Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Matt Shea
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2497 2011–12 |
Minimum wage/tipped employeePermits employers to pay tipped employees $7.25 per hour if the employee receives an additional amount in tips equal to the difference between the state minimum wage and $7.25 per hour. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2498 2011–12 |
Minimum hourly wage rateSuspends the requirement that the Department of Labor & Industries calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate when the average rate of unemployment in the state equals or exceeds 7.5 percent. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2525 2011–12 |
Public sector union financesRequires employee organizations to annually provide financial disclosure information to all employees in the bargaining unit and to the general public by filing with the public employment relations commission a report... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2526 2011–12 |
Public employee reps/recordsRequires collective bargaining sessions with certain employee organizations to be conducted as open public meetings. Exempts from disclosure under the public records act, records before and during the course of any collective... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2533 2011–12 |
K-12 education expendituresRequires that the legislature enact K-12 appropriations before it may take action on other budget bills. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2551 2011–12 |
Cottage food operationsRemoves the annual gross income cap for permitted cottage food operations. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2552 2011–12 |
Govt actions/private proprtyRequires government authorities to provide just compensation to property owners for certain required actions on private property. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2575 2011–12 |
Transportation revenueProhibits state government from diverting gas taxes and toll revenues in the motor vehicle fund and other funds to any other funds to be used for nontransportation purposes. Requires tolls to be dedicated to the project in... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2607 2011–12 |
Six-year budget outlookRequires the Office of Financial Management (OFM) to publish a six-year budget outlook (outlook) concurrent with release of the Governor's budget documents. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2731 2011–12 |
Gold & silver legal tenderEstablishes the gold and silver legal tender act of Washington state. Provides that gold and silver used as legal tender are treated in the same manner as United States currency for taxation purposes. Declares an intent to... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2742 2011–12 |
Urban growth area boundariesAuthorizes certain city legislative authorities to request, as part of the county's annual comprehensive plan amendment process, that the applicable county legislative authority amend the urban growth area within which the... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2755 2011–12 |
Family day care providersProhibits the department of early learning from implementing new or revised rules pertaining to licensed family day care providers if a small business economic impact statement indicates that family day care providers may... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2759 2011–12 |
Preservation of liberty actEstablishes the Washington state liberty preservation act to condemn the unlawful detention of United States citizens and lawful resident aliens under the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2012. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2785 2011–12 |
Local infrastructureRevises local infrastructure financing tool program provisions relating to: (1) Changes to the definitions of "annual state contribution limit" and "public improvements"; (2) Application requirements for sponsoring and... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2346 2011–12 |
Correctional officer uniformProhibits incarcerated offenders from making or assembling uniforms to be worn by correctional officers. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 1381 2011–12 |
Water nonuse/suffic. causeAllows an application for a temporary permit, change, transfer, or amendment to a water right to be sufficient cause for nonuse as it applies to water rights relinquishment. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| HB 2181 2011–12 |
Washington state guardAllows the Adjutant General to extend the age of service for members of the Washington State Guard. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| HB 1874 2011–12 |
Sexual exploitation/childrenPermits law enforcement to record a communication with one party's consent if there is probable cause to believe the communication involves Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor , or... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| HB 1922 2011–12 |
Vehicles/port of entryRequires commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 40,000 pounds or more and transporting cattle to stop at a Port of Entry. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| HB 1031 2011–12 |
Ballot envelopesRequires the county auditor to send voters a security envelope to conceal the ballot. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 29, 2011 |
| HB 1169 2011–12 |
Noxious weed listsDirects the State Noxious Weed Board to adopt rules specifying how plants will be considered for addition to the state noxious weed list, including requirements for additional data to be presented with petitions for reconsideration. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 20, 2011 |
| HB 1432 2011–12 |
Veterans' preferenceAllows private employers to establish preferences in employment for veterans, widows or widowers of veterans, and spouses of certain veterans. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 20, 2011 |
| HB 1016 2011–12 |
Firearm noise suppressorsAllows the use of a contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of a firearm if the suppressor is legally registered and possessed under federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1028 2011–12 |
Correctional populationsAuthorizes any noncharter code city operating under a mayor-council plan or council-manager plan to include or exclude the population of any state correctional facility located within its jurisdiction in calculating the... | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 3182 2009–10 |
Unfunded mandatesModifies or makes optional certain requirements imposed by the state on local governments, including school districts' truancy obligations. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |