Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Gombosky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1808 2003–04 |
Research universitiesRemoves the restriction that only the University of Washington (UW) or Washington State University (WSU) may offer electrical engineering degrees. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 82, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 22, 2003 |
| HB 2039 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityIdentifies affirmative defenses that a builder may use in defending a lawsuit brought for construction defects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 1462 2003–04 |
Intellectual propertyProhibits cities from imposing gross receipts taxes on intellectual property creating activity. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1526 2003–04 |
Cost-reimbursement agreementExtends the deadline for entering into a cost-reimbursement agreement from July 1, 2005 to July 1, 2007. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1531 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies under his authority. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1591 2003–04 |
Excise tax interestChanges the annual period for calculating the interest rate used by the Department of Revenue for assessments and refunds to a period that ends in July rather than October. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1722 2003–04 |
Internet transaction taxesExempts remote sellers from business and occupation taxes and sales and use tax collection requirements for transactions via internet servers owned by unaffiliated businesses. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1930 2003–04 |
Tobacco settlementProvides enforcement provisions for requirements adopted under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1069 2003–04 |
Delinquent property taxesWaives interest and penalties on late property taxes if the tax bill was not sent to the taxpayer due to error by the county. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 10, 2003 |
| HB 2403 2001–02 |
Collective bargaining$ Establishes procedures for exclusive bargaining representatives of faculty at the public four-year institutions of higher education to collectively bargain with the board of regents or trustees over wages, hours, and terms... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| HB 2595 2001–02 |
Wireless 911 service$ The county tax for emergency service communications systems is redesignated as the Enhanced 911 (E911) excise tax and is increased from 25 to 50 cents per wireless line per month. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 2732 2001–02 |
Subsidized health care$ Provides retroactive relief for nonprofit hospitals and public hospitals for business and occupation taxes on payments for health benefits under medicare, medical assistance, children's health, or the basic health plan. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2325 2001–02 |
Donated food$ Requires the state Board of Health to adopt rules for the safe receipt, preparation, and handling of donated food by 2004. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2444 2001–02 |
Adult family home providers$ Adult family home operators and resident managers can meet minimum educational requirements with a United States high school diploma, general educational development certificate, or an English or translated government... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 1444 2001–02 |
Schools/bullying$ Requiring policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, or bullying. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2641 2001–02 |
Business & occupation tax$ Eliminates the business and occupation taxation of investment income received by businesses that might be considered financial businesses, except for banking businesses, lending businesses, security business, loans or the... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 2671 2001–02 |
Permit assistance center$ Transfers the powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Ecology's Permit Assistance Center to a new Office of Permit Assistance within the Office of Financial Management. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 153, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 1196 2001–02 |
Prkng/ businss imprvmnt area$ Authorizes the legislative authority of a county, city, or town (local government) to modify the geographic boundaries of an existing parking and business improvement area. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 21, 2002 |
| HB 2404 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ State and local excise taxes on mobile telecommunications are sourced to the customer's primary place of use, in a manner consistent with federal law. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2492 2001–02 |
College payment programs$ The development loan limit between the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and the College Savings Program is increased from $200,000 to $500,000. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2658 2001–02 |
Municipal bus & occ tax$ Requires the Association of Washington Cities to adopt a model ordinance on municipal business and occupation taxes to address issues of uniformity and multiple taxation between municipal codes. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2750 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/art & science orgs$ Allows non-profit museums and performing arts associations to retain all or a portion of their property tax exemption when they allow another organization that does not qualify for the property tax exemption to use or rent... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2844 2001–02 |
Environmental excellence prg$ Extends the period of time that new environmental excellence agreements can be entered into from June 30, 2002 to June 30, 2012. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| HB 2592 2001–02 |
Comm revitalization financng$ Clarifies that a fire protection district must agree to participate in order for a local government to proceed with community revitalization financing of public improvements. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| HB 2950 2001–02 |
Local government finance$ Provides that it is the intent of the Legislature to allow local governments to raise revenues for criminal justice and public health purposes. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 2002 |