Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Hinkle
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2705 2005–06 |
Assaulting emergency workerProvides that any person who drives a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of, and injures, an emergency worker performing his or her official duties at the time of the incident is guilty of reckless driving... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2708 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardEliminates the three Growth Management Hearings Boards (Boards) and repeals all statutes pertaining to the Boards' creation, authority, procedures, and duties. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2727 2005–06 |
Off-road vehicle activitiesAmends RCW 46.09.170 relating to eligibility for nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account grant funding. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2642 2005–06 |
Health of state's forestsDeclares that, to maximize the potential benefit to the educational system, the forests of the state must be actively managed and maintained, using modern silvicultural techniques and sound forest stewardship. When land... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2657 2005–06 |
Tribal-state gaming compactsRequires legislative approval of class III tribal-state gaming compacts. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2659 2005–06 |
Small water impoundmentsExpands the exceptions to the requirement of needing a permit for water storage to include water impoundments of 100-acre feet or less. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2663 2005–06 |
Alternative fuelsCreates tax exemptions for alternative fuel if the fuel is manufactured in Washington state. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2664 2005–06 |
Biodiesel fuelEstablishes a renewable fuel standard for biodiesel fuel to meet two percent of Washington state's diesel motor fuel demand. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2554 2005–06 |
Health info technologiesImproves the quality of health care through the use of health information technologies. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2555 2005–06 |
Offering of health insuranceHealth carriers may offer health savings accounts combined with a qualified high deductible plan to small employers. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2556 2005–06 |
Consumer-directed medicalThe Department of Social and Health Services will submit a waiver request to the federal government to permit a consumer-driven Medicaid coverage plan. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 2557 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the board to develop a health savings account option for employees that conform to section 223, Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. The board shall comply with all applicable... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| HB 1001 2005–06 |
Election of judges & SPIFor elections of the superintendent of public instruction and certain judicial positions, the top two vote-getters after a contested primary appear on the general election ballot, even if one candidate received a majority of... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1004 2005–06 |
Water conservancy boardsRevises provisions concerning water conservancy boards. Repeals RCW 90.80.901. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1005 2005–06 |
Mental health service systemRequires regional support networks to provide consumer or advocate run services to individuals with a mental illness. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1083 2005–06 |
Hydraulic project approvalEstablishes legislative intent to clarify the Department of Fish and Wildlife's authority under the Hydraulics Code and streamline the hydraulic project approval process to improve consistency and predictability while ensuring... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1103 2005–06 |
Timber millsAllows the certification of forest products operations of statewide significance, and provides these operations with expedited permitting, certain tax exemptions, and an exemption from the Growth Management Act. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1148 2005–06 |
Quality improvement commProvides that all meetings, proceedings, and deliberations of a quality improvement committee established under RCW 4.24.250, 43.70.510, or 70.41.200 and all meetings, proceedings, and deliberations of the board of... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1149 2005–06 |
Motorcycle profilingRequires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and institute training to stop motorcycle profiling. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1172 2005–06 |
Withdrawals of waterExempts certain withdrawals of water from the provisions of RCW 90.44.050. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1190 2005–06 |
TANF & WorkFirstExempts individuals from eligibility restrictions under the WorkFirst program on the basis of a drug-related felony conviction or lack of a drug assessment or treatment. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1217 2005–06 |
Wildlife license plateCreates the "Washington's Wildlife" special vehicle license plate collection. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1250 2005–06 |
CWU operating fee waiverIncreases the percentage of tuition revenue Central Washington University may waive under the state-supported waiver category. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1271 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS disability allowanceProvides members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) disabled in the line of duty from continued employment as a fire fighter or law enforcement officer to collect an unreduced retirement... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1274 2005–06 |
Mental health servicesAllows a credit against the business and occupation (B & O) tax for the additional cost to employers associated with paying for required mental health care coverage under HB 1154. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |