Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roger Bush
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1571 2003–04 |
Child support paymentsRequires the Department of Corrections to take 15 percent from the gratuities earned by inmates working in class II through class IV programs in corrections facilities. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| HB 1074 2003–04 |
Impounded vehicle releaseIf a person is arrested for driving while their driver's license is suspended or revoked, the vehicle may be impounded. However, if it is found that the driver under arrest is not the owner of the vehicle, the police officer... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1289 2003–04 |
Temporary fishing licensesExempts active duty military personnel from a restriction limiting the use of temporary fishing licenses. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1379 2003–04 |
Traffic control agreementsCities, towns and counties are allowed to enter agreements with owner(s) of private roads or limited access roads owned or controlled by special districts to exercise traffic control jurisdiction on those roads. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| HB 1106 2003–04 |
Elections/sec of stateAllows for unannounced visits to county election offices. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1619 2003–04 |
DUI with children in vehicleAdds 60 days of ignition interlock use for a person convicted of drunk driving if he or she was carrying a passenger under the age of 16 at the time of the offense. | John Lovick (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1844 2003–04 |
Financial fraud equipmentCreates six financial fraud crimes pertaining to the use, possession, or production of payment instruments, identification, or devices used to produce fraudulent documents. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1845 2003–04 |
Public disclosure exemptionsBroadens the current public disclosure exemption for credit card numbers, debit card numbers, electronic check numbers, etc., by deleting the limitation when supplied to an agency for the purpose of electronic transfer of funds . | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 1854 2003–04 |
Joint operating agenciesAuthorizes cities and public utility districts that are members of a joint operating agency to contract with the agency for electricity from a specific project and for the ability of a project to produce electricity... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2007 2003–04 |
Commercial text messagesProhibits businesses in the state of Washington from sending commercial electronic text messages to a telephone number assigned to a Washington resident for cellular or page service equipped with short message capability. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2003 |
May 7, 2003 |
| HB 2197 2003–04 |
Initiative 790Removes the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan 2 (LEOFF 2) from the Pension Funding Council contribution rate-setting statute, and creates a LEOFF 2 rate-setting statute in the funding chapter. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 23, 2003 |
| HB 2064 2003–04 |
Military facilitiesRequires the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs (Joint Committee) to conduct a Washington military facilities study and make recommendations to the Governor and the state Legislature on actions needed to ensure... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 21, 2003 |
| HB 1318 2003–04 |
U. S. food codeWhen adopting rules for food service, the State Board of Health must consider the current version of the United States Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 1531 2003–04 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies under his authority. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 18, 2003 |
| HB 2505 2001–02 |
Civil disorder$ Prohibits the teaching or demonstrating of a device or technique capable of causing significant injury or death to persons if the device or technique is to be used in a civil disorder. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| HB 1646 2001–02 |
Alternative education$ Includes the Washington National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program as an alternative educational service provider and describes the funding formula for students enrolled in the program. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 2365 2001–02 |
State investment board$ The State Investment Board is expanded from 14 to 15 members. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| HB 1856 2001–02 |
Search & rescue activities$ With the approval of a student's parent and school principal, a student may be excused from school for up to five days each year to participate in state-recognized search and rescue activities. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2453 2001–02 |
Veterans' records$ Exempts veteran discharge papers from public records disclosure. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2501 2001–02 |
Chiropractic care$ Amends the Chiropractic Practice Act by removing the exclusions of herbal, animal, or botanic medicines in the rendering of dietary advice and nutritional supplementation. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 28, 2002 |
| HB 2386 2001–02 |
National guard$ Allows any member of the Washington National Guard, their spouse, or dependent to qualify for in-state tuition rates. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2441 2001–02 |
Joint comm on energy supply$ Modifies notice requirements for declarations of an energy supply alert or energy emergency and any requests for extensions. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2639 2001–02 |
Internet service providers$ Extends moratorium on taxation of Internet Service Providers from July 1, 2002, to July, 1, 2004. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 27, 2002 |
| HB 2466 2001–02 |
Multiple-unit dwellings$ Reduces the minimum city population cap from 50,000 to 30,000 for the multifamily housing property tax exemption program. | Dave Morell (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 26, 2002 |
| HB 2015 2001–02 |
Protecting personal info$ Requires an entity to destroy specified personal information and government-issued identification numbers in records that are subject to disposal. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 22, 2002 |