Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2650 2011–12 |
Salmonid hatchery managementRemoves the limitation on agreements between the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and private sector partners to resume or continue a salmon hatchery operation that makes the agreements applicable to only hatcheries... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2672 2011–12 |
Carbon monoxide alarmsRevises real estate seller disclosure forms to include carbon monoxide alarms. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2682 2011–12 |
Utilities/renewable targetsEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2700 2011–12 |
Water right examiner bondingRequires certified water right examiners to furnish evidence of insurance or financial responsibility in a form acceptable to the department of ecology. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2743 2011–12 |
WRIA planning unitsModifies provisions relating to water resource inventory area planning grants. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2774 2011–12 |
New tax preferencesRequires introduced bills, that adopt a new tax preference or expand or extend an existing tax preference, to include legislative intent provisions, establishing the policy goals and any related metrics that might provide... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2786 2011–12 |
Scratch ticket machinesEstablishes the electronic gaming revenue act. Authorizes electronic scratch ticket devices to house-banked card room licensees. Grants specific authority to the state lottery commission to regulate electronic scratch ticket... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2361 2011–12 |
Usage-based auto insuranceDefines usage-based insurance. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2191 2011–12 |
Police dogsAuthorizes courts to impose a civil penalty of $5,000 for harming a police dog. | Senator (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2212 2011–12 |
RCW 90.90.030 expirationExtends the Department of Ecology's authority to enter into voluntary regional agreements in the Columbia River basin for the purposes of providing new water for out-of-stream use from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2018. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2329 2011–12 |
Encumbered st. forest landsProvides the Board of Natural Resources with the discretionary authority to create a state forest land pool to be managed for the benefit of certain eligible counties. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2349 2011–12 |
BeaversProvides the Department of Fish and Wildlife with specific authority to permit the release of captured beavers on public or private property if the landowner of the property consents to the release. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2362 2011–12 |
Wine producer liensCreates a new statutory lien that gives the grower of Vinifera grapes a first priority lien against the value of the delivered grapes, against the inventory of the receiving wine producer, and to the wine producer's accounts... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2367 2011–12 |
Dairy products commissionMakes administrative changes to the composition of the Dairy Products Commission and the commissioner nomination process. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2443 2011–12 |
Persons who drive impairedMakes numerous changes to alcohol and drug-related driving statutes, including: changing the definition of "drugs;" expanding who may apply for ignition interlock licenses; restricting the vacating of records of DUI-related... | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2456 2011–12 |
Ag & livestock informationExempts from disclosure under the Public Records Act (PRA) specified information submitted by an individual or business to the Washington State Department of Agriculture for the purpose of herd inventory management for animal... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2651 2011–12 |
Industrial storm waterRequires the industrial stormwater general permit issued by the Department of Ecology to include nonnumeric, narrative effluent limitations for permittees with discharges to water bodies listed as impaired for bacteria by July 1, 2012. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2238 2011–12 |
Environmental mitigationCreates an environmental mitigation option that may not be additive to existing regulations and that pairs mitigation investments available to specific forestry programs with various environmental mitigation mandates. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 2440 2011–12 |
Wildfire protection by DNRProvides the Department of Natural Resources with the discretionary authority to provide various fire services on nonforested public lands owned by the state. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 15, 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 1652 2011–12 |
Electronic impersonationEstablishes a civil cause of action allowing a person injured by electronic impersonation to seek damages. | Senator (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 7, 2012 |
| HB 1000 2011–12 |
Overseas and service votersEstablishes procedures to be followed by county auditors to facilitate voting by overseas and service voters. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 2011 |
May 16, 2011 |
| HB 1328 2011–12 |
Operation of motorcyclesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| HB 1267 2011–12 |
Domestic partners/parentageAmends the Uniform Parentage Act to: (1) reference state-registered domestic partnerships in specific provisions; (2) adopt some of the changes made by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; (3) extend... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| HB 1026 2011–12 |
Adverse possession claimsPermits a court to decide that a party who prevails on an adverse possession claim must pay certain taxes levied on the property that were paid by another party or that went unpaid. | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |