Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Orcutt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1002 2007–08 |
Sales & use tax on vesselsProvides a sales tax exemption for vessels purchased in Washington by nonresident individuals if the individual acquires a permit and remains in the state for no more than 12 months. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 10, 2007 |
| HB 1168 2007–08 |
Disorderly conductMakes engaging in certain disruptive behavior within 500 feet of a funeral or burial, funeral procession, or memorial service subject to prosecution for disorderly conduct. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2007 |
Feb 2, 2007 |
| HB 3159 2005–06 |
Excise tax on food productsExtends the Business and Occupation tax exemption, sales and use tax deferral on manufacturing facilities, and warehouse tax remittance adopted for fruit and vegetable products in 2005 to seafood and dairy products and ends... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| HB 2033 2005–06 |
Municipal b & o taxationModifies the apportionment requirements with respect to gross income earned from printing and publishing activities for cities that impose business and occupation taxes as of 2008. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| HB 2606 2005–06 |
Volunteer fire personnelAuthorizes a volunteer fire fighter working for a city, town, or fire protection district to serve as an elected public official or hold an appointed public office, provided there is no legal prohibition preventing him or her... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| HB 2348 2005–06 |
Aluminum smeltersExtends a number of tax incentives for aluminum smelters through January 1, 2012. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 23, 2006 |
| HB 2958 2005–06 |
Nontoxic shotCreates additional penalties for individuals convicted of the unlawful hunting of birds because of a failure to abide by a Fish and Wildlife Commission rule regarding the use of non-toxic shot. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| HB 3190 2005–06 |
Semiconductor clusterLowers the Business and Occupation tax rate to 0.275 percent for manufacturers of semiconductor materials. | Deb Wallace (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 16, 2006 |
| HB 1641 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationChanges the penalty for failing to register a vessel and display registration from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 3085 2005–06 |
Public lands statutesChanges the maximum dollar amount allowed for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to directly sell valuable materials from $20,000 to $25,000, consistent with legislation enacted in 2003. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2608 2005–06 |
VFF&RO's relief & pensionAdds performance of other officially assigned secondary duties, including maintenance, public education, inspections and being on call or standby under the orders of the chief or other designated officer to the definition of... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1276 2005–06 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that the Governor sign certain significant legislative rules. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1279 2005–06 |
Public access to hearingsRequires child in need of services hearing to be open to the public unless the judge finds that closing the hearing is in the best interests of the child. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 1466 2005–06 |
Motorcycles/traffic signalsAllows motorcycles to turn left after one cycle at a signalized intersection equipped with a vehicle detection device that fails to register the presence of the vehicle. | Dennis Flannigan (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2655 2005–06 |
Metropolitan prk dist fundAuthorizes county treasurers to disburse metropolitan park district funds through electronic funds transfers and warrants issued. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2740 2005–06 |
Forest practicesRequires the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Ecology to evaluate the current laws and processes regulating forest practices and the conversion of forest land to non-forestry uses. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2850 2005–06 |
Open space programReduces interest charged on back taxes for land removed from the current use farm and agriculture program. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2957 2005–06 |
Timber purchasesDelays from 2007 to 2010 the expiration date of a requirement that data concerning timber purchases be reported to the Department of Revenue. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2364 2005–06 |
Credit union & state charterPersonal property, services, and extended warranties that are acquired by a state credit union from a federal, out-of-state, or foreign credit union as a result of a conversion or merger are exempt from use tax. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 7, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3311 2005–06 |
Private propertyDeclares that this act is intended to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property except if... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2903 2005–06 |
Academic achievement reformRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to reimburse school districts for administration of diagnostic assessments in grades 9 and 10. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3064 2005–06 |
Services to childrenExcludes the military basic allowance for housing from the definition of income when determining eligibility for medical assistance to pregnant women and their infants. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3301 2005–06 |
Food service rulesProvides that the rules for food service must provide an exemption to the cold holding temperature standard of forty-one degrees or colder for an establishment that purchased their equipment prior to May 2, 2005, and the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |