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 2651 2005–06 |
Animal informationExempts from public disclosure the information submitted by an individual or business for participation in a state or national animal identification system, except for information used in reportable animal health... | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| HB 1641 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationChanges the penalty for failing to register a vessel and display registration from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 3085 2005–06 |
Public lands statutesChanges the maximum dollar amount allowed for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to directly sell valuable materials from $20,000 to $25,000, consistent with legislation enacted in 2003. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 14, 2006 |
| HB 2372 2005–06 |
Hunter educationDirects the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create non-monetary incentives to encourage more individuals to volunteer their time as hunter education instructors. | Don Cox (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 9, 2006 |
| HB 1276 2005–06 |
Significant legislative ruleRequires that the Governor sign certain significant legislative rules. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2622 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licensesAllows concealed pistol license reciprocity for a person who is at least 21 years old and has a license from an otherwise qualifying state even if that state issues licenses to persons under age 21. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2658 2005–06 |
ORV data baseRequires the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation to create a public, statewide Geographic Information System database that maps public lands open for off-road vehicle use. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2693 2005–06 |
Commercial driver's licensesAllows the Department of Licensing to enter into agreements with adjoining states to treat the operators of farm vehicles and emergency equipment from those states in the same fashion as Washington citizens. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2740 2005–06 |
Forest practicesRequires the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Ecology to evaluate the current laws and processes regulating forest practices and the conversion of forest land to non-forestry uses. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2765 2005–06 |
Hazards to motorcyclesLimits the requirement to post a warning for motorcyclists to construction areas on a paved public highway, county road, street, bridge, or other thoroughfare commonly traveled. | David Buri (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2424 2005–06 |
Tax exemption/farm fuelExempts farmers from sales and use tax on diesel fuel used for non-highway farming activities. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 6, 2006 |
| HB 2428 2005–06 |
Oil & gas/cost-reimbursementAllows the Department of Natural Resources to enter into cost-reimbursement agreements with oil and gas operators to recover costs incurred in carrying out compliance-related requirements. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3170 2005–06 |
Hydrogen highwayDesignates State Route 5 as Washington Hydrogen Highway. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 3311 2005–06 |
Private propertyDeclares that this act is intended to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property except if... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2006 |
| HB 3306 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxDeclares that a tax in an amount equal to the federal credit is imposed on every transfer of property of a resident. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1746 2005–06 |
Arson offendersRequires arson offenders convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of arson in the first and second degree to register with the county sheriff. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 3064 2005–06 |
Services to childrenExcludes the military basic allowance for housing from the definition of income when determining eligibility for medical assistance to pregnant women and their infants. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3269 2005–06 |
Smoking roomsDeclares that "smoking room" means a room in a public place designated as a smoking room in which persons under the age of eighteen are prohibited and in which smoking is permitted. Smoking rooms must meet the ventilation... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 3220 2005–06 |
Freight mobility planningFinds that: (1) Washington state is uniquely positioned as a gateway to the global economy. As the most trade-dependent state in the nation, per capita, Washington's economy is highly dependent on a freight mobility network... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3221 2005–06 |
Alien firearm licensesDeclares that, it is a class C felony for a nonimmigrant alien residing in Washington to carry or possess any firearm, without having first obtained an alien firearm license. | Jim Moeller (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3223 2005–06 |
Gov control of propertyIntends by this act to protect the use and value of private property while providing for a healthy environment and ensuring that government agencies do not damage the use or value of private property, except if necessary to... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| HB 3212 2005–06 |
Protection from sex offenderProtects children, vulnerable adults, and communities from sex offenders and kidnapping offenders by imposing minimum sentences for rape in the first and second degrees, indecent liberties, rape of a child in the first and... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| HB 3176 2005–06 |
Punch boards and pull tabsProvides that, at the option of the county, city-county, city, or town, the taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs for commercial stimulant operators may be based on the gross receipts from the operation of the games, and may... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2006 |
| HB 3145 2005–06 |
Civics educationCreates a civics instruction pilot program in no more than fifteen counties. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2006 |
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