Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Vincent Buys
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1561 2013–14 |
Short-barreled riflesLegalizes the possession, transportation, acquisition, or transfer of a short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in compliance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1581 2013–14 |
Preservation of liberty actCreates a criminal offense for cooperating with an investigation or detention of a United States citizen or lawful resident alien located within the United States by the armed forces of the United States. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1591 2013–14 |
Agency rule review processRequires the departments of Ecology, Labor and Industries, and Health to establish a formal review process of existing rules. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1605 2013–14 |
Building code councilChanges the composition of the state building code council. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1606 2013–14 |
Carbon monoxide alarmsRequires existing residential buildings to be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms by January 1, 2015. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1649 2013–14 |
Autonomous vehiclesAuthorizes a vehicle controlled by autonomous technology to be operated on roads in the state by employees, contractors, or other persons designated by manufacturers of autonomous technology for the purpose of testing the technology. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1733 2013–14 |
Capital and trans budgetsMakes capital and transportation project appropriation and expenditure data publicly available and easily accessible. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1748 2013–14 |
Dairy products B&O taxationRevises exemptions from the business and occupation tax on dairy products. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1750 2013–14 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsCreates cigar lounge and retail tobacconist shop endorsements to the tobacco products retailer's license. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1755 2013–14 |
Discover pass/ORV exemptionExempts vehicles with a valid off-road vehicle permit from discover pass requirements. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1757 2013–14 |
WA businesses 1-stop portalRequires the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in collaboration with other agencies to provide the Legislature with a plan for establishing performance benchmarks, and for measuring the results of implementing a... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1758 2013–14 |
Boating safetyImplements additional provisions to ensure boating safety. | Cyrus Habib (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1760 2013–14 |
Like-in-kind appliancesAddresses exemptions for certified HVAC/refrigeration specialty electricians. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1762 2013–14 |
Claims against the stateAllows claims against the state, for damages arising out of tortious conduct, to be presented electronically to the office of risk management. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1847 2013–14 |
Signatures for petitionsRequires duplicate signatures of the same person, if otherwise valid, to be counted once for petitions in cities, towns, and code cities. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1848 2013–14 |
School sitingAuthorizes counties that fully plan under the Growth Management Act to permit schools outside of designated urban growth areas (UGAs) when specified criteria are met. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1878 2013–14 |
State need grant award amntsAffirms that the State Need Grant program is for low-income students to follow their choice of institution of higher education. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1905 2013–14 |
Firefighters & reserve ofcrsAddresses the volunteer firefighters' and relief officers' relief and pension system with regard to eligibility of support volunteers. Requires the designation of a local board of trustees to administer the provisions of the... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1949 2013–14 |
Software/state & local govtRequires certain information to be requested of potential bidders when state agencies or other units of local government develop a request for proposals for an enterprise application software solution. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2024 2013–14 |
Attorney general/proceedingsProvides that the Attorney General is not required to institute or prosecute actions on behalf of state officers against the state or a county in matters regarding the level or sufficiency of fiscal appropriations. | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2033 2013–14 |
Text of ballot measuresAllows the Secretary of State to include the full text of a statewide measure in the voters' pamphlet or provide information about how to view or obtain the full text of the measure. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2090 2013–14 |
SEPA exemps/devel. proposalsCreates a categorical exemption from the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review requirements for development proposals in counties and cities that have adopted comprehensive Growth Management Act (GMA) plans that have... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2091 2013–14 |
Biofuel and biodiesel exempsExempts the department of transportation and the Washington state patrol from state biofuel and biodiesel requirements. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2092 2013–14 |
Trans funds/public art worksProhibits funds appropriated to state transportation agencies from being expended on works of art or decorative finishes or designs on a transportation structure. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2093 2013–14 |
DOT trans projects/fed. reqsProvides cost reductions on transportation projects by applying federal standards without additional state requirements to transportation projects. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |