Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Orcutt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1691 2005–06 |
State forest landsAlters the distribution of revenue generated from Forest Board Transfer Lands so that revenue otherwise earmarked to the State General Fund is instead redistributed proportionally among the other local taxing districts in the county. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1692 2005–06 |
Management of forest landsRequires the Department of Natural Resources to deed Forest Board Transfer Lands back to a county that requests the ownership of the land within its boundaries. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1693 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditModifies the definition of "average tax rate" for the purposes of the high technology research and development business & occupation tax credit such that the rate is based on the total taxable amount, and not just total taxable income. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1721 2005–06 |
Tribal municipalities/taxingPermits the Department of Revenue to administer and collect a tribal sales tax in Quil Ceda Village on the Tulalip Reservation. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1723 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditModifies the calculation of the high technology research and development business & occupation tax credit to reflect all qualified research and development spending and the service activities tax rate of 1.5 percent. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1762 2005–06 |
Sales and use tax revenuesDeclares an intent to provide ongoing funding assistance to local governments to meet these challenges without increasing the overall tax burden on the citizens of the state of Washington. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1785 2005–06 |
Direct mailRemoves B&O, retail sales, and use tax from separately stated delivery charges for direct mail. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1801 2005–06 |
Farm & agr land tx exemptionExempts from the state real estate excise tax certain sales of farm and agricultural lands. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1807 2005–06 |
Motorcycle helmetsRestricts motorcycle helmet requirements only to persons under twenty-one. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1831 2005–06 |
Damage to livestockExpands the wildlife damage crop compensation program to include damage done to livestock by predatory wildlife. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1845 2005–06 |
Unclaimed propertyModifies certain requirements regarding notification of apparent owners of unclaimed property. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1877 2005–06 |
State civil service lawChanges the definition of "manager" for purposes of the Washington Management System. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1882 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle & special fuelExempts from the business and occupation tax income received by a vehicle fuel distributor from another such distributor from the wholesale of petroleum products for subsequent resale. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1925 2005–06 |
Federal clean water actProvides assistance to small counties and cities facing legal liability and costs associated with an action filed under the federal clean water act's citizen suit provision. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1953 2005–06 |
Cougar control pilot projectProvides a mechanism for counties other than Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Chelan, and Okanogan to participate in the cougar hunting pilot project created by the 2004 Legislature. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1955 2005–06 |
Emergency service vehiclesExempts the purchase of emergency service vehicles by local government from sales and use tax. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1975 2005–06 |
Trail maintenance/nonprofitsExempts trail maintenance by nonprofit organizations from the business and occupational tax, retail sales, and use taxes. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1980 2005–06 |
Excise tax administrationEnacts statutory changes proposed by the Department of Revenue for purposes of clarifying excise statutes and improving administration of excise taxes. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1982 2005–06 |
Harmful algae bloomsDesignated the Department of Ecology as the lead state agency to coordinate, plan, and direct the state's algal bloom control and prevention efforts. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2040 2005–06 |
Tax on motorcycle salesExempts motorcycles and off-road vehicles from sales tax if transported out-of- state in a vehicle or trailer owned by a nonresident. | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2046 2005–06 |
Tuition waiversAuthorizes public institutions of higher education to waive tuition for students who are dependents of members of the Washington National Guard ordered into federal active military service for more than 30 days to serve in a... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2135 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plan updatesAmends RCW 36.70A.130 relating to extending the deadlines and update frequency of comprehensive plan updates. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2150 2005–06 |
Urban growth areasAmends RCW 36.70A.110 to provide that an urban growth area designated in accordance with this act may include within its boundaries a freeway junction that serves any city or town that was once served by a state roadway, which... | Richard Curtis (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2182 2005–06 |
Public assistance debit cardProhibits the use of public assistance benefits through the Electronic Benefits Transfer system for any items other than the listed necessities. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |