Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joel Kretz
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3335 2007–08 |
Washington businessesRevises rule-making requirements to assure that the legislature can carefully review rules that impose significant requirements on citizens before the rules take effect. Clarifies that certain agencies may adopt only rules... | Jaime Herrera (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| HB 3277 2007–08 |
Health care specialistsRequires the department of health to address shortages of health care specialists in rural areas and to report on its recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2008. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3278 2007–08 |
Wood debris removalAuthorizes the removal of wood debris that threatens or interferes with the operation of a dam. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3279 2007–08 |
Puget Sound partnersClarifies which entities may be designated Puget Sound partners. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |
| HB 3226 2007–08 |
Forest practices boardAlters the required composition of the forest practices board so that the prerequisites for the forest practices board member appointed to represent the interests of individuals with nonindustrial timber holdings matches other... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| HB 3209 2007–08 |
TANF drug testingRequires periodic urinalysis drug testing being included in individual responsibility plans for certain recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3219 2007–08 |
Agency public recordsModifies how compensation for improper denials of public records by agencies is paid to persons who are incarcerated, detained, or committed. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3225 2007–08 |
Firearm fish/wildlife landDeclares that it is unlawful to use a firearm on department of fish and wildlife lands under certain circumstances. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| HB 3136 2007–08 |
Hydraulic projectsProvides the department of fish and wildlife shall not require mitigation for emergency oral permits issued under RCW 77.55.021(8) issued in response to a flood event. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 3173 2007–08 |
Valid voter signaturesRequires, concerning individual voter signatures on an initiative or referendum petition, the secretary of state must accept and not reject a valid voter signature if it matches the signature on the voter's registration as... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| HB 2842 2007–08 |
Officer compensationEstablishes a formula for reimbursement of salary and benefits received by a law enforcement officer while he or she was enrolled in basic law enforcement training. Establishes in the criminal justice training commission a... | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3072 2007–08 |
Water rightsAllows the continuance of a water right if the owner uses at least a portion of the water right for the established purpose of use. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3073 2007–08 |
Forage and mulchesAuthorizes the State Noxious Weed Control Board, in conjunction with interested county weed boards and weed districts, to formulate and coordinate a certification program pursuant to the new federal requirements adopted by the... | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3081 2007–08 |
Biofuels irrigationEstablishes an allocation of an annual aggregate of one hundred thousand acre feet of water from the Columbia river mainstem and the Lower Snake river mainstem in perpetuity. The waters allocated under this act are available... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3091 2007–08 |
Animal identificationProvides neither the state, the agency, nor the director may restrict, limit, or infringe upon the personal or private property rights of individuals, corporations, or other entities whether they choose to participate or not... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| HB 3009 2007–08 |
Home schoolExempts the annual declaration of intent filed by parents for a child to receive home-based instruction from the public disclosure act. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3016 2007–08 |
Off-road vehiclesAllowing local jurisdictions to allow off-road vehicles to operate on designated city or county roads. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3017 2007–08 |
Outdoor burningAuthorizes outdoor burning of organic debris within urban growth areas on the first and third Saturdays in November. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3023 2007–08 |
Fish/wildlife service creditAllows department of fish and wildlife enforcement officers to transfer service credit in the public employees' retirement system plan 2 to the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3037 2007–08 |
Certificated employee compRestricts compensation for certificated employees in the event of notice of probable cause for discharge. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 3041 2007–08 |
Learning disabilitiesCreates a pilot program to implement a statewide system of screening, identification, and diagnosis of learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| HB 2930 2007–08 |
Drivers' license/identicardDeclares that a driver's license or identicard applicant must provide the department of licensing with documentation that the applicant is a United States citizen or that the applicant's presence in the United States is lawful. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2953 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxProvides the maximum sales and use tax rates for public facilities in rural counties. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2973 2007–08 |
School busesExempts school buses from fuel taxes. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| HB 2974 2007–08 |
Pledge of allegianceProvides that the study of the Pledge of Allegiance is a condition prerequisite to graduation from the public and private high schools of this state. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |