Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Charles Ross
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2753 2007–08 |
Endangered speciesProvides that a species designated as endangered by the state fish and wildlife commission must be so designated for no less than six months before any commission action is taken to remove the species from designation or to... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2677 2007–08 |
Gravel removalAllows local diking districts, flood control districts, and counties to remove gravel from streams and other watercourses if it is deemed by the local district to be beneficial in reducing the threat from flooding without... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2008 |
| HB 1170 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Limits property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1171 2007–08 |
Small businessesExempts qualifying small businesses from the Business and Occupations tax. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1175 2007–08 |
Sale of alcohol on ferriesFinds that the public health, safety, and welfare require that the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages be prohibited on state ferries. Declares that it is unlawful to sell or consume alcoholic beverages on state... | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1190 2007–08 |
Vehicular homicide & assualtRevises vehicular homicide and vehicular assault provisions. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1191 2007–08 |
Driving under the influenceMakes it a felony to drive or be in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug when the person has two or more prior offenses within seven years. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1198 2007–08 |
Eluding a police vehicleAuthorizes the prosecuting attorney to file a special allegation of endangerment by eluding in every criminal case involving a charge of attempting to elude a police vehicle under RCW 46.61.024, when sufficient admissible... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1251 2007–08 |
Stolen metal propertyEstablishes record keeping requirements when scrap metal businesses engage in non-ferrous metal transactions with the general public. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1268 2007–08 |
Unclaimed personal propertyAllows the state patrol, county sheriffs, and local police agencies to donate any unclaimed personal property to nonprofit charitable organizations provided such property is used for the benefit of needy persons. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1339 2007–08 |
Flood controlCreates a flood control and stream bank restoration pilot program authorizing counties in select watersheds to test permit approval processes for flood control and stream bank restoration projects. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1438 2007–08 |
Forwarding ballotsProhibits the forwarding of absentee ballots. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1467 2007–08 |
Budget stabilization fundEstablishes a Budget Stabilization Fund, into which 3 percent of general state revenues is deposited annually. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1468 2007–08 |
Proof of citizenshipRequires voters to prove citizenship and provide photo identification. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1471 2007–08 |
Voluntary intoxicationProhibits a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a criminal charge. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1563 2007–08 |
Agricultural preservationProvides that, for the purpose of environmental mitigation of transportation projects, any county may require the department of transportation to participate in the county's purchase of development rights program. If the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1564 2007–08 |
Motor vehicle purchasesEstablishes a sales and use tax exemption to encourage the purchase of motor vehicles that reduce air pollution. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1587 2007–08 |
Custom farming servicesProvides a business and occupation tax rate for custom farming services. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1629 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefIncreases the income thresholds in order to qualify for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax relief programs. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1655 2007–08 |
High accident corridorsDoubles for two years the monetary penalty for any traffic infractions committed on a state highway with at least 40 miles of high accident corridors. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1657 2007–08 |
City lodging taxesExtends the date when Yakima County has to allow a credit for city hotel-motel taxes. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1690 2007–08 |
Insurer name changesRequires every insurer that changes its name, whether it is a trade name or legal name, to send a written notification to all affected policyholders about the name change. The notification must be sent by certified mail or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1757 2007–08 |
Farm machineryProvides sales and use tax relief for farm machinery and equipment. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1808 2007–08 |
Criminal justice costsAuthorizes cities and counties to submit a petition for relief to the office of public defense for reimbursement of extraordinary criminal justice medical costs. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1918 2007–08 |
Urban growth area planningRequires jurisdictions that fully plan under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to determine the acreage and qualitative reduction in land suitable for development if a reduction within an urban growth area (UGA) results from a... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |