Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Charles Ross
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2786 2011–12 |
Scratch ticket machinesEstablishes the electronic gaming revenue act. Authorizes electronic scratch ticket devices to house-banked card room licensees. Grants specific authority to the state lottery commission to regulate electronic scratch ticket... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2794 2011–12 |
Financial businesses B&O taxEliminates the business and occupation tax deduction for interest on first mortgages and deeds of trust on residential properties for financial institutions that operate in more than 10 states. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2811 2011–12 |
B&O taxes/local governmentProhibits cities from implementing throwback business and occupation taxing provisions. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2812 2011–12 |
B&O taxes/state and localDevelops a collaborative process between the department of revenue and cities to increase uniformity between state and local business and occupation taxes. Creates a uniformity work group to review and make recommendations to... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2570 2011–12 |
Metal property theftCreates a task force to formulate suggestions for state policy regarding regulation of commercial and nonferrous metal property theft. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 233, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2535 2011–12 |
Juvenile gang courtAuthorizes counties to establish and operate juvenile gang courts, where juvenile offenders involved in criminal gangs may receive evidence-based services designed to reduce gang-related offenses while under continuous court... | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2582 2011–12 |
Health care services billingRequires hospital-owned or operated provider-based clinics that charge a facility fee to notify patients that they may receive a separate billing for a facility fee. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1328 2011–12 |
Operation of motorcyclesSuspends temporarily certain provisions related to motorcycle equipment standards and helmet use with respect to the operation of motorcycles on closed roads during a parade or public demonstration that has been permitted by a... | Kevin Van De Wege (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| HB 1334 2011–12 |
Civil judgments for assaultRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to deduct 15 to 20 percent of an inmate's wages or gratuities for the payment of a civil judgment for assault that has been awarded as monetary damages to a correctional officer or... | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1636 2011–12 |
Amateur sports officialsExcludes services performed by amateur sports officials from employment for unemployment compensation purposes. | Dave Upthegrove (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| HB 1037 2011–12 |
Correctional inmate claimsPlaces limitations on a correctional inmate's ability to bring certain court actions without paying filing fees if the inmate has had three previous actions dismissed on the grounds that the actions were frivolous or malicious. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| HB 1567 2011–12 |
Peace & reserve officersRequires an applicant offered a conditional offer of employment as a peace officer or reserve officer to submit to a background investigation, including a check of criminal history. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| HB 1031 2011–12 |
Ballot envelopesRequires the county auditor to send voters a security envelope to conceal the ballot. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 29, 2011 |
| HB 1406 2011–12 |
Building safety mutual aidEstablishes the Intrastate Building Safety Mutual Aid (IBSMA) System to provide a reciprocal exchange of resources and assistance among member jurisdictions. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 215, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 29, 2011 |
| HB 1145 2011–12 |
Mail theftEstablishes the crime of Mail Theft as an unranked class C felony offense. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| HB 1182 2011–12 |
Tampering with a witnessChanges the unit of prosecution for Intimidating a Witness and Tampering with a Witness. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| HB 1183 2011–12 |
Medical schools and studentsProhibits medical schools from entering into agreements with hospitals or physicians that would prevent them from allowing medical students to participate in clinical rotations. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 22, 2011 |
| HB 1719 2011–12 |
Vehicle passengers/liabilityMakes state and local government employers, as well as private employers, immune from liability for injuries suffered by unauthorized third-party occupants of vehicles owned, leased, or rented by those employers. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| HB 1206 2011–12 |
Criminal justice participntsMakes harassment of a criminal justice participant a seriousness level III, class C felony offense. | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 64, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 14, 2011 |
| HB 1227 2011–12 |
Restaurant corkage feesAllows domestic wineries and restaurants to enter into an agreement to waive a corkage fee. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 14, 2011 |
| HB 1016 2011–12 |
Firearm noise suppressorsAllows the use of a contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of a firearm if the suppressor is legally registered and possessed under federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 1150 2011–12 |
Small business violationsExtends from two business days to seven calendar days the time an agency must provide a small business to correct a violation before the agency imposes a fine, civil penalty, or administrative sanction. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 11, 2011 |
| HB 3182 2009–10 |
Unfunded mandatesModifies or makes optional certain requirements imposed by the state on local governments, including school districts' truancy obligations. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| HB 1679 2009–10 |
Public safety personnelReimburses members of the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF Plan 2) and the Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) totally disabled in the line of duty for any payments made... | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| HB 2717 2009–10 |
Leave from state facilitiesRestricts the circumstances under which a person committed to a state institution or facility to determine competency, restore competency, or as a result of a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity may leave that... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |