Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Blake
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2472 2009–10 |
Sea urchins and cucumbersExtends the expiration of the fees and taxes used to retire the Sea Cucumber and Sea Urchin Dive Fishery Licenses until 2013 or until the number of licenses is reduced to 20. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2479 2009–10 |
Higher learning fee exempMakes mandatory the tuition and fee waivers for children of any law enforcement officer or firefighter who lost his or her life or became totally disabled in the line of duty while employed by any public law enforcement agency... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2480 2009–10 |
Sustainable rec work groupProvides the Department of Natural Resources with specific authority to assess user charges on individuals or groups interested in accessing specific recreation sites or hosting specific events on public land. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2505 2009–10 |
Nonindustrial forestsChanges the nature of both the alternative plans process and riparian buffer harvest exemption in the Forest Practices Rules to be based on the amount of timber harvested and not the size of the harvested parcel or total ownership. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2508 2009–10 |
Water right processingAuthorizes a coordinated cost-reimbursement process for water right applications. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2511 2009–10 |
Motorcycle profilingRequires law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and institute training to stop motorcycle profiling. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2542 2009–10 |
Land use plans/waterRequires the Department of Commerce to contract with a consulting firm to produce a comparative review of local land use plans adopted by local governments and the water availability found in those planning areas. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2569 2009–10 |
Outdoor recreation infoAuthorizes the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to collect information relating to outdoor recreational access on a page of its website that is only accessible to license holders. | Hans Dunshee (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2598 2009–10 |
Dredged riverbed materialsChanges the instances when a landowner may sell, transfer, or dispose of dredge spoils removed from the rivers adjacent to Mount St. Helens without paying compensation to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), so that any... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2604 2009–10 |
Surface water diversionsExempts water diversions from the Skagit River for agricultural purposes from state application and permit requirements if the diversion is made within the tidally influenced portion of the Skagit River. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2624 2009–10 |
Adult offender supervisionRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to identify the states from which it receives the highest number of offenders for supervision; determine the feasibility and cost of establishing memoranda of understanding with... | Troy Kelley (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2639 2009–10 |
Pipe tobaccoExempts pipe tobacco from the prohibition against shipping certain tobacco products purchased by mail or through the internet to Washington consumers. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2690 2009–10 |
Voluntary intoxicationPrevents a criminal defendant from using the fact of voluntary intoxication as evidence to demonstrate the lack of a mental state that is an element of a charged crime. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2696 2009–10 |
Col. river salmonid fisheryRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop a legislative proposal that would authorize a permit-only commercial salmonid fishery in the lower portion of the Columbia River promoting the harvest of hatchery-origin... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2702 2009–10 |
Ballot title informationAddresses ballot title information with regard to a property tax levy. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2703 2009–10 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides certain protections for a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2806 2009–10 |
Livestock inspectionAddresses livestock inspection with regard to: (1) Self-inspection; (2) Fees for replacement copies of official brand inspection documents; (3) Official health certificate or certificate of veterinarian inspection; (4) Time... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2823 2009–10 |
Retirees resuming servicePermits retired volunteer firefighters that are at least age 65 and have been collecting a pension for at least three months to resume volunteer firefighting. | Dan Kristiansen (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2857 2009–10 |
Renewable energy targetsProvides an additional form of compliance with the annual eligible renewable resources targets for qualifying utilities experiencing low load growth. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2863 2009–10 |
Food assistance/ag deptTransfers the Emergency Food Assistance Programs at the Department of Commerce and the Department of General Administration to the Department of Agriculture on July 1, 2010. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2866 2009–10 |
Natural resource infractionsAuthorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to enter an agreement under the Interlocal Cooperation Act to delegate and accept enforcement... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2891 2009–10 |
William D. Ruckelshaus CtrExtends a provision that temporarily prohibits counties and cities from amending or adopting critical areas ordinances (CAOs) as they specifically apply to agricultural activities by one year to July 1, 2011. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2912 2009–10 |
Local excise taxes/countiesDirects stadium-related tax sources in King County to dedicated accounts once the obligations for stadium debt are paid. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2917 2009–10 |
Accountancy board, transferTransfers the Washington State Board of Accountancy to the Department of Licensing. | Mike Sells (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2951 2009–10 |
Bonneville power adminClarifies the applicability of business and occupation tax to conservation programs with the Bonneville power administration. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |