Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3302 2007–08 |
Public works assistanceAllows the Public Works Board (PWB) to obligate funds from the Public Works Assistance Account (PWAA) for construction projects after February 1 of each year if the Legislature has not passed legislation approving the list of... | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| HB 3235 2007–08 |
Restitution for victimsProvides that a purpose of the Sentencing Reform Act is to consider a victim's needs and provide restitution and support as needed to ensure that he or she will not be further victimized. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3239 2007–08 |
Weatherization assistanceProvides the tax imposed by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of tangible personal property or labor and services used in the weatherization of a residence under the weatherization assistance program under chapter 70.164... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3135 2007–08 |
PUD bid limitsIncreases public utility district bid limits to address inflation and increased material costs. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3173 2007–08 |
Valid voter signaturesRequires, concerning individual voter signatures on an initiative or referendum petition, the secretary of state must accept and not reject a valid voter signature if it matches the signature on the voter's registration as... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3182 2007–08 |
Part-time service creditAuthorizes applications for past part-time service credit for members of the school employees' retirement system. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3072 2007–08 |
Water rightsAllows the continuance of a water right if the owner uses at least a portion of the water right for the established purpose of use. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3030 2007–08 |
Public works contract bidsIncreases certain bid limits on public works contracts. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3032 2007–08 |
Public works material bidsIncreases bid limits on purchases of public works materials by cities, counties, and special districts. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2930 2007–08 |
Drivers' license/identicardDeclares that a driver's license or identicard applicant must provide the department of licensing with documentation that the applicant is a United States citizen or that the applicant's presence in the United States is lawful. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2957 2007–08 |
State-owned housing/businessAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Parks and Recreation Commission to approve private business activity in state-owned housing. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2962 2007–08 |
Public safetyProvides additional revenues for public safety, including law enforcement officers and firefighters plan 2 pension plan benefits. | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2965 2007–08 |
Local B&O taxesDirects the Department of Revenue to review the feasibility of a uniform system for the administration and collection of local B&O taxes. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2977 2007–08 |
Property tax correctionsLowers the burden of proof for corrections to property tax valuations. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2889 2007–08 |
Rental car taxExempts car-sharing activities from sales and use tax. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2919 2007–08 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to stop and proceed through traffic signal controlled intersections under certain conditions. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| HB 2706 2007–08 |
Sellers of land noticeAllows the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop public outreach methods to provide education regarding the location and tradition of certain lands for public hunting. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 2717 2007–08 |
Overtime compensationAdds several exemptions to overtime compensation under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act to the state's Minimum Wage Act. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| HB 1068 2007–08 |
Public works loan limitIncreases the maximum amount that the Public Works Board (Board) may loan for pre-construction, emergency, or capital facility planning activities from 15 percent to 25 percent of the Board's capital budget appropriation. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1080 2007–08 |
Community revitalizationCreates the Community Revitalization Partnership program to support locally-determined, sustainable community development in rural economically distressed areas. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1146 2007–08 |
Wildlife damage claimsIncreases the amount of money the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is authorized to use from the General Fund to reimburse the owners of commercial crops that have suffered losses due to deer or elk damage... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1164 2007–08 |
Public facilities districtsAuthorizes a county public facilities district (PFD), created before September 1, 2007, located in a county or counties with no other PFD and with a population that exceeds 70,000, to impose a sales and use tax of up to 0.033... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1182 2007–08 |
Missing personsRequires the Criminal Justice Training Commission to provide training on the implementation and use of missing persons protocols to law enforcement officers with the least disruption. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1195 2007–08 |
Regulatory assistanceExtends the Office of Regulatory Assistance sunset date to 2011. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 1196 2007–08 |
Mailing by legislatorsAllows campaign year legislative mailings via electronic mail beginning December 1 prior to a legislator's election and ending 45 days after the end of session. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2008 |