Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Vincent Buys
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1289 2015–16 |
State energy code, adoptionEstablishes that the energy code for residential and non-residential buildings is the 2012 Washington State Energy Code (Code), as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and as amended by the State Building Council... | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1291 2015–16 |
Residential fire sprinklersModifies fire sprinkler system contractor provisions relating to credentialing requirements for the design and installation of sprinkler systems. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1296 2015–16 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsAuthorizes a person holding a tobacco products retailer license to apply through the business licensing system for a special endorsement as a cigar lounge or retail tobacconist shop. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1301 2015–16 |
Fantasy sports contestsExempts from any classification of gambling, fantasy competitions which are considered by the state as games of skill. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1310 2015–16 |
NFPA, bldg code council/stdsRequires the State Building Code Council (Council), instead of the Chief of the Washington State Patrol (Chief), to promulgate rules and regulations for smoke detection devices installed in dwelling units. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1326 2015–16 |
Public art works/trans fundsProhibits funds appropriated to a state transportation agency, and state funds provided to other state agencies or local authorities by grants, contracts, or other means for transportation projects, from being expended to... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1338 2015–16 |
Municipal waters, diversionAllows a municipality that discharges foreign water into the Nooksack River to claim and divert an equal amount of water from the Nooksack River at a municipality-owned diversion point located no more than 1 mile upstream from... | Vincent Buys (R-42) | 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 1346 2015–16 |
Hunting opportunity/st. landCommissions a pilot project to allow hunting in four state parks over the course of three years. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1350 2015–16 |
Supreme crt election distr'sRequires the secretary of state, in cooperation with the chief justice, to assign by lot: (1) Each supreme court judicial position to be filled in November 2018 to a judicial district; and (2) Each judicial position to be... | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1358 2015–16 |
Trans. project taxes & bondsPrevents the proceeds of bonds issued for transportation purposes from being used to pay sales and use taxes. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1374 2015–16 |
Agency contract informationVoids any clause within a contract between state or local agencies and private vendors that prevents disclosure of either the existence or purpose of the contract. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1375 2015–16 |
Trespass on private propertyIncludes public officials and employees as persons subject to the crime of trespass, with certain exceptions; | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1379 2015–16 |
Feb, April special electionsEliminates the special elections in February and April. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1381 2015–16 |
Aluminum smelter tax prefsExtends the reduced business and occupation (B&O) tax rate for aluminum smelter manufacturing and wholesaling until January 1, 2022. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1384 2015–16 |
Dental professionalsPermits dental hygienists and dental assistants to take impressions under certain circumstances. Authorizes the issuance of a limited license to dental hygienists who actively practice or are licensed in Canada. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1385 2015–16 |
Revenue growth for educationEstablishes the kids first act. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1394 2015–16 |
Land use permit processProvides that the vested rights doctrine is not limited by statutory codification | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1400 2015–16 |
Higher ed budget info/onlineRequires the Education Research and Data Center (ERDC) to post the college, school, or department-level actual expenditure records submitted by each institution, beginning October 1, 2015. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1423 2015–16 |
Female genital mutilationCreates the crime of female genital mutilation. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1427 2015–16 |
Property tax relief programsIndexes the income threshold for the senior citizen property tax exemption program, senior citizen property tax deferral program and widows and widowers of veterans property tax assistance program to inflation in calendar year... | Drew Stokesbary (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1434 2015–16 |
Forage fish spawning habitatAuthorizes the department of fish and wildlife to establish reasonable conditions on hydraulic project permits issued for the protection of certain forage fish spawning habitats. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1435 2015–16 |
Ocean vessels/moorage facilsProvides an exemption to requirements for demonstrating vessel insurance coverage at the time of entering into a moorage agreement for a specific class of vessel referred to as a legacy commercial ocean vessel. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1454 2015–16 |
Industrial insurnce benefitsProhibits industrial insurance benefits, other than medical benefits, from being paid to or on behalf of a worker or to his or her spouse, child, or dependent if the worker's being under the influence of or affected by... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1522 2015–16 |
Intrastate meat inspectionCreates the State Meat Inspection Program for all livestock produced and meat processed within the state. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |