Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Buck
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1282 1995–96 |
Coyotes and ground squirrelsA landowner, and landowner's immediate family member, the owner's documented employee, and tenants of real property may kill coyotes and Columbian ground squirrels on the landowner's property without obtaining a hunting... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1342 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accThe trust land purchase account is eliminated and the parks renewal and stewardship account is created. All State Park revenue, including user fees, leases, and concessions are deposited into the renewal and stewardship account. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1583 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government fails to adopt procedures for reporting improper governmental activity, an employee may report alleged improper governmental action directly to the county prosecuting attorney. If the county prosecuting... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1310 1995–96 |
Pilotage servicesApplicants for exemption from the Pilotage Act must pay a fee, payable to the pilotage account, for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1163 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionA leasehold excise tax exemption is provided to nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations providing character-building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services directed at persons of all ages. The exemption... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1404 1995–96 |
Shellfish sanitation enhancmScallops are included in the definition of shellfish covered under the department's shellfish protection program. Commercial shellfish growers are allowed to harvest shellfish in a decertified bed, if certain conditions are... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1226 1995–96 |
Salmon charter licensesThe statute is amended to provide that a salmon charter boat license allows for the taking of shellfish in addition to salmon and other food fish. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1624 1995–96 |
Final plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1125 1995–96 |
Dam safety inspectionsEcology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project that requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. Ecology may not require any federal licensee to submit to an inspection, submit... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |