–18 |
Net neutralityProhibits Internet providers from engaging in certain types of conduct in the provision of service. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2018 |
Mar 5, 2018 |
| HB 3001 2017–18 |
State clamDesignates the Pacific razor clam as the official clam of the state. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 2018 |
| HB 1590 2017–18 |
Composting/nuisance lawsuitsProvides that composting, if consistent with good agricultural or forest practices, established prior to surrounding nonagricultural or non-forestry activities, and in compliance with county and city regulations, is presumed... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1669 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsEstablishes minimum crew size requirements for freight and passenger trains and trains carrying hazardous materials. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 1855 2017–18 |
Electrical contrac. vehiclesRequires vehicles used by electrical contractors to be marked with the contractor's business name and contractor license number. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2485 2017–18 |
Low-water landscapingSpecifies that condominium and homeowners ' associations may not prohibit a homeowner or resident from taking certain water-efficient or wildfire ignition-resistant landscaping measures. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2544 2017–18 |
Tax foreclosure/as-is saleRequires all property sold by a county treasurer in a tax lien foreclosure sale to be sold "as is," without any guarantee or warranty of any kind. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2545 2017–18 |
Mosquito control districtsMoves the statutory provisions that govern liens, collections, payment of assessments, delinquent assessments, interest and penalties, lien foreclosure and foreclosed property as applied to mosquito control districts from the... | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2553 2017–18 |
Hardwood processors levyReplaces the current hardwood processor assessment schedule with an assessment rate of 4 cents per ton produced. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2554 2017–18 |
Medical marijuana renewalsEstablishes a compassionate care exemption for situations in which it would be a severe hardship for a qualifying patient to appear in person due to physical or emotional conditions at a marijuana retailer and have a picture... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2555 2017–18 |
Wanapum Indians/fish permitsAllows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue freshwater food fish permits to the Wanapum for noncommercial ceremonial and substantive purposes. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2640 2017–18 |
Apiarist liabilityLimits liability of apiary owners and operators for civil damages. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2681 2017–18 |
Federal produce safety ruleAuthorizes the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to take actions necessary to cooperate in the implementation of the Produce Safety Rule. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2944 2017–18 |
Railroad workersProhibits railroad carriers from disciplining employees due to layoff due to illness or injury. | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2505 2017–18 |
Rec. fishing & huntingChanges the age at which a person qualifies as a "youth" for fishing licenses from age 15 to under age 16, and removes the requirement for youth to obtain a license in order to fish. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2626 2017–18 |
Commercial fishing feesIncreases fees for nonresident commercial fishing; buying, selling, and dealing; delivery; and guide licenses and endorsements. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2677 2017–18 |
Motorcycle parking methodsProvides clarification that local jurisdictions may authorize by ordinance or resolution angle parking solely for motorcycles on roadways. | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2730 2017–18 |
Worker ed. attainmentProvides a business and occupation and public utility tax credit for contributions to qualified educational expenses of employees, of up to $5,000 annually per employer. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2562 2017–18 |
Rangeland fire associationsAuthorizes the creation of rangeland fire protection associations. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2792 2017–18 |
Spirits retail licensesProhibits the Liquor and Cannabis Board from denying a spirits retail license to an applicant even if there is another spirits retail store in the trade area in which the applicant's store will be located, provided: (1) the... | Mike Chapman (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2854 2017–18 |
Homeless college studentsCreates pilot programs at community and technical colleges and the four-year institutions of higher education to plan for and accommodate homeless students. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2888 2017–18 |
Workplace bullyingMakes it an unfair practice under the Washington Law Against Discrimination to subject an employee to an abusive work environment, which means a workplace where an employee is subjected to abusive conduct that is so severe it... | Eileen Cody (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2902 2017–18 |
Fish habitat/barrier removalDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to provide funding for fish passage barrier removal projects in a manner determined by the Fish Passage Barrier Removal Board (Board). | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2200 2017–18 |
Internet privacy & securityRequires Internet providers to obtain opt-in consent to sell or transfer certain customer information. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 1, 2018 |
| HB 2473 2017–18 |
Private label marijuanaAuthorizes business arrangements among marijuana producers, processors, and retailers which enable a retailer to obtain and sell marijuana products having a private label bearing the business or trade name of the retailer. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 2018 |