Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by J.T. Wilcox
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1669 2017–18 |
Crew size on certain trainsEstablishes minimum crew size requirements for freight and passenger trains and trains carrying hazardous materials. | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 2018 |
| HB 2875 2017–18 |
Self-help housing dev. taxesProvides a sales and use tax exemption for labor and services for the construction, repair, decoration, or improvement of self-help housing. | Joan McBride (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 8, 2018 |
| HB 2626 2017–18 |
Commercial fishing feesIncreases fees for nonresident commercial fishing; buying, selling, and dealing; delivery; and guide licenses and endorsements. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2730 2017–18 |
Worker ed. attainmentProvides a business and occupation and public utility tax credit for contributions to qualified educational expenses of employees, of up to $5,000 annually per employer. | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2018 |
| HB 2607 2017–18 |
Redevelopment/densityMakes areas near specified transit corridors eligible for designation by certain counties as residential targeted areas, within which properties may receive the multiple family tax exemption. | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2902 2017–18 |
Fish habitat/barrier removalDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to provide funding for fish passage barrier removal projects in a manner determined by the Fish Passage Barrier Removal Board (Board). | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2018 |
| HB 2966 2017–18 |
Body armor sentencing enhan.Adds an additional twelve months to the standard sentence range for a conviction of a violent offense that included a finding by special allegation of wearing body armor. Requires the enhancements to be mandatory, be served in... | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2018 |
| HB 2891 2017–18 |
Dump truck operator taxesFinds that dump truck operators can be subject to five separate business and occupation tax rates and the public utility tax rate when hauling for hire. Declares an intent to simplify the taxes applicable to dump truck... | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2018 |
| HB 2707 2017–18 |
Driving privileges/reinstateStates that the legislature creates a program to provide a path for the reinstatement of driving privileges that are suspended because of failure to pay a traffic infraction. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2018 |
| HB 2749 2017–18 |
Rural internet infra./taxesAllows rural counties to impose an additional sales and use tax as a credit against the state sales tax for development of high-speed internet infrastructure in unserved areas. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2756 2017–18 |
Wheeled ATV tourism routesAuthorizes a pilot program for the purposes of wheeled all-terrain vehicle (WATV) tourism routes, which may consist of segments of highways, roads, trails, or similar facilities. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 2765 2017–18 |
Ag. fair funding/sales taxesRequires the money received as the result of the imposition of the state retail sales tax on sales occurring during events held at fairgrounds where agricultural fairs occur, to be deposited into the fair fund. Requires the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2018 |
| HB 1113 2017–18 |
Excess liquor revenue dist.Modifies the distribution of state revenues from the Liquor Revolving Account to local governments and the State General Fund. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1123 2017–18 |
Tourism marketingCreates the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority (Authority) to manage financial resources for the development of a statewide tourism marketing plan. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1190 2017–18 |
Firearm owners databaseProhibits the department of licensing from keeping copies or records of applications to purchase pistols or copies or records of pistol transfers. Requires the department to eliminate copies or records of pistol purchase... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1231 2017–18 |
Cooperative finance orgs taxEliminates expiration date for Business and Occupation tax preference for loan repayments received by nonprofit cooperative organizations from rural electric cooperatives. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1311 2017–18 |
Zoological facilities B&O txProvides a business and occupation (B&O) tax deduction for the income derived for business activities conducted by an accredited zoological facility. | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1403 2017–18 |
Silicon smelters/taxesEstablishes a public utility tax and business and occupation tax credit for a utility that sells manufactured gas, natural gas, or electricity to a silicon smelter. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1404 2017–18 |
Workforce study/ag., etc.Requires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to conduct a workforce assessment to determine projected employment and hiring demands for skilled mid-level workers in the agriculture, natural resources, and... | Gael Tarleton (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1414 2017–18 |
Dental services for tribesAuthorizes the services of a federally or tribally certified dental health aide therapist for tribal members within a practice setting located on a tribal reservation. | Monica Jurado Stonier (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1527 2017–18 |
Motion picture tax creditExtends the current Motion Picture Competitiveness Program business and occupation (B&O) tax credit an additional ten years. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1577 2017–18 |
Historic auto. museums taxExtends the sales and use tax deferral for a historic automobile museum an additional five years. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1602 2017–18 |
School sports/rightsProvides that immediately after a school sports activity is completed, any grounds of the school open to the public after the school day has ended or on a weekend day is a designated public forum where all individuals may... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1856 2017–18 |
Commercial car wash taxesProvides a sales and use tax exemption for labor and services rendered in respect to staffed and self-service commercial car wash facilities. | Joe Fitzgibbon (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1894 2017–18 |
High-technology research taxEstablishes a business and occupation tax credit for qualified research and development (R&D) expenditures, expiring January 1, 2027. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |