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 1795 2005–06 |
Employee wages & benefitsAllows employers in specified hospitality-related industries to elect to pay their tipped employees an adjusted minimum tipped wage rate. | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1801 2005–06 |
Farm & agr land tx exemptionExempts from the state real estate excise tax certain sales of farm and agricultural lands. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1804 2005–06 |
Concealed pistol licensesRequires that, approximately ninety days before the license expiration date, the department of licensing shall mail a renewal notice to the licensee at the address listed on the concealed pistol license application or, if the... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1807 2005–06 |
Motorcycle helmetsRestricts motorcycle helmet requirements only to persons under twenty-one. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1831 2005–06 |
Damage to livestockExpands the wildlife damage crop compensation program to include damage done to livestock by predatory wildlife. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1855 2005–06 |
Church prprty tax exemptionRevises property tax exemptions related to churches and other religious organizations. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1874 2005–06 |
Sales & use tax exemptionsProvides a sales and use tax exemption for the modification or construction of facilities financed with voter-approved bonds. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1924 2005–06 |
SEPA & critical area appealsAwards prevailing or substantially prevailing state and local agencies attorneys' fees in appeals involving the state environmental policy act and critical areas. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1925 2005–06 |
Federal clean water actProvides assistance to small counties and cities facing legal liability and costs associated with an action filed under the federal clean water act's citizen suit provision. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1949 2005–06 |
Zero-based budget reviewsProvides that, in the omnibus operating budget bill or in other legislation, the legislature shall identify agencies on which a zero-base budget review or a modified zero-base budget review shall be conducted during each... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1953 2005–06 |
Cougar control pilot projectProvides a mechanism for counties other than Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Chelan, and Okanogan to participate in the cougar hunting pilot project created by the 2004 Legislature. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1957 2005–06 |
Employer-provided hlth insProvides a business and occupation tax credit for employer-sponsored health coverage and contributions. | John Serben (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1960 2005–06 |
Arbitration/long-term careAuthorizes long-term care facilities to offer arbitration agreements to residents. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1971 2005–06 |
Farm equipment tax exemptionExempts from the state and local retail sales and use tax services and parts for machinery and equipment used by a farmer for growing, raising or producing agricultural products. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1972 2005–06 |
Hunter education trainingDirects the department to increase the number of courses providing the hunter education training program created in RCW 77.32.155. The department must reduce the current backlog of applicants waiting to take the training... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1982 2005–06 |
Harmful algae bloomsDesignated the Department of Ecology as the lead state agency to coordinate, plan, and direct the state's algal bloom control and prevention efforts. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1983 2005–06 |
Open space taxationRevises provisions pertaining to the taxation of land valued under the open space program. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2008 2005–06 |
Election law compliancePrescribes penalties to ensure compliance with state election law by public election officers. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2139 2005–06 |
Sex educationProvides that each school district, at least one month before the presentation in any classroom, assembly, lecture series, or other group setting, of information regarding sex education or other matters pertaining to sexual... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2146 2005–06 |
Cultured aquatic productsDeclares that, for the purposes of chapter 15.85 RCW, private sector cultured aquatic products are livestock. Declares that "livestock" means any animal raised on a farm for use or profit. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2147 2005–06 |
Privately produced troutExempts certain trout from the tax levied under RCW 82.08.020. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2151 2005–06 |
Urban creeksProvides that within six months after the effective date of this act, the city shall prepare a draft long-term creek restoration plan. The city shall involve the public and interested organizations in creating the draft plan... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2227 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle weight feesFinds that the transportation of farm goods is a vital component to the state's economic stability, development, and prosperity. Finds that the option of purchasing monthly and semiannual gross weight permits provides a... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2237 2005–06 |
State agricultural landsProvides that, if the department acquires agricultural lands, the department must maintain a five percent rate of return on the land in perpetuity. If the department fails to maintain a five percent rate of return on the land... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2256 2005–06 |
Public emplys bill of rightsFinds that it is a substantial governmental interest to: (1) Extend to public employees protections similar to those afforded to private sector employees regarding reporting and accountability for their bargaining... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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