Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Armstrong
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2415 2003–04 |
Definition of veteranExpands the definition of veteran to include merchant mariners who served aboard an oceangoing vessel operated by the Department of Defense from June 25, 1950, through July 27, 1953, in Korean territorial waters, or from... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2420 2003–04 |
Ballot counts/write-insWrite-in votes on optical scan ballots are counted. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2433 2003–04 |
On ballot for two officesAllows a candidate to run for one additional office in an election if the office is for precinct committee officer (PCO), a temporary position, or a position paid on a per diem or per meeting basis for which there is no filing fee. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2436 2003–04 |
Retired persons prpty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Dawn Morrell (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2450 2003–04 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsAuthorizes the Washington State Patrol to conduct a records check on applicants for agency head positions when requested by the Governor or the Department of Personnel. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2456 2003–04 |
School emply applicantsRequires school districts to exchange information regarding sexual misconduct, if any, by current and former classified school district employees. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2490 2003–04 |
Public hospital districtsMakes the participation of Public Hospital District commissioners on the governing body of a joint entity permissive rather than mandatory. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2506 2003–04 |
Access roads to private landRequires the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to grant easements and other rights in state lands to landlocked property owners under certain conditions. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2536 2003–04 |
Early retirement buy downPermits members of the Public Employees' Retirement System and the School Employees' Retirement System Plans 2 and 3 to "buy-down" reductions that are made to pension benefits when a member retires before age 65. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2545 2003–04 |
Ongoing agri activitiesSpecifies that the term "ongoing agricultural burning" includes the burning of crops to prevent and control pests and diseases and the burning of cultivated trees regardless of whether the owner or operator of the land intends... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2689 2003–04 |
Tx incentives/rural countiesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2742 2003–04 |
Title 29A RCWCorrects statutory references and properly recodifies statutes amended during the 2003 legislative session. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2743 2003–04 |
Election-related crimesOrganizes election crimes and penalties as a new chapter of Title 29A, makes technical changes, changes some penalties. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2955 2003–04 |
K-12 finance task forceCreates a task force to study the school finance system and to propose alternatives to that system. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 3054 2003–04 |
Vehicle tiresReinstates the $1 per tire fee on the retail sale of new replacement tires and expands the fee to used tires. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| HB 2403 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptThe use of amusement and recreation services by a nonprofit organization or state or local government is exempt from use tax. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 2004 |
| HB 2447 2003–04 |
Alternative fuelsRemoves the geographic limitation for application of sales and use tax exemptions for the manufacture of biodiesel fuel and alcohol fuels. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2705 2003–04 |
Dev disabilities trust fundRequires that excess property and harvestable timber identified in the 2002 JLARC capital study of RHCs must be disposed of and the proceeds deposited into the developmental disabilities community trust account by December 1,... | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 2897 2003–04 |
Governor's powersPermits the Governor, in his or her role as the head of all executive agencies, to temporarily close all or some of the agencies even without a declared state of emergency. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3046 2003–04 |
Pblc employee personal infoExempts from public disclosure the social security numbers and emergency contact information of public agency employees and volunteers, as well as the names, dates of birth, residential addresses, residential telephone... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| HB 3207 2003–04 |
Civil liability reformFinds that counties, cities, other governmental entities, professionals, health care providers, businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to find affordable liability insurance.... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 2004 |
| HB 2744 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates a centralized state voter registration list. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 2004 |
| HB 3196 2003–04 |
Traffic congestion reliefProposes reducing traffic congestion by making road construction to reduce traffic congestion the top priority of the state transportation system. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 13, 2004 |
| HB 2690 2003–04 |
Marina lease ratesAlters the formula applied to calculate the rent for Department of Natural Resources-leased marinas to be based on a percentage of a marina's income. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| HB 2448 2003–04 |
Utilities/hours of serviceExempts natural gas, electrical, telecommunications, and water utilities from hours of service rules for commercial vehicle drivers in emergency situations. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |