Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Vincent Buys
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2294 2015–16 |
Abortions/public funds useRestricts public funding of abortion unless the abortion is determined to be medically necessary. Prohibits the secretary of the department of health from entering into contracts, distributing grants, or directing funds to any... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2295 2015–16 |
Ed funding/fed. forest landsEliminates the reduction in state basic education funding that occurs in counties with federal forest lands. | JD Rossetti (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2311 2015–16 |
Admin. rules validityRequires any state agency policy to be adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act before it can be enforced. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2312 2015–16 |
I-405 express toll lanesModifies the operation of the Interstate 405 express toll lanes. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2331 2015–16 |
Invasive species councilChanges the expiration date of the Washington State Invasive Species Council from June 30, 2017, to June 30, 2022. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2364 2015–16 |
Marijuana business licensingProhibits the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) from issuing a commercial marijuana license to a business or nonprofit entity unless it is lawfully registered with the Secretary of State and its interest holders meet specified... | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2365 2015–16 |
Marijuana merchandiseAuthorizes licensed marijuana retailers to sell wearable apparel that is connected to the retail outlet or a marijuana product line sold by the retail outlet. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2367 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsAddresses: (1) Charter public schools; (2) Educational programs not in common schools; and (3) Funding from the Washington opportunity pathways account. Makes appropriations. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2412 2015–16 |
Apple commissionChanges the procedure for nominating candidates for unexpired terms on the Washington Apple Commission. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2416 2015–16 |
Correctional industries ins.Requires the Department of Corrections to directly pay workers' compensation insurance premiums for inmates participating in class IV and class V correctional industries instead of reimbursing local government agencies and... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2418 2015–16 |
Growth mgmt. hearings boardChanges the composition and appointment process of the growth management hearings board. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2419 2015–16 |
Front license platesAuthorizes the department of licensing to issue one license plate if the vehicle was originally manufactured without an installed bracket, device, or other means to display and secure a license plate on the front of the vehicle. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2480 2015–16 |
Natural res agencies/fed govRequires federal government agencies awarded grants or loans by Washington natural resource agencies, excluding grants or loans funded with federal pass-through monies, to submit a written agreement to abide by all state and... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2481 2015–16 |
Short-barreled riflesExpands authorized activities with respect to short-barreled rifles and their parts. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2482 2015–16 |
Drug-free zonesEstablishes drug-free zone enhancements. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2488 2015–16 |
Academic bill of rightsCreates the Academic Bill of Rights, which addresses: (1) free expression on campus; (2) use of trigger warnings by faculty; (3) use of microaggressions; (4) retaliation for expression and whistleblowing; and (5) student... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2503 2015–16 |
Fire sprinkler systemsPrevents a water-sewer district from prohibiting the use of multipurpose fire sprinkler systems for single family homes or townhouses or requiring a separate water meter or backflow preventer for multipurpose fire sprinkler systems. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2508 2015–16 |
International Plumbing CodeAdds the International Plumbing Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. (ICC), with specified exceptions, as an optional alternative plumbing code of the State Building Code. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2526 2015–16 |
State resident qualificationThe amount of time a person must permanently reside in the state to qualify for resident hunting and fishing license fees is changed from 90 days to 30 days. WDFW may not refund or adjust the price of licenses purchased prior... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2568 2015–16 |
Capitol lake/estuarine env.Requires the state capitol committee to provide for the management, protection, preservation, and coordination of Capitol lake as an estuarine environment. Requires Capitol lake to be: (1) Managed and maintained in... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2571 2015–16 |
Farm property/auctioneersAddresses sales and use tax exemptions on the sale of personal property used in conducting a farm activity where the sale is made by or through an auctioneer and is held or conducted upon a farm. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2572 2015–16 |
Agricultural aircraft partsAddresses sales and use tax exemptions for replacement parts for agricultural aircraft. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2581 2015–16 |
Cider alcohol contentIncreases the maximum alcohol content of cider from not more than 7 percent alcohol by volume to not more than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume, similar to a recent increase of the maximum alcohol content of cider under federal law. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2589 2015–16 |
Gender-segregated facilitiesProvides that nothing in the state civil rights act: (1) Prohibits a public or private entity from limiting access to a private facility segregated by gender to a person if the person is preoperative, nonoperative, or... | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2616 2015–16 |
Watershed management actionsCreates a definition for the term "watershed management action" when performed by certain watershed improvement districts. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |