Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Doug Ericksen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2719 1999–00 |
Streams$ Immunity from liability is provided to landowners, volunteers, and project sponsors who place large woody debris into a stream in accordance with a hydraulic permit and generally accepted guidelines. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 3148 1999–00 |
Generating facilities/taxAmends RCW 82.08.02567 and 82.12.02567 to exempt from sales and use tax machinery and equipment used in natural gas-fired energy generating facilities. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 24, 2000 |
| HB 3146 1999–00 |
Property tax reductionProvides that the state property tax levy for collection in 2001 shall be reduced by ten percent of the levy amount that would otherwise be allowed under chapter 84.55 RCW. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2000 |
| HB 2591 1999–00 |
RR right-of-way/utilities$ New process is created for disputes over compensation for use of railroad rights of way. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2000 |
| HB 3135 1999–00 |
Multimodal trans accountProvides that, although current law directs revenues collected in lieu of the motor vehicle excise tax to be deposited in the manner provided under RCW 82.44.110, the legislature finds that these fund sources are no longer... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| HB 3136 1999–00 |
Communication netwrk chargesAmends RCW 43.89.010 relating to communication network charges. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| HB 3077 1999–00 |
Unemployment insurance$ Modifies unemployment insurance taxes by reducing tax rates, by applying a three-year average to the determination of the taxable wage base, and by changing the calculation date and reducing the triggers for determining the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000 |
Feb 7, 2000 |
| HB 3125 1999–00 |
Assertive comm treatmentDeclares that, recognizing that other states have demonstrated program of assertive community treatment effectiveness through pilot projects, the legislature directs the secretary of the department of social and health... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2000 |
| HB 3127 1999–00 |
Funding highway improvementsProvides that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of state highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2000 |
| HB 2849 1999–00 |
Liquor control boardC Requires that liquor enforcement officers receive basic law enforcement training through the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC). | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2887 1999–00 |
License plates$ Commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds are exempt from the license plate replacement provisions. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 2895 1999–00 |
Natural resource workers$ Creates the Watershed Restoration and Jobs program to provide jobs for affected natural resource workers. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 3101 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedC Makes an offender's third DUI within seven years a class C felony. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2000 |
| HB 3073 1999–00 |
Lake Whatcom forest landRequires the management plan to address at least the following topics: (1) Procedures for coordinating management activities with other major forest land owners in the watershed and involving watershed residents in management... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2000 |
| HB 3108 1999–00 |
State parksRecognizes the need to secure an adequate revenue base for the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the state parks system. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2000 |
| HB 1156 1999–00 |
Motor carrier drug testing$ Penalties are established or increased for: | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1196 1999–00 |
Concealed pistol permitsC Provides that a concealed pistol license from another state or territory of the United States or from any political subdivision within the United States is valid in this state. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1320 1999–00 |
Passenger rail service$ Subject to appropriation, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is granted power to acquire, develop, and own facilities related to providing rail passenger service. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1325 1999–00 |
Lightweight tire studs$ Requires light weight studs to be used in studded snow tires. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1455 1999–00 |
Property tax levy correctnsC Requires county assessor to correct errors in the determination of the property taxes. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1505 1999–00 |
Absentee ballot signature$ Requires the outer return envelope, in which an absentee ballot is placed, to be signed on or before the day of the primary or election for which it was issued. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1513 1999–00 |
Surplus computer donations$ State agencies may donate surplus computers and computer-related equipment to school districts and educational service districts. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1574 1999–00 |
Antipsychotic medications$ Establishes a separate mental health funding mechanism for distributing atypical antipsychotic medications to regional support networks for serving non-Medicaid eligible persons in crisis. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1588 1999–00 |
Transportation accounts$ Deletes obsolete transportation accounts. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 1685 1999–00 |
Public facilities grant/loan$ Changes preference standard for public facilities grants and loans from county-wide planning policy participation to comprehensive plan and development regulations adoption. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |