Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Buck
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2373 2005–06 |
Riparian flood damageDirects the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to give equal consideration to protection of fish life, public safety, and private property when reviewing hydraulic projects. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2411 2005–06 |
Sex offender punishmentIncreases the minimum term for Rape of a Child in the first degree and Child Molestation in the first degree when the perpetrator was unknown to the victim. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2417 2005–06 |
Tax relief/farm machineryExempts farmers from state sales and tax on the purchase of used farm machinery and equipment. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2476 2005–06 |
Sex offenders & kidnappersCreates four new crimes: Sexual Victimization in the first degree, sexual victimization in the second degree, Failure to Report an Unregistered Sex Offender, and Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device. | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1635 2005–06 |
Ambulance services fundingAuthorizes cities to establish ambulance services to be operated as public utilities. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 482, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1758 2005–06 |
Public disclosureProhibits agencies from denying public records requests because they are overly broad; allows agencies to respond to requests on a partial or installment basis. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1124 2005–06 |
Signs & banners over highwayPermits the use of signs, banners, or decorations over highways in unincorporated areas under certain circumstances. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1406 2005–06 |
Specialized forest productsDefines "specialty wood" as certain species of wood with special characteristics that may be used for making musical instruments or ornamental boxes and requires a specialized forest products permit or true copy to harvest,... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1696 2005–06 |
Fish & wildlife violationsExpands the crime of unlawful recreational fishing in the first degree to include fishing for or possessing a species of fish that is listed as endangered or threatened. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| HB 1210 2005–06 |
Short-term fishing licensesAuthorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue temporary one-day through five-day combination fishing licenses for fish, shellfish, and seaweed. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 26, 2005 |
| HB 1211 2005–06 |
Deer & elk huntingGrants the Fish and Wildlife Commission with the authority to offer a multiple season big game permit that allows the holder to hunt deer or elk during more than one general hunting season. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1346 2005–06 |
Hydraulic project approvalReorganizes Chapter 77.55 RCW, Construction Projects in State Waters, and repeals certain sections. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1491 2005–06 |
Aquatic lands statutesConsolidates and updates the statutory language that governs the Department of Natural Resources' management of aquatic lands without making substantive changes. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 155, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| HB 1695 2005–06 |
Resident/hunting & fishingAllows the children of Washington residents who do not reside in Washington to purchase a hunting and fishing license at the lower resident rate. | David Buri (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1958 2005–06 |
Fisheries buyback programsExtends from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2010 the expiration of certain taxes and fees earmarked for buying back licenses in the commercial sea urchin and sea cucumber fisheries. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| HB 1657 2005–06 |
Bridges across waterwaysWaives the cost of a right-of-way for local governments that plan to build a bridge or trestle over aquatic lands, and requires the local government to pay the cost of natural resources damages that are not already covered by... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 1891 2005–06 |
Reclaimed water permitsAuthorizes private utilities to obtain reclaimed water permits. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 14, 2005 |
| HB 2802 2003–04 |
Nonambulatory livestockMakes the knowing transport or acceptance of live nonambulatory livestock to, from, or between designated facilities a criminal violation of the state's animal cruelty laws. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| HB 1328 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesLowers B&O tax rate from 1.5 percent to 0.275 percent for licensed boarding homes. | Bill Fromhold (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2788 2003–04 |
Care provider insuranceBroadens eligibility for participation in state-paid liability insurance programs for health care providers to include private for-profit clinics. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| HB 2454 2003–04 |
DNR/voluntary contributionsAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to solicit and receive voluntary contributions for the operations and maintenance of public use and recreation facilities. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| HB 2598 2003–04 |
Adm rule change venueExpands, for a limited time, where persons in certain geographical locations may petition for declaratory judgment challenging an agency rule. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 2987 2003–04 |
Motorcycle insuranceRequires insurers to inform prospective insureds about the availability of underinsured motor vehicle coverage for motorcyles or motor-drive cycles if the insurer writes that type of coverage. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 3051 2003–04 |
Child custody/Indian childAdds notice provisions regarding the Indian Child Welfare Act in the statutes dealing with third party custody petitions, adoptions, dependencies, and children in need of services and at-risk-youth proceedings. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| HB 1064 2003–04 |
Highway signsThe state's uniform standards on traffic control devices may allow the use of signs, banners, or decorations over highways in unincorporated areas under limited circumstances. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 2004 |