Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3004 2015–16 |
Abandoned cemeteriesRevises the definition of "abandoned cemetery" for purposes of chapter 68.60 RCW (abandoned and historic cemeteries and historic graves). Requires the funeral and cemetery board to consult with the department of archaeology... | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1187 2015–16 |
Water banking best practicesRequires all water bank sponsors operating in the Yakima River Basin to report a schedule of charges to the Department of Ecology. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 2, 2016 |
| HB 1281 2015–16 |
Sexual exploitation of minorAssesses a fine of $1,000 for each depiction or image of visual or printed matter that constitutes a separate conviction for Possession of Depictions of a Minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2015 |
May 18, 2015 |
| HB 1449 2015–16 |
Oil transportation safetyChanges regulatory programs covering the overland and over-water transportation of oil, including requiring facilities that receive oil by rail to provide once-weekly transfer schedule notices to the Department of Ecology,... | Jessyn Farrell (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2015 |
May 14, 2015 |
| HB 1622 2015–16 |
Cottage food operationsSpecifically allows baked candies and candies made on a stovetop to be produced by a cottage food operation. | Representative (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
| HB 1527 2015–16 |
Pesticide licenseesRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to waive licensing recertification requirements under the Washington Pesticide Control Act (Act) if a licensee demonstrates that the licensee is meeting comparable... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 2093 2015–16 |
Wildland fire suppressionRequires the Commissioner of Public Lands (Commissioner) to appoint a wildland fire liaison who generally represents the interests and concerns of landowners and the public during fire suppression activities of the Department... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2015 |
May 7, 2015 |
| HB 1641 2015–16 |
Shellfish/unlawf traffickingAdds the word "shellfish" to the phrase "fish or wildlife" for the purposes of the scope of one element to the crime of Unlawful Trafficking in Fish, Shellfish, or Wildlife in the second degree. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 29, 2015 |
| HB 1232 2015–16 |
Fishing guide licensesRequires the holder of a game fish guide license or a food fish guide license to surrender the license to the holder's employer upon termination of employment if the employer paid for the license. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 25, 2015 |
| HB 1179 2015–16 |
Cider makers/wine c. assmntExcludes the production of cider from the commodity assessment that applies to vinifera wine grape growers and producers, which funds the advertising of Washington wines through the Washington Wine Commission. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 24, 2015 |
| HB 1004 2015–16 |
Alcohol tasting by studentsAdds regional and state universities to the list of educational institutions eligible to receive a special permit from the Liquor Control Board authorizing the tasting of alcoholic beverages by underage students enrolled in... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1063 2015–16 |
Cosmetology, hair design etcEstablishes a hair design license separate from cosmetology. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1138 2015–16 |
Higher ed mental healthCreates a Task Force on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention at the Higher Education Institutions (Task Force) to determine what policies, resources, and technical assistance are needed to support the institutions in improving... | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 23, 2015 |
| HB 1382 2015–16 |
Basic firefighter trainingObligates the Director of Fire Protection to develop and adopt a plan for the Washington State Patrol's Fire Training Academy (Academy) to deliver basic firefighter training and testing to all public firefighting agencies in the state. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 21, 2015 |
| HB 1559 2015–16 |
Higher ed programs/UW, WSUProvides that Washington State University (WSU) may offer and teach medicine and forestry as major lines of study. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 2015 |
Apr 1, 2015 |
| HB 2080 2013–14 |
Tribal fishing/convictionsAllows a person who claimed to be exercising a treaty right to apply to vacate a conviction related to a fishing offense that occurred before 1975. | David Sawyer (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2014 |
Apr 2, 2014 |
| HB 2099 2013–14 |
Timber purchase reportingExtends the expiration date for a requirement that data about timber purchases be reported to the Department of Revenue from 2014 until 2018. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2207 2013–14 |
Basic education fundingPartially eliminates the reduction of federal forest revenues from school district basic education allocations for school districts that have a poverty level of at least 57 percent. Districts meeting the poverty threshold may... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 155, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 31, 2014 |
| HB 2151 2013–14 |
Recreational trailsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to develop and implement an official recreational trail policy that is tailored to the management mandate of the agency. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2251 2013–14 |
Fish barrier removalsAdds new categories of fish barrier removal projects to the list of projects that are eligible for streamlined permitting under the hydraulic project approval process. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 120, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2296 2013–14 |
Petition signatures/citiesProvides that, for purposes of determining the sufficiency of petitions submitted to a city or town, the first valid signature for a person who has signed the petition more than once must be counted and all additional,... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 28, 2014 |
| HB 2454 2013–14 |
Water quality trading progrmDirects the State Conservation Commission, in partnership with the Department of Ecology, to further explore where the concept of regulatory compliance through water quality trading can be tested. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2298 2013–14 |
Capital projects/tech infra.Expands the list of capital projects upon which specific, locally-imposed real estate excise tax proceeds can be used to include technology infrastructure that is integral to the capital project. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 19, 2014 |
| HB 1156 2013–14 |
Forest lands & timber landsA county legislative authority may, at its option, merge the county's open space timber program into its designated forest land program by ordinance. Upon merger of the programs, any land classified as open space timber is... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1170 2013–14 |
Property tax relief programsDirects the Department of Revenue to study and develop recommendations regarding the senior citizens, veterans, and disabled persons property tax exemption and deferral programs. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |