Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christopher Hurst
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2320 2015–16 |
Horse racing comm'n accountChanges the Washington Horse Racing Commission Operating Account from an appropriated account to a nonappropriated account. | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2831 2015–16 |
Small business liquor salesCreates a "wine retailer reseller endorsement" that is available to qualifying beer and/or wine specialty shop licensees. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 1032 2015–16 |
Habitat projectsCreates an exemption to the $150 application fee associated with hydraulic project permits for all fish habitat enhancement projects that are expected to result in beneficial impacts to the environment and that qualify for the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1033 2015–16 |
Hunting, private land accessDedicates a portion of the hazardous substance tax to fund a program by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that assists private landowners in mitigating damages and expenses that can be caused by allowing the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1082 2015–16 |
DNA sample/ranked feloniesRequires the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis from all adults lawfully arrested for the commission of certain criminal offenses. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1083 2015–16 |
Gifts to state officers, etcProhibits state officers and employees from accepting food, beverages, gifts, and entertainment. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1128 2015–16 |
DNA sample/ranked feloniesRequires the collection of biological samples for DNA identification analysis from all adults lawfully arrested for the commission of certain criminal offenses. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1176 2015–16 |
Pawnbroker fees, int. ratesModifies the schedule of interest and fees that may be charged for pawnbroker loans. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1182 2015–16 |
Geological hazard assessmentRequires the state Geological Survey (Survey) to apply the best practicable technology, including light detection and ranging (Lidar) mapping, while performing its existing obligation to identify and map volcanic, seismic,... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1290 2015–16 |
Winery tasting roomsIncreases, from two to four, the number of additional, off-site tasting rooms allowed under a domestic winery license. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1332 2015–16 |
Traffic safety camerasRequires the yellow light interval at intersections controlled by an automated traffic safety camera to be at least four seconds. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1341 2015–16 |
Fishing guide/unlawfullyCreates the crime of Unlawfully Engaging in Fishing Guide Activity, which makes punishable as a gross misdemeanor the failure of a holder of certain licenses to perform any duty related to catch record cards or to violate any... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1343 2015–16 |
Spirits retailers/for resaleEstablishes that the calculation of the 17 percent license issuance fee imposed on spirits retail licensees does not include revenues derived from the sale of spirits to bars and restaurants. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1355 2015–16 |
Minimum hourly wage increaseIncreases the state minimum hourly wage to $12 over the course of four years. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1362 2015–16 |
Growlers of wine, sales ofPermits licensees currently allowed to sell growlers of cider and beer to also sell growlers of wine, except for fortified wine. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1398 2015–16 |
Debt settlement servicesCreates a registration and regulatory framework for persons and entities providing debt settlement services. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1418 2015–16 |
Marijuana illegal productionRequires the state liquor control board to contract with one or more state or local law enforcement agencies to perform activities supporting the locating and eradication of illegal marijuana production. Requires the contract... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1429 2015–16 |
Liquor industryAllows personal services performed by alcohol industry members for retailers to include enhanced packaging promotions. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1461 2015–16 |
Marijuana T.O.Revises numerous regulatory provisions regarding recreational and medical marijuana, including those pertaining to: excise taxes and exemptions; the allocation of revenues derived from excise tax proceeds; the siting of... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1478 2015–16 |
Liquor stocking/distributorsPermits 18- to 21-year-old employees of alcoholic beverage distributors, wholesalers, and manufacturers to handle alcoholic products on both retail and nonretail premises. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1511 2015–16 |
Tribal history, culture, etcRequires, rather than encourages, school districts to incorporate the history, culture, and government of the nearest federally recognized Indian tribe(s) into the social studies curriculum. | Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1533 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer for exhibitExempts from background check requirements, the transfer of a firearm: (1) From a person or organization to a recognized historical society or museum for the temporary exhibition of the firearm; and (2) From the historical... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | 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 1552 2015–16 |
Industrial hempLegalizes industrial hemp and removes it from coverage under the state Controlled Substances Act. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1580 2015–16 |
State patrol officersRequires Washington state patrol officers' monthly salaries and benefits to be competitive with law enforcement agencies within the boundaries of the state. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |