Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Hinkle
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3053 2003–04 |
CWU fee waiverIncreases the operating fee waiver authority for Central Washington University. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 3091 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingProvides that, to the extent of available funding within the biennial appropriations act, the department shall make supplemental payments to nursing facilities. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| HB 2982 2003–04 |
Irrigation dstrct conveyanceDirects the department to at the request of the United States bureau of reclamation and federal reclamation project irrigation districts cooperatively conduct a use attainability analysis of water bodies located within the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2983 2003–04 |
State watersDeclares that "state waters" shall not include irrigation ditches, canals, drains, wasteways, storm water run-off devices, or other artificial watercourses including portions of any topographical feature that would be dry... | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3022 2003–04 |
Prprty tax exemption/farmersDeclares that the following property is exempt from property taxes: (1) Motor fuel owned by a farmer; and (2) Personal property owned by a farmer used for the maintenance of farm machinery and equipment. Applies to taxes... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3023 2003–04 |
Oath of officeRevises the oath of office to include support for the principles of the Declaration of Independence. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3024 2003–04 |
State-owned farmlandLimits the acreage of state lands segregated into farm units or receiving project water within an irrigation district that contracts for certain federal reclamation project waters. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3028 2003–04 |
Accessory dwelling unitsAllows local governments in rural counties to authorize the construction and use of one single-family residence and one accessory dwelling unit for each parcel in designated rural and resource lands. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2942 2003–04 |
Mental health serviceFinds that the involvement of persons with mental illness, their family members, and advocates in designing, implementing, and delivering mental health services reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and incarceration and... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2946 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationAuthorizes self-insurers to make claim decisions and actively participate in workers' compensation claims. Repeals RCW 51.32.190. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2961 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceProvides that every officer and employee of the state or of any county, city, or other political subdivision thereof who is a member of the Washington national guard or of the army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| HB 2913 2003–04 |
Water right diversionsProvides that a change in the place of use, point of diversion, and/or purpose of use of a water right to enable irrigation of additional acreage or the addition of new uses may be permitted if such change results in no... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| HB 2801 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2832 2003–04 |
Staffing services taxationReduces the business and occupation tax rate for temporary staffing service businesses from 1.5 percent to 0.484 percent or 0.471 percent, depending on the nature of the service. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2857 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequires the teaching of the relationship of the Declaration of Independence to the constitutions of the United States and Washington state. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2865 2003–04 |
CholinesteraseRequires that, in implementing any rules adopted pursuant to RCW 49.17.050(4) that require agricultural employers to implement a monitoring program for employees who handle category I or II organophosphate or... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2713 2003–04 |
Property tax for seniorsIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $34,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $22,000. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2748 2003–04 |
Sex educationFinds that section 912 of the welfare reform act of 1996 amends Title V of the social security act, that Washington state receives funding from Title V welfare, that section 510 defines abstinence education, and that entities... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2592 2003–04 |
Driver's license issuanceDeclares that it is critical that the true identity of persons who have been extended the privilege of driving within the state of Washington can be positively identified by their driver's licenses. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 1593 2003–04 |
Delivery of endorsementsProvides discretion to the county recording officer in the delivery of recorded documents. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2434 2003–04 |
Agency rules & leg hearingsProvides that an agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the legislature has had the opportunity to hold a public hearing on the proposed rule. Declares that this act does not apply to: (1) Emergency rules adopted in... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2451 2003–04 |
Boarding & nursing homesDeclares that a "mandated reporter" is an employee of a licensed boarding home or of a licensed nursing home who: (1)(a) Observes the incident or hears the resident state that an incident occurred; or (b) Learns of an incident... | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2388 2003–04 |
Voting requirementsEstablishes procedures to ensure that persons who vote are United States citizens. Repeals RCW 29A.08.230. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 1042 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditIncreases certain business and occupation tax credit, exemption, and filing threshold amounts. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1043 2003–04 |
State mandates on school disAllows a school district to decline to comply with a state mandate if state funding is insufficient. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |