Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Doug Ericksen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3235 2005–06 |
Agricultural preservationProvides that, for the purpose of environmental mitigation of transportation projects, any county may require the department of transportation to participate in the county's purchase of development rights program. If the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3212 2005–06 |
Protection from sex offenderProtects children, vulnerable adults, and communities from sex offenders and kidnapping offenders by imposing minimum sentences for rape in the first and second degrees, indecent liberties, rape of a child in the first and... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| HB 3169 2005–06 |
Flood damage reliefDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to establish a flood damage relief program to provide financial assistance to individuals, businesses, and local governments that have experienced flood... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 3146 2005–06 |
Community-based health careFinds that: (1) Despite sustained efforts at the federal and state level, too many people in Washington remain without access to appropriate health care. Particularly alarming is the increase in the number of small business... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
| HB 3006 2005–06 |
Required reserve fundImplements a proposed constitutional amendment creating the required reserve fund. | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3007 2005–06 |
Tax increase restrictionsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, any action or combination of actions by the legislature that constitutes a tax increase may be taken only if approved by a three-fifths vote of each house, and then only if state expenditures... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3008 2005–06 |
Limits on state expendituresRequires that, prior to final passage of the omnibus operating budget by the legislature, the expenditure limit committee shall meet to adjust the expenditure limit for transfers and cost shifts under RCW 43.135.035 (4) and... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 3063 2005–06 |
PERS & TRS plan 1Creates unfunded liabilities stabilization accounts within the public employees' retirement system plan 1 and teachers' retirement system plan 1 funds. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2006 |
| HB 2931 2005–06 |
HOV lanesAuthorizes the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes by alternative fuel vehicles. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2954 2005–06 |
Parental rightsDeclares that this act is intended to ensure parents can rightfully guide and direct the affairs of their minor children. This act is also intended to ensure government appropriately respects and reinforces those rights, and... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2971 2005–06 |
Domestic well water systemsProvides regulations for the installation, repair, and maintenance of domestic well water systems. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| HB 2847 2005–06 |
Clean fuels tax exemptionsLengthens the duration of the retail sales and use tax exemption for clean alternative fuel vehicles to two to eleven years, beginning July 1, 2007. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2854 2005–06 |
Eminent domainRejects the application of the holding in the Kelo decision to condemnations in this state; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2878 2005–06 |
Raw milkExempts wholesale sales of bulk raw milk from business and occupation tax. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2904 2005–06 |
Sunset review/health insProvides that the provisions of chapter 48.21 RCW, group and blanket disability insurance, shall be terminated July 1, 2008, as provided in this act. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| HB 2792 2005–06 |
Glomerular filtration rateRequires medical test sites to calculate the estimated glomerular filtration rate of a patient when testing his or her serum creatinine level. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2821 2005–06 |
HOV lanesRegulations designating lanes, ramps, and other highway facilities for exclusive or preferential use by public transportation vehicles or private motor vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number of passengers may be... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2834 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2838 2005–06 |
Employee wages & benefitsProvides that, by July 1, 2016, the department of labor and industries shall convene a study group to compile a report assessing the effectiveness of this act in enabling restaurateurs to provide adequate wages and benefits... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2839 2005–06 |
MethamphetaminesRevises methamphetamine provisions. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2840 2005–06 |
Indentity theftIncreases penalties for identity theft. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2841 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxProvides that the department may collect the generation-skipping transfer tax under this act, including interest and penalties, and shall represent this state in all matters pertaining to the same, either before courts or in... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2370 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asstAppropriates $7.6 million from the Public Service Revolving Account to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for use in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program during the 2005-07 biennium. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2006 |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2766 2005–06 |
WildlifeProhibits the Department of Fish and Wildlife from regulating United States Department of Agriculture-inspected meat from game farms. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2767 2005–06 |
Water rights/relinquishmentUsing less water to grow crops used to produce ethanol or biodiesel is listed as a sufficient cause for not using one's entire water right, and prevents the relinquishment of the water right. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |