Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kirk Pearson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2196 2001–02 |
School district revenuesAmends RCW 28A.150.250 and 76.12.120 relating to distribution of school district revenues. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2234 2001–02 |
Motor vehicle tax repealRepeals RCW 35.58.273, 35.58.274, 35.58.275, 35.58.276, 35.58.277, and 35.58.278. Applies retroactively to January 1, 2000. | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2270 2001–02 |
Academic improvementProvides for academic improvement through education planning, focused assistance, and data analysis and reporting. Declares an intent to continue to follow the findings and intent in RCW 28A.655.005. Repeals RCW 28A.655.050. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 2293 2001–02 |
Antiterrorism act of 2002$ Enacts the Antiterrorism Crime Act of 2002. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1906 2001–02 |
Farm equipment tax exemption$ Exempts farmer = s machinery and equipment from the state property tax. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| HB 2138 2001–02 |
Rural economic development$ The business and occupation tax rate for manufacturers of dairy products is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.138 percent. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| HB 1048 2001–02 |
TERS$ Increases the post-retirement maximum employment allotment for TRS plan 1 retirees to 840 hours. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1286 2001–02 |
Salmon eggs$ The Department of Fish and Wildlife is prohibited from destroying salmon that originated from a hatchery for the purpose of destroying viable eggs that would otherwise be useful for replenishing fish runs as determined by... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 337, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1498 2001–02 |
Hunting &fishing licenses$ Allows Department of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers to require a person age 18 or older that is hunting or fishing to exhibit photo identification if the person purchased their hunting or fishing license over the... | Brock Jackley (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| HB 1655 2001–02 |
Fish &wildlife committee$ Authorizes a four-year pilot program creating an advisory committee for the Fish and Wildlife Commission composed of disabled hunters and fishers. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| HB 1120 2001–02 |
Teachers/lapsed certificatn$ Authorizing the conditional employment of teachers with lapsed certificates under certain conditions | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1899 2001–02 |
Professional licenses$ Prohibits the use of social security numbers and driver = s license numbers as part of a professional license. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 2104 2001–02 |
Forest fire protection$ Declares legislative intent that the costs of fire protection for forest lands be shared between forest landowner assessments and the state. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 2105 2001–02 |
Small forest landowners$ A small forest landowner who is unable to cut any timber because of restrictions under the forest practices rules may be eligible to participate in the riparian easement program. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1015 2001–02 |
Gasoline additives$ Prohibits the intentional addition of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) to fuel after December 31, 2003. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1859 2001–02 |
Electrc generatng facilities$ Expands the current sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind, solar, or landfill gas to fuel cells and to smaller generation facilities (200 watts or more). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 2001 |
May 8, 2001 |
| HB 1371 2001–02 |
Emergency service personnel$ Permits surviving spouses and children of "emergency service personnel" killed in the line of duty to purchase health care benefits from the Public Employees' Benefits Board. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1995 2001–02 |
Civil forfeitures of proprty$ Places the burden of proof on the law enforcement agency to show, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the real or personal property seized is subject to forfeiture. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 168, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 2049 2001–02 |
Technical assistance program$ Prohibits agencies from issuing civil penalties during follow-up visits for violations not previously identified in a previous technical assistance visit. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1018 2001–02 |
Disaster tax relief$ Sales tax exemptions are created for labor and service charges associated with moving houses, demolishing houses, or cleaning up debris in an area that has been declared as a federal landslide disaster area. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |