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 1840 2011–12 |
Large carnivores relocationRequires the capture and relocation of grizzly bears, wolves, or cougars to be conducted consistent with a program that provides for captured animals to be distributed upon release in the state's various natural area preserves... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1896 2011–12 |
Agricultural activitiesEnsures the continuance of agricultural activities through provisions in the growth management act. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1950 2011–12 |
Presidential electorsRemoves the state from the presidential national popular vote agreement. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 1982 2011–12 |
Quality nursing home careAuthorizes nursing facilities to assign qualified staff to perform duties concurrently in units that have beds serving clients with acuity needs that meet nursing facility level of care and in units where beds have been... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2015 2011–12 |
Computer data ctr equipmentModifies provisions relating to the sales and use tax exemption for qualifying businesses of eligible server equipment by: (1) Revising the definitions of eligible computer data center, eligible power infrastructure,... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2044 2011–12 |
Scratch ticket machinesEstablishes the gaming equity and fairness act of 2011. Extends electronic scratch ticket games to house-banked card room licensees. Creates the gaming equity and fairness account. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2045 2011–12 |
Tax prefs for Indian tribesEstablishes the tribal tax oversight act of 2011. Eliminates special tax preferences given to federally recognized Indian tribes in recent years and provides for additional requirements for the renewal of existing tax agreements. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2046 2011–12 |
Compacts, compact amendmentsEstablishes the contractual oversight and transparency act. Prohibits the governor from adopting, executing, or otherwise entering into any compact with another state, the federal government, Indian tribe or band, or other... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2098 2011–12 |
Short-barreled riflesAllows a person to possess, transport, acquire, or transfer a short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in accordance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2099 2011–12 |
Short-barreled shotgunsAllows a person to possess, transport, acquire, or transfer a short-barreled shotgun or short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in accordance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2108 2011–12 |
Workers' compensation reformReforms workers' compensation through authorization of voluntary settlements and creation of a return-to-work subsidy program. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2136 2011–12 |
State campaign financeEstablishes the campaign financing fairness act. Prohibits elected federal officials who are candidates for state office from soliciting or accepting contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2137 2011–12 |
Firearms & ammo in vehiclesProtects the rights of citizens to lawfully transport and store firearms within his or her private vehicle for lawful purposes in any place the vehicle is otherwise permitted to be. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2153 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows for one Discover Pass to be valid and transferrable between two vehicles. | Zack Hudgins (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2192 2011–12 |
Water mgmt/biofuel, organicCreates a perpetual appropriation of an annual aggregate of 100,000 acre feet of water from the main stem of the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers to be used for the irrigation of biofuel crops and organic crops. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2208 2011–12 |
Honor and remember flagDesignates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state emblem of the service and sacrifice of United States' service members who have given their lives in the line of duty. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2214 2011–12 |
Mammalian apex predator mgmtAuthorizes the Fish and Wildlife Commission to consider petitions for changing the classification of certain endangered, threatened, or sensitive species on a regional basis. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2364 2011–12 |
Fish & wildlife enforcementMakes a number of changes related to the enforcement policies of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the crimes primarily enforced by the WDFW. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2365 2011–12 |
Large wild carnivoresCreates the nonappropriated Wildlife Conflict Account to house any unspent funds from the State Wildlife Account at the end of each biennium, and authorizes the use of the Wildlife Conflict Account solely for the mitigation,... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2388 2011–12 |
Hydraulic code requirementsConsiders certain forest practices to have satisfied the requirement of having to obtain a hydraulic project approval from the Department of Fish and Wildlife if operating under an approved forest practices application. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2453 2011–12 |
Forest practices applicationProhibits, under certain circumstances, the department of natural resources from denying certain forest practices applications due to the presence of an archaeological object. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2533 2011–12 |
K-12 education expendituresRequires that the legislature enact K-12 appropriations before it may take action on other budget bills. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2552 2011–12 |
Govt actions/private proprtyRequires government authorities to provide just compensation to property owners for certain required actions on private property. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2561 2011–12 |
Water delivery/ski faciltiesAllows ski facilities to satisfy the requirement under the State Building Code that all applicants submit proof of a potable water supply by submitting evidence that the property has, on its premises or reasonably close to its... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2577 2011–12 |
DFW law enforcement vehiclesExempts the law enforcement bureau of the department of fish and wildlife from the state's motor vehicle transportation service. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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