Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shelly Short
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 2560 2011–12 |
Freshwater trout stockingRequires the department of fish and wildlife to annually use at least fifty percent of all operating moneys expended to produce or obtain trout for purposes of stocking freshwater areas to enhance recreational fishing... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | 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 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 2783 2011–12 |
Coal transition powerModifies the fuel mix disclosure requirements pertaining to coal transition power. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 2794 2011–12 |
Financial businesses B&O taxEliminates the business and occupation tax deduction for interest on first mortgages and deeds of trust on residential properties for financial institutions that operate in more than 10 states. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 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 2299 2011–12 |
Special license platesCreates the 4-H and state flower special license plates. | Judy Warnick (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 23, 2012 |
| HB 1737 2011–12 |
DSHS pharmacy audit programEstablishes standards for pharmacy audits under the medical care services programs as related to notice, supplemental documentation, and audit findings. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 12, 2012 |
| 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 1334 2011–12 |
Civil judgments for assaultRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to deduct 15 to 20 percent of an inmate's wages or gratuities for the payment of a civil judgment for assault that has been awarded as monetary damages to a correctional officer or... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1037 2011–12 |
Correctional inmate claimsPlaces limitations on a correctional inmate's ability to bring certain court actions without paying filing fees if the inmate has had three previous actions dismissed on the grounds that the actions were frivolous or malicious. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, 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 1422 2011–12 |
Forest biomass/aviation fuelAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to conduct a forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 29, 2011 |
| HB 1145 2011–12 |
Mail theftEstablishes the crime of Mail Theft as an unranked class C felony offense. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| HB 1719 2011–12 |
Vehicle passengers/liabilityMakes state and local government employers, as well as private employers, immune from liability for injuries suffered by unauthorized third-party occupants of vehicles owned, leased, or rented by those employers. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| HB 1150 2011–12 |
Small business violationsExtends from two business days to seven calendar days the time an agency must provide a small business to correct a violation before the agency imposes a fine, civil penalty, or administrative sanction. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1571 2011–12 |
Electric vehiclesSpecifies that the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) may not regulate battery charging facilities offered by an entity if that entity: (1) is not subject to the UTC's jurisdiction; or (2) is subject to the UTC's... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 2197 2009–10 |
Restructuring DSHSRestructures the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to transfer authority regarding direct client services to four new agencies while retaining authority for the administrative functions over those activities. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| 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 |
| HB 2775 2009–10 |
State building code councilRequires that, in order to remain on the State Building Code Council, members representing private sector industries must maintain employment within the specific industry they represent. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 2010 |
Apr 1, 2010 |
| HB 2717 2009–10 |
Leave from state facilitiesRestricts the circumstances under which a person committed to a state institution or facility to determine competency, restore competency, or as a result of a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity may leave that... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |