Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bruce Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1233 2015–16 |
Groundwater for domestic useThe state's water relinquishment policy is made inapplicable to lawful unpermitted groundwater withdraws used for domestic purposes. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1341 2015–16 |
Fishing guide/unlawfullyCreates the crime of Unlawfully Engaging in Fishing Guide Activity, which makes punishable as a gross misdemeanor the failure of a holder of certain licenses to perform any duty related to catch record cards or to violate any... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1366 2015–16 |
Resident'l habilitation ctrsRequires the department of social and health services to continue to: (1) Provide respite services in residential habilitation centers; and (2) Develop respite care in the community with a goal of allowing clients to access... | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1367 2015–16 |
Patients w/ devel disabilityRequires the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to develop and administer a centralized grant program for institutions for programs designed to develop training projects focused on improving services to adult... | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1395 2015–16 |
Stay-at-work & self-insuredAllows the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) to make administrative expenditures related to the self-insured employer and Stay at Work programs without an appropriation. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1664 2015–16 |
License plates/one, optionalAllows the issuance of one license plate for certain vehicles. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1823 2015–16 |
Food processing tax prefsExtends the expiration date for food processor tax preferences from 2015 to 2025. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1881 2015–16 |
Carbon content of fuelProhibits the executive branch from adopting rules, without prior express direction from the Legislature, related to fuel standards or that establish a carbon reduction requirement for fuel distributors or vehicles based on... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1885 2015–16 |
Property crimes, impacts ofCreates a new felony property offense sentencing grid with reduced standard ranges. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1889 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsLimits the growth management hearings board's authority to hear petitions challenging the regulation of permit-exempt wells. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2027 2015–16 |
Gambling devices regulationAllows a business to possess gambling devices or components of authorized gambling devices without first obtaining a license, provided: (a) the business registers with the Gambling Commission; (b) the devices and components... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2148 2015–16 |
State auditorAuthorizes local governments to request a private financial audit by a Certified Public Accountant firm, in lieu of one by the State Auditor. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2164 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer bckgrnd chkRevises background check requirements for firearms transfers between and among persons who are not otherwise disqualified from legally possessing a firearm. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2293 2015–16 |
Presidential electorsModifies provisions regarding presidential electors. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2294 2015–16 |
Abortions/public funds useRestricts public funding of abortion unless the abortion is determined to be medically necessary. Prohibits the secretary of the department of health from entering into contracts, distributing grants, or directing funds to any... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2331 2015–16 |
Invasive species councilChanges the expiration date of the Washington State Invasive Species Council from June 30, 2017, to June 30, 2022. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2336 2015–16 |
Workers' comp./claim closureRequires the Department of Labor and Industries to adjudicate a self-insured employer's request to close a claim within 90 days of the request. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2337 2015–16 |
Workers' comp./60-mnth limitEstablishes a 60 month limit on temporary time-loss benefits for injured workers. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2338 2015–16 |
Workers' comp./max med imprvProvides that temporary time-loss benefits for injured workers terminate when a worker reaches maximum medical improvement. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2361 2015–16 |
School levy lid revs./delayDelays for one year, changes to the school district formula for calculating school districts' maximum maintenance and operation levy authority, and corresponding local effort assistance provisions. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2378 2015–16 |
Caseload forecast councilRequires the Caseload Forecast Council (CFC) to forecast the number of non-Medicaid persons expected to enroll in qualified health or dental plans offered by the Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange). | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2390 2015–16 |
National guard empl. rightsRequires the Attorney General to take enforcement action to protect a state service member's employment rights after the Adjutant General has attempted to resolve the matter with the employer. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2412 2015–16 |
Apple commissionChanges the procedure for nominating candidates for unexpired terms on the Washington Apple Commission. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2537 2015–16 |
State spending prgs. reviewRequires new statutory state spending programs to include an expiration date that is no more than ten years from the effective date of the spending program. Requires a bill that enacts a new statutory state spending program to... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2542 2015–16 |
WA motion picture industryExtends the expiration date for business and occupation tax credits that may be earned for contributions made to the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |