Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Orcutt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2200 2007–08 |
Infrastructure task forceCreates a joint select task force on public infrastructure. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2206 2007–08 |
Pipeline capacityRequires the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council to study pipeline utility corridor capacity in southwest Washington. | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2217 2007–08 |
Tax exempt propertyExtends a time limitation for the property tax exemption for artistic, scientific, and historical property. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2218 2007–08 |
Eminent domainProvides that when real property that has been acquired through condemnation or under the threat of condemnation is to be sold by the condemnor within ten years after the condemnation or sale under threat of condemnation, the... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2229 2007–08 |
Energy independence actAllows hydropower to be included as a renewable energy resource for the purposes of the energy independence act. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2233 2007–08 |
Workers' comp fundsRequires that expenditures from the Accident Fund, the Medical Aid Fund, and the Supplemental Pension Fund be made only for purposes related to industrial insurance. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2237 2007–08 |
Trans contingency accountCreates the transportation project contingency account in the state treasury. All receipts from taxes imposed under RCW 82.08.020 and 82.12.020 on materials, labor, equipment, contracts, and components used for constructing... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2239 2007–08 |
Grain elevatorsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for grain exporting equipment and facilities. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2253 2007–08 |
Autism awareness lic plateCreates an "Autism Awareness" special license plate. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2257 2007–08 |
Fiscal audits of DSHSProvides that, in order for the legislature to deliberate the fiscal performance processes of the department of social and health services, and allow the public the opportunity to comment, there is created in the legislature a... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2260 2007–08 |
Local tax administrationDeclares that for the purposes of administration and collection under chapter 35.102 RCW, municipal business and occupation and public utility tax classifications are to be uniform to the extent determined by the department... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2270 2007–08 |
Open space programEliminates tax, interest, and penalty provisions for land valued under the open space program. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2271 2007–08 |
New timber millsCreates the designation of a forest products operation of statewide significance. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2272 2007–08 |
Limiting property taxesLimits property taxes by reducing the state levy, limiting property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747, and allowing valuation increases to be spread over time. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2329 2007–08 |
HuntingFinds that the fish and wildlife commission should try, whenever possible, to make hunting opportunities available on holiday weekends. Timing hunting seasons with holidays would, in many cases, take minimal effort, yet would... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2346 2007–08 |
Clinical trialsExtends the business and occupation tax credit provided for qualified research and development to persons performing both phase I and II clinical trials. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2367 2007–08 |
Security of driver licensesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to mail driver's licenses issued to first-time applicants to a valid Washington address, unless the applicant is active duty military or otherwise qualifies for an exception under the... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2371 2007–08 |
Fee growthAmends RCW 43.135.055 to restrict the way fee increases are authorized. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2376 2007–08 |
Mental health servicesProvides a business and occupation tax credit for certain mental health services. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2377 2007–08 |
Felony offendersProvides that an offender may be required to submit to a search and seizure of the offender's person, residence, automobile, or other personal property. Provides that the department shall perform random, unannounced... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2393 2007–08 |
Felony offender supervisionChanges provisions relating to offenders including sanctions for violations of community custody, searches of offenders on community custody, and the amount of earned release time an offender may receive. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2403 2007–08 |
Initiative 747Limits property tax increases to one percent by reenacting the provisions of Initiative Measure No. 747. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2409 2007–08 |
Higher edu institutionsFinds that school mapping would: (1) Protect all students in Washington; (2) Help schools and emergency response teams in emergencies like the recent Virginia polytechnic institute and state university shootings; (3) Help... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2413 2007–08 |
Full light of day actDirects the department of general administration to replace the materials covering the original skylight openings that are located above the house of representatives and senate chambers in the legislative building with safety... | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| HB 2415 2007–08 |
Law enforcement resourcesRecognizes the need to ensure the safety of the public while offenders are released into communities. To further the goal of ensuring public safety, the legislature intends to improve the monitoring of offenders on supervision... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |