Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ed Orcutt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2967 2003–04 |
Sex crimes against minorsEstablishes mandatory sentences for sex crimes against children. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3003 2003–04 |
Excise tax paymentIncreases the payment period for excise taxes to twenty-five days. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3016 2003–04 |
Excise tax accountingProvides that a taxpayer may elect to file returns based on cash receipts or accrual basis, regardless of which method is used for the taxpayer's regular books of account. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3018 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesEstablishes veterans' license plates. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 3024 2003–04 |
State-owned farmlandLimits the acreage of state lands segregated into farm units or receiving project water within an irrigation district that contracts for certain federal reclamation project waters. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| HB 2801 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxIncreases the three income thresholds in the senior citizens property tax relief program from $30,000 to $35,000, $24,000 to $28,000, and $18,000 to $21,000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2857 2003–04 |
Declaration of IndependenceRequires the teaching of the relationship of the Declaration of Independence to the constitutions of the United States and Washington state. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| HB 2731 2003–04 |
Storm water discharge permitAuthorizes the department to issue storm water general permits under the national pollution discharge elimination system of the federal clean water act if such permits are required to comply with federal standards or are... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2747 2003–04 |
Internet filtering/librariesDeclares that a computer that: (1) Is located in a lending library supported by public funds, public school library or media arts center, or in the library of a public institution of higher education; (2) Can access the... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| HB 2684 2003–04 |
Defining timber landIncludes land that is dedicated to incidental uses compatible with the growing and harvesting of timber in the definition of the term "timber land," for the purposes of calculating the land's current use. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| HB 2605 2003–04 |
Outdoor burningSpecifies that outdoor burning may be allowed in an area of the state that is not actively deemed a nonattainment area by the state or federal government, unless other provisions in state law require otherwise. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2616 2003–04 |
Significant leg rulesRequires that, before proposing a new rule or amending an existing rule that meets the definition of a significant legislative rule under RCW 34.05.328, a state agency shall adopt a finding of necessity demonstrating that the... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| HB 2494 2003–04 |
Firearms industryProvides that the firearms industry may not be sued by a public or private entity or individual for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting or arising from the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, sale, or use of... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| HB 1245 2003–04 |
Timber harvest/trust landsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to sell up to 10 percent of the total annual volume of timber offered for sale from state forest lands through a contract harvesting process. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1247 2003–04 |
Aqtc land valuable materialsAllows the Department of Natural Resources to consider, before rewarding a contract for the sale of valuable materials, whether a high bidder has within the past five years failed to execute other sales in which he or she was... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1249 2003–04 |
Dept of natural resourcesProvides the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with the discretionary authority to indemnify a contracting party against loss or damage. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1342 2003–04 |
Hunter edu certificationExempts certain classes of individuals with a military background from the requirement of obtaining certification of completion of a course in hunting safety and sportsmanship prior to being issued a hunting license. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1454 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsExtends the business and occupation (B&O) tax credit allowed to high technology businesses for certain expenditures associated with research and development (R&D) indefinitely. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1556 2003–04 |
District court judgesIncreases the number of district court judges in Clark County from five to six. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 1751 2003–04 |
Semiconductor clusterCreates a preferential business & occupation (B&O) tax rate for manufacturers or processors for hire engaged in the manufacturing of semiconductor materials. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2249 2003–04 |
License renewal/militaryAllows a member of the armed forces to renew any state-required license without incurring a late renewal fee if the he or she was unable to renew the license on time because of out-of-state military service. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2411 2003–04 |
Outdoor burningAuthorizes outdoor burning in areas that were formally given a nonattainment designation by the federal government because of air quality. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2434 2003–04 |
Agency rules & leg hearingsProvides that an agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the legislature has had the opportunity to hold a public hearing on the proposed rule. Declares that this act does not apply to: (1) Emergency rules adopted in... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| HB 2388 2003–04 |
Voting requirementsEstablishes procedures to ensure that persons who vote are United States citizens. Repeals RCW 29A.08.230. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| HB 2389 2003–04 |
Aggravated multiple murderAmends the aggravated first-degree murder statute when there is more than one victim to remove the requirement that the murders were a part of a common scheme or plan or a single act, and to apply regardless of when or where... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |