Joel Kretz
Representative
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2023–24
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122
Bills as prime sponsor
28
of those became law
746
Bills co-sponsored
13,955
Recorded votes
1.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1161 2011–12 |
Small forest landownersExpands the definition of qualifying timber for the Forest Riparian Easement Program (FREP) to include certain trees left voluntarily unharvested. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1162 2011–12 |
Natural resources managementStreamlines natural resources management. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1200 2011–12 |
Meat inspection programCreates a fee-based state Meat Inspection Program. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1210 2011–12 |
Salmon fishing time/Puget SdRequires, with exceptions, the Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt rules ensuring equal commercial salmon fishing time between gill nets and purse seines in the Puget Sound. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1238 2011–12 |
Pistol possession/age req.Authorizes a person eighteen years of age or older to possess a concealed pistol license. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1240 2011–12 |
Impact fees moratoriumEstablishes a moratorium on the imposition of impact fees. Expires June 30, 2013. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1282 2011–12 |
Fish and wildlife departmentMakes changes regarding the chapter of law administered by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife relating to wildlife issues, wildlife-related commercial operations, fisheries issues, law enforcement, fires,... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1283 2011–12 |
Acreage/open space taxationModifies provisions of the open space taxation act by authorizing an owner of land desiring current use classification to include adjacent land used by an electric light and power company or gas company through an easement or... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1296 2011–12 |
Water commission/creationCreates the Washington State Water Commission to manage the state's water resources. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1297 2011–12 |
Water right beneficial useExtends the time permitted to put water to beneficial use from five to 15 years for the purposes of relinquishment. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1338 2011–12 |
Real estate excise taxRequires the greater of the selling price or assessed value of property to be used as the taxable base for the real estate excise tax for certain multi-parcel transactions. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1388 2011–12 |
State energy code changesProhibits implementation of the adopted 2009 changes to the State Energy Code until April 1, 2012. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1433 2011–12 |
Prevailing rate of wageRequires that a complaint concerning nonpayment of prevailing wage rates be filed within 30 days of the date that an interested party knew or should have known of the potential violation. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1441 2011–12 |
Surplus trans. propertyProvides a right of repurchase, subject to certain restrictions, to property owners whose properties were originally acquired through condemnation by the Washington State Department of Transportation and are later declared... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1533 2011–12 |
Off-road motorcyclesAuthorizes the use of off-road motorcycles on highways: (1) Having a speed of thirty-five miles or less; or (2) Forty-five miles or less in counties consisting of islands whose only connection to the mainland are ferry routes. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1537 2011–12 |
Traffic safety ed by parentAllows a person under the age of 18 to satisfy all of the requirements and meet all of the conditions related to completing a traffic safety education course by completing a course offered by a parent or guardian if the parent... | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1539 2011–12 |
Off-road vehicle accountsReduces administrative costs and increases the distribution of fuel tax revenue to strengthen off-road vehicle accounts. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1577 2011–12 |
Drivers' license applicantsProhibits the Department of Licensing (DOL) from issuing a driver’s license or an identicard that is valid for identification purposes unless the applicant can document that he or she is a United States citizen or is lawfully... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1584 2011–12 |
Initiative and referendumProhibits signature gatherers for initiative or referendum petitions from being within fifteen feet of entrances and exits of certain stand alone or retail stores, unless authorized by the property owner. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1642 2011–12 |
Pacific salmon productionCreates a mechanism to enhance the production of Pacific salmon. Creates the Puget Sound commercial salmon commission which exists primarily for the benefit of the people of the state and its economy. Levies a Puget Sound... | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1729 2011–12 |
Firearm safety devices/safesEstablishes the Eddie Ryan public safety act of 2011. Requires a governmental agency that purchases, receives, possesses, uses, or issues a firearm to ensure that the firearm includes or is accompanied with a firearms safety... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1777 2011–12 |
Development/ag activitiesProvides relief to the agriculture industry by extending a moratorium on the amendment or adoption of development regulations adopted under the growth management act to protect critical areas as they specifically apply to... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1779 2011–12 |
Joint and several liabilityModifies provisions relating to joint and several liability. | Senator (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1782 2011–12 |
WorkFirst and child careRequires that the moneys contained in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and state funds for TANF programs, including the WorkFirst program, must be used in accordance with legislative policy set... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1823 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camerasEliminates the authorization for automated traffic safety cameras. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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