Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2199 2005–06 |
Health savings accountsProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of RCW 48.21.045, 48.44.023, and 48.46.066, an insurer offering any health benefit plan to a small employer may offer small group health benefit plans that qualify as... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2244 2005–06 |
State centennial songDesignates the song, music, and lyrics to "Washington My Homeland," composed by Cary J. Sand, as the official state centennial song. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2256 2005–06 |
Public emplys bill of rightsFinds that it is a substantial governmental interest to: (1) Extend to public employees protections similar to those afforded to private sector employees regarding reporting and accountability for their bargaining... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2272 2005–06 |
Compensation/property valuesProvides that if an agency enacts or enforces a new regulation or enforces a regulation enacted prior to the effective date of this act that restricts the use of private real property, or any interest therein, and has the... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2283 2005–06 |
Port Angeles graving dockProvides that the department of transportation shall not convey or sell the property of the Port Angeles graving dock project in the city of Port Angeles without approval by the legislature. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2295 2005–06 |
Health care liability lawsFinds that the advances in medical technology, diagnosis, and treatment have resulted in great strides in maintaining and improving the health of Washingtonians. Yet those advances substantially increase the complexity of our... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2303 2005–06 |
Other tobacco products taxReduces the tobacco products tax rate from 129.42 percent to 75 percent. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2326 2005–06 |
Public health improvementFinds that the public health system as defined in RCW 43.70.575 is essential to fulfilling the state's responsibility to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The legislature further finds that local public health... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2417 2005–06 |
Tax relief/farm machineryExempts farmers from state sales and tax on the purchase of used farm machinery and equipment. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2476 2005–06 |
Sex offenders & kidnappersCreates four new crimes: Sexual Victimization in the first degree, sexual victimization in the second degree, Failure to Report an Unregistered Sex Offender, and Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1469 2005–06 |
Commercial motor vehicle lawChanges the hearing procedures for violations of the commercial motor vehicle laws, rules, and orders. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1823 2005–06 |
Underground petroleum tankRecognizes that closing of local gas stations adversely affects local economies by reducing or eliminating access to fuel for recreational needs. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 428, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1064 2005–06 |
Government performanceCreates a Citizen Oversight Board (Board) to develop an assessment and performance grading program of state agencies. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 385, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1798 2005–06 |
Motorist information signsRequires the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to charge sufficient fees to recover the costs for erecting and maintaining motorist information signs on the state highway system. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1179 2005–06 |
HOV lanes pilot projectAuthorizes a pilot High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes project on State Route 167. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1185 2005–06 |
Cell phone numbersRequires a wireless telephone company to obtain a subscriber's express, opt-in consent, either in writing or electronically, before publishing their wireless phone number in a directory. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| HB 1174 2005–06 |
Veterans' tuition waiversCreates a comprehensive veterans' waiver statute and repeals certain other statutes. | John McCoy (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1189 2005–06 |
Veterans' reliefModifies or repeals existing veterans' relief provisions. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| HB 1379 2005–06 |
Liquor retail business planDirects the Liquor Control Board to implement Sunday sales in selected liquor stores. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 28, 2005 |
| HB 1113 2005–06 |
Traffic signal devicesMakes unauthorized possession of a signal preemption device a misdemeanor offense. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1141 2005–06 |
Real estate research accountExtends the Department of Licensing's authority to collect a $10 fee from real estate licensees to fund the Washington Center on Real Estate Research's activities for five additional years. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1211 2005–06 |
Deer & elk huntingGrants the Fish and Wildlife Commission with the authority to offer a multiple season big game permit that allows the holder to hunt deer or elk during more than one general hunting season. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1625 2005–06 |
Employee informationProvides qualified immunity against civil liability to an employer who discloses information about a former or current employee's job performance to a prospective employer. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1161 2005–06 |
Notification about offendersAuthorizes law enforcement agencies to share information regarding sex and kidnapping offenders with public libraries. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| HB 1396 2005–06 |
Land surveyorsRequires registered land surveyors to obtain at least 15 hours of continuing professional development per year. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |