Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2458 2013–14 |
Invasive speciesReorganizes, amends, and expands on statutes providing for the prevention and integrated management of aquatic invasive species. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2717 2013–14 |
Sheep bloodIncludes sheep's blood as organic waste-derived material to be used in anaerobic digesters. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2718 2013–14 |
Railroad crewsRequires a railroad transporting freight or passengers to operate all trains over its roads with crews consisting of no less than two qualified crew members. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1437 2013–14 |
Small farms/property taxRequires the State Conservation Commission and Office of Farmland Preservation to conduct a study on small farms and report to the Legislature by December 1, 2014. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2354 2013–14 |
Dairy inspection programThe expiration date for the dairy inspection program assessment is extended from June 30, 2015, to June 30, 2020. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2773 2013–14 |
Disabilities parking stickerRequires the department of licensing to design and issue an Americans with disabilities act parking sticker, for placement on a wheeled all-terrain vehicle, authorizing access to recreation areas that are difficult to access... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2014 |
| HB 2071 2013–14 |
State bridgesExempts the repair or replacement of structurally deficient bridges, within certain parameters, from the State Environmental Policy Act. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2107 2013–14 |
HIV in criminal justiceAmends the statutory definition of Assault in the first degree to remove the specific mention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2144 2013–14 |
Marijuana excise tax revenueCreates a dedicated local jurisdiction marijuana fund, which receives 10 percent of the excise taxes collected by marijuana producers on sales to processors and 20 percent of the excise taxes collected by marijuana retailers... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2218 2013–14 |
Lake & beach mgmt districtsAuthorizes lake management districts and beach management districts to be created for the purpose of financing the acquisition of real property or property rights within or outside of a district. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2460 2013–14 |
Fish & wildlife enforcementMakes a number of changes related to the enforcement policies of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the crimes primarily enforced by the WDFW. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2584 2013–14 |
Farm and ag land current useAllows, at the discretion of counties, the prepayment of additional taxes owed as a result of the conversion of land from agricultural use, without the assessment of additional interest or penalties otherwise levied on... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2693 2013–14 |
Aerospace tax preferencesExtends certain aerospace tax preferences to the design, engineering, manufacturing, and repairing of commercial rotorcraft, components, and mission equipment. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2427 2013–14 |
Wildfires/incendiary devicesCreates criminal liability for individuals who use or detonate incendiary ammunition, sky lanterns, or exploding targets on specific land use types during specified times of the year. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 2760 2013–14 |
Water banks best practicesRequires water bank sponsors to report amounts charged to the Department of Ecology and not charge amounts different from the rates reported. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 2387 2013–14 |
Official state oysterDesignates the Ostrea lurida as the official oyster of the state of Washington. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2014 |
| HB 2747 2013–14 |
Forest & fish program fundsTransfers proceeds from the state forest harvest excise tax to a dedicated account to streamline forest and fish agreement-related programs providing funding with accountability. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2014 |
| HB 2716 2013–14 |
Ovine blood usesRequires the director of the department of agriculture to adopt rules to provide, if practicable, for alternative disposal options for ovine blood other than delivery to a rendering plant if alternative disposal options can... | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2726 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesMakes all resident students eligible for state financial aid. Removes the waiting period for members of the military, their spouses, and children to be eligible for resident tuition. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2014 |
| HB 2664 2013–14 |
Self-defense against animalsEnsures the right of self-defense against attacks by aggressive, violent animals. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2014 |
| HB 2259 2013–14 |
Livestock nutrient managemntExtends the sales and use tax exemption for livestock nutrient management equipment to contractors transporting livestock manure for milk producers and animal feeding operation owners. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2625 2013–14 |
Animal disease traceabilityRequires the director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture to develop a proposed policy option for achieving an electronic reporting system for intrastate transfers of livestock ownership. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2014 |
| HB 2189 2013–14 |
Flood control districtsModifies rules and requirements for flood control district contracts, including: (1) authorizing installment payments for contracts for maintenance, similar to other types of district contracts; (2) creating thresholds of... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| HB 2551 2013–14 |
Firearms/during emergencyProhibits the governor or any governmental entity or political subdivision of this state from imposing a restriction on the possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display, or use of a firearm or ammunition that is... | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |
| HB 2566 2013–14 |
Marijuana fund & excise taxCreates the dedicated local jurisdiction marijuana fund and requires certain marijuana excise taxes to be credited to the fund. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2014 |