Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joel Kretz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1482 2009–10 |
Reclaimed water permittingRedefines several definitions relating to reclaimed water systems. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1483 2009–10 |
Active forestry operationsIncludes the act of owning land that has growing trees in the list of activities that qualify as reasonable forest practices that do not constitute a nuisance, provided that the land is capable of supporting a merchantable... | Jim Jacks (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1489 2009–10 |
Water resource managementDeclares that the Legislature finds that effective water resource management and a stable livestock industry are vital to the economic and environmental well-being of the state. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1494 2009–10 |
Water bank & exchangeAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to use the trust water rights program for water banking purposes statewide. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1557 2009–10 |
New farm structuresProhibits counties from imposing permit fees or inspection charges under the state building code for the construction or remodel of qualifying agricultural structures. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1604 2009–10 |
Firearm noise suppressorsAllows a firearm noise suppressor if it is legally registered and possessed in accordance with federal law. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1610 2009–10 |
Biomass energyCreates a business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for biomass energy powered generation facilities. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1613 2009–10 |
Meat & poultry inspectionRequires the Director of the Washington Department of Agriculture to appoint inspectors to examine and inspect meat food products, facilities, and containers. | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1626 2009–10 |
Wildlife interactionsRecodifies and alters provisions of law regarding crop damage by wildlife. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1627 2009–10 |
Water storage sitesProhibits the Department of Natural Resources, the Fish and Wildlife Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Department of General Administration from using state funds to purchase property or easements on... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1628 2009–10 |
Good cause for leaving workLimits the number of good cause reasons to leave work. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1633 2009–10 |
Hog fuel excise tax reliefProvides a sales and use tax exemption for hog fuel used to produce electricity, steam, heat, or biofuel. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1637 2009–10 |
Forest riparian easemnt progExpands the definition of qualifying timber for the Forest Riparian Easement Program (Program) to include certain trees left voluntarily unharvested. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1654 2009–10 |
Appropriations legislationRequires an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill, or any other bill that implements an omnibus operating, capital, or transportation appropriations bill and is effective for the same period as such... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1655 2009–10 |
Balanced legislative budgetProhibits the legislature from appropriating an amount from any account for any fiscal period that is in excess of the estimated amount of revenues and resources to that account for that fiscal period as of the date the budget... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1656 2009–10 |
Near general fundDefines the "near general fund" and requires revenue forecasts for the fund. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1665 2009–10 |
Small forest landownersDefines "alternative harvest restrictions" within the context of the Forest and Fish Law to include federally approved habitat conservation plans, state approved alternative harvest plans, and a habitat conservation plan for... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1667 2009–10 |
City-county assistance acctsMakes changes to the City-County Assistance Account. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1687 2009–10 |
Health provider conscienceProvides health care provider right of conscience. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1688 2009–10 |
Abortion proceduresAddresses abortion procedures or treatments performed on minor females and females subject to guardianship. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1705 2009–10 |
Special category C projectsPrioritizes projects eligible for funding from the special category C account. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1724 2009–10 |
1st degree child assaultEstablishes the Eryk Woodruff public safety act of 2009. Increases the punishment for assault of a child in the first degree. Provides that the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1725 2009–10 |
Small acreage timber harvestRequires the Forest Practices Board to develop a single-tier riparian buffer rule that can be used as a site-specific alternative to the default provisions of the forest practices rules. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1811 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric generationAmends the definition of "eligible renewable resource" in chapter 19.285 RCW (the energy independence act) to include electricity from hydroelectric generation facilities located in the Pacific Northwest that have a rated... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1831 2009–10 |
Pet & livestock owner rightsEntitles residents of rural counties subject to annexation by a city or town to retain possession of pets and livestock lawfully owned at the time of the annexation even if the annexing city has ordinances prohibiting the... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |