Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christopher Hurst
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2570 2011–12 |
Metal property theftCreates a task force to formulate suggestions for state policy regarding regulation of commercial and nonferrous metal property theft. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 233, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2571 2011–12 |
Medical services programsRequires the Health Care Authority (HCA) to issue a request for information (RFI) about implementing new program integrity provisions for various low-income medical programs. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 1860 2011–12 |
Partisan electionsRequires elections for precinct committee officers be conducted at the primary election. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2177 2011–12 |
Child sexual exploitationProhibits the duplication or distribution of child pornography as part of the discovery process in a criminal prosecution, so long as the material is made reasonably available to the prosecution, defense counsel, and expert witnesses. | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2191 2011–12 |
Police dogsAuthorizes courts to impose a civil penalty of $5,000 for harming a police dog. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2216 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultRaises the seriousness level for the crime of Vehicular Homicide by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2347 2011–12 |
Spring blade knivesExempts firefighters and rescuers, Washington State Patrol officers, and military members from certain prohibitions against spring blade knives. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2354 2011–12 |
Stolen property traffickingExtends the statutes of limitations from three to six years for the crimes of Trafficking in Stolen Property (motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts) in the first or second degree. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2443 2011–12 |
Persons who drive impairedMakes numerous changes to alcohol and drug-related driving statutes, including: changing the definition of "drugs;" expanding who may apply for ignition interlock licenses; restricting the vacating of records of DUI-related... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2692 2011–12 |
Commercial sale of sexIncreases an additional fine imposed in relation to a prosecution for Patronizing a Prostitute. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 136, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2302 2011–12 |
Being under the influenceAmends existing enhancements and adds new enhancements for individuals arrested or convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI) with a child under age 16 present in the vehicle. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 16, 2012 |
| HB 1820 2011–12 |
Blue alert systemRequires the Washington State Patrol to develop a Blue Alert system to quickly notify the public about an offender suspected of injuring or killing a law enforcement officer. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 15, 2012 |
| HB 2440 2011–12 |
Wildfire protection by DNRProvides the Department of Natural Resources with the discretionary authority to provide various fire services on nonforested public lands owned by the state. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 15, 2012 |
| HB 2181 2011–12 |
Washington state guardAllows the Adjutant General to extend the age of service for members of the Washington State Guard. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| HB 1000 2011–12 |
Overseas and service votersEstablishes procedures to be followed by county auditors to facilitate voting by overseas and service voters. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |
| HB 1295 2011–12 |
Fire sprinkler systemsAllows Fire Protection Contract License Fund expenditures to be used for developing and publishing residential fire sprinkler educational materials. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| HB 1328 2011–12 |
Operation of motorcyclesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| HB 1267 2011–12 |
Domestic partners/parentageAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; (3) extend... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| HB 1716 2011–12 |
Secondhand dealers/metalCreates a new category of secondhand dealers called "secondhand precious metal dealers" who engage in transactions involving gold, silver, and platinum. | Katrina Asay (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| HB 1332 2011–12 |
Utility services joint mgmtAuthorizes two or more local governments to form Joint Municipal Utility Services Authorities (Authorities) for the purpose of providing water-related utility services to participating local governments. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1334 2011–12 |
Civil judgments for assaultRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to deduct 15 to 20 percent of an inmate's wages or gratuities for the payment of a civil judgment for assault that has been awarded as monetary damages to a correctional officer or... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1409 2011–12 |
Public proprty/Indian tribesIncludes a federally recognized Indian tribe as an entity to which the state, a municipality, or a political subdivision may sell, transfer, exchange, lease, or dispose of real or personal property. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1899 2011–12 |
Public records violationsChanges the range of the monetary penalty that may be assessed against an agency under the Public Records Act from a minimum of $0 up to a maximum of $100 for each day the agency has unlawfully failed to provide requested records. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1037 2011–12 |
Correctional inmate claimsPlaces limitations on a correctional inmate's ability to bring certain court actions without paying filing fees if the inmate has had three previous actions dismissed on the grounds that the actions were frivolous or malicious. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| HB 1041 2011–12 |
Correctional employeesProvides an exemption from some firearms restrictions for correctional personnel and community corrections officers who have completed government-sponsored law enforcement firearms training. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |