Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Haler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2101 2011–12 |
Hydroelectric powerReduces energy costs to consumers through recognition of hydroelectric power as an eligible renewable resource. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2108 2011–12 |
Workers' compensation reformReforms workers' compensation through authorization of voluntary settlements and creation of a return-to-work subsidy program. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2120 2011–12 |
Hydroelectric generationRequires the utilities and transportation commission and the department of commerce to jointly select a consultant located within the state to conduct an analysis of the energy independence act and the treatment of... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2124 2011–12 |
Purchases by utilitiesEliminates 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 2136 2011–12 |
State campaign financeEstablishes the campaign financing fairness act. Prohibits elected federal officials who are candidates for state office from soliciting or accepting contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2155 2011–12 |
Aerospace technology centerCreates the joint center for aerospace technology innovation to advance research on new technologies that offer the promise of creating innovative products that can be used in aerospace. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2192 2011–12 |
Water mgmt/biofuel, organicCreates a perpetual appropriation of an annual aggregate of 100,000 acre feet of water from the main stem of the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers to be used for the irrigation of biofuel crops and organic crops. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2208 2011–12 |
Honor and remember flagDesignates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state emblem of the service and sacrifice of United States' service members who have given their lives in the line of duty. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2219 2011–12 |
Gambling commissionPermits the Washington State Gambling Commission to issue certain licenses for a period of up to 18 months, if it chooses to do so, in order to transition to the use of the Business Licensing Service. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2245 2011–12 |
Agricultural resource landsRequires the Department of Ecology to add seven questions related to the potential impact of a proposal on agricultural lands to the State Environmental Policy Act environmental checklist contained in the Washington... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2248 2011–12 |
Gold star license platesRequires gold star license plates to be issued without payment of any vehicle license fee or excise tax. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2258 2011–12 |
Higher ed transfer, advisingRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board or its successor agency, in conjunction with the public baccalaureate institutions, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Workforce Training and... | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2265 2011–12 |
Washington works indicatorsExpresses legislative intent to advance the goal of ensuring a high-value return on investment by developing and implementing a plan for measuring and rewarding the performance of four-year institutions. | Tim Probst (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2267 2011–12 |
Sewer systemsSpecifies that urban growth area requirements in the Growth Management Act do not obligate counties or cities to provide or ensure the provision of sanitary sewer systems to the entirety of an urban growth area within a... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2268 2011–12 |
Financial literacyTasks the State Board of Education with establishing financial literacy as a high school graduation requirement. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2276 2011–12 |
Administrative proceduresImposes a general moratorium on state agency rule-making lasting until at least July, 1, 2015, which is subject to specified exceptions. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2282 2011–12 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardEliminates the Growth Management Hearings Board. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2295 2011–12 |
Discover passRepeals existing provisions relating to the Discover Pass, Day-use permit, and the Recreation Access Pass Account and replaces them with similar, modified provisions. | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2307 2011–12 |
Tortious conduct by govtRemoves the exemption for injuries from health care from provisions relating to claims against the state and governmental health care providers arising out of tortious conduct. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2338 2011–12 |
New storm water requirementsDelays new storm water requirements to provide fiscal relief to cities and counties during periods of economic downturn. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2371 2011–12 |
State agency risk managementEstablishes the risk management review process to evaluate claims information of state agencies with relatively high claim payments in order to identify claim trends and patterns, and opportunities for corrective action. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2386 2011–12 |
Senior property tax/medicareAllows the deduction of medigap and medicare supplemental insurance premiums from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2406 2011–12 |
Closed exec. sess. meetingsExempts from disclosure under the public records act, video and audio recordings of any portion of an executive session from which the public is excluded. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2408 2011–12 |
Ag seasonal labor shortagesProvides options for addressing seasonal shortages of labor in agriculture, including strategies for assisting certain persons to work in agriculture and mechanisms for meeting the housing and transportation needs of such workers. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2415 2011–12 |
Water rights transferCreates a new process, and new mechanism for calculating annual consumptive quantity, for certain water users who have transitioned to a more efficient process for irrigation. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |