Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Chris Strow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1789 2005–06 |
Minimum wage/inflationaryProvides that, beginning September 30, 2005, and each September 30th thereafter, the current year's minimum wage rate shall be increased by the rate of inflation as provided under this act only for the months the state of... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1812 2005–06 |
Computer crimesDeclares that no person may solicit, request, or take any action to induce another person to provide personally identifying information by means of a web page, electronic mail message, or otherwise using the internet by... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1835 2005–06 |
State expenditure limitProvides that, if the cost of any state program or function is shifted to the state general fund on or after January 1, 2005, from another source of funding, the state expenditure limit committee, acting pursuant to RCW... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1836 2005–06 |
Vote on tax increasesRequires at least sixty percent legislative approval to increase taxes. Declares that this act takes effect January 1, 2006, if an amendment to Article VII of the state Constitution (requiring supermajority legislative... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1868 2005–06 |
Home care workersExempts from public disclosure the residential addresses and telephone numbers of independent provider home care workers. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1894 2005–06 |
Credit card marketingRequires state institutions of higher education to develop policies regarding the marketing or merchandising of credit cards to students. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1923 2005–06 |
Certified capital companiesProvides for the creation of capital companies to promote investment in small businesses. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1940 2005–06 |
Aerospace business tx reliefExtends tax incentives relating to the preproduction development of commercial airplanes to businesses other than manufacturers. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1957 2005–06 |
Employer-provided hlth insProvides a business and occupation tax credit for employer-sponsored health coverage and contributions. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1965 2005–06 |
Bonus for new teachersProvides additional moneys from the State General Fund for bonuses to teachers who have obtained a professional certificate. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2008 2005–06 |
Election law compliancePrescribes penalties to ensure compliance with state election law by public election officers. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2024 2005–06 |
Public work contract biddingDefines "lowest responsible bidder" for public works contracts. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2135 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plan updatesAmends RCW 36.70A.130 relating to extending the deadlines and update frequency of comprehensive plan updates. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2149 2005–06 |
State employee/military dutyRequires the state to pay employees called to federal service for more than 30 days 50 percent of the difference between the employee's state pay and federal pay if the federal pay is less than the state pay. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2162 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 2 medical boardCreates the retired law enforcement officer and fire fighter retirement system plan 2 retiree medical board. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2182 2005–06 |
Public assistance debit cardProhibits the use of public assistance benefits through the Electronic Benefits Transfer system for any items other than the listed necessities. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2199 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, 48.44.023, and 48.46.066, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that qualify as... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2281 2005–06 |
Fuel for state agenciesAuthorizes the director of general administration through the division of purchasing, in consultation with the state investment board and the state treasurer's office, to explore and implement strategies designed to reduce the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2295 2005–06 |
Health care liability lawsFinds that the advances in medical technology, diagnosis, and treatment have resulted in great strides in maintaining and improving the health of Washingtonians. Yet those advances substantially increase the complexity of our... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2221 2005–06 |
Fruit & vege processingExempts fresh fruit and vegetable processing from business and occupation tax starting July 1, 2005. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1823 2005–06 |
Underground petroleum tankRecognizes that closing of local gas stations adversely affects local economies by reducing or eliminating access to fuel for recreational needs. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 428, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1903 2005–06 |
Job development fundCreates the Job Development Fund to assist in the financing of public infrastructure projects that create jobs, stimulate community development, and stimulate economic development. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| HB 1270 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS retire rehirePermits retired members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) who become employed in a job covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System, the Teachers' Retirement System, the School... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 372, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |
| HB 1791 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust fundCreates the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account in the state treasury. All income from the lease of land, conservation easements, sale of timber, or other activities short of the sale of... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 2005 |
May 10, 2005 |