Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Hinkle
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1827 2003–04 |
Meningococcal immunizationRequires institutions of higher education to provide certain students with information about meningococcal meningitis. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 398, Laws of 2003 |
Oct 28, 2003 |
| HB 2294 2003–04 |
Aerospace industryReduces business and occupation (B&O) tax rates for manufacturers of commercial airplanes or commercial airplane components. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 18, 2003 |
| HB 1530 2003–04 |
Declaratory judgmentsAllows a petition for declaratory judgment challenging an agency rule to be filed in Clark, Spokane or Whatcom counties, in addition to Thurston County. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 2003 |
| HB 1113 2003–04 |
Irrigation district boardsAllows certain private and public entities to establish or join a board of joint control with an irrigation district or an operating entity for a federal reclamation project. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1202 2003–04 |
Fire fighters' retirementAllows emergency medical technicians who: 1) Transfer to a fire department; and 2) become certified fire fighters eligible for participation in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1571 2003–04 |
Child support paymentsRequires the Department of Corrections to take 15 percent from the gratuities earned by inmates working in class II through class IV programs in corrections facilities. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1734 2003–04 |
State building codeRevises the state building code by replacing uniform building, mechanical, and fire codes and standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials with the international building, residential, mechanical,... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1473 2003–04 |
County office vacanciesAllows candidates who have been elected for a legislative or partisan county office to take office immediately upon certification of the election results if the office is vacated anytime between the general election and the... | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 2003 |
May 13, 2003 |
| HB 2094 2003–04 |
Law enforcement detentionProvides a defense to a civil or criminal action brought by reason of a person being detained because he or she is suspected of consuming alcohol or drugs at an outdoor music festival. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| HB 1114 2003–04 |
School/playground speed zoneExpands the current school and playground speed zone law to allow counties and incorporated cities and towns to create school or playground speed zones that may extend 300 feet from the border of the school or playground property. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1289 2003–04 |
Temporary fishing licensesExempts active duty military personnel from a restriction limiting the use of temporary fishing licenses. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1993 2003–04 |
Undeveloped park land leaseAuthorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into agreements to rent undeveloped park land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral purposes for up to 40 years. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1292 2003–04 |
Superior court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judicial positions in the counties of Clark, Kitsap, Kittitas, and Benton/Franklin. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1612 2003–04 |
Mental health for minorsRequires notification to parents of the options available for the mental health treatment of minors. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1640 2003–04 |
Water bankingAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to use the trust water rights program in the Yakima River basin for water banking purposes. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2197 2003–04 |
Initiative 790Removes the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from the Pension Funding Council contribution rate-setting statute, and creates a LEOFF 2 rate-setting statute in the funding chapter. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 2039 2003–04 |
Construction liabilityIdentifies affirmative defenses that a builder may use in defending a lawsuit brought for construction defects. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 1531 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies under his authority. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1195 2003–04 |
Rock climbingAdds "rock climbing" to those specified outdoor recreational activities for which landowners who open their lands without charge are given immunity from civil liability if a recreational user of the land is injured or killed... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| HB 1435 2003–04 |
Fruit & vege district fundExtends the date by which monies transferred from a district fruit and vegetable fund in 1997 must be expended for apple maggot control activities or be transferred to a district account within the Fruit and Vegetable... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 14, 2003 |