Shelly Short
Senator
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 2025–26
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127
Bills as prime sponsor
32
of those became law
928
Bills co-sponsored
12,326
Recorded votes
1.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1792 2015–16 |
Wolf conserv. & mgmt planRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to amend the existing wolf management plan to better address the wolf recovery rate and uneven distribution that has occurred since the plan's initial adoption, including changing... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1845 2015–16 |
Pharmaceutical wasteRequires the Department of Ecology (Department) to convene a stakeholder workgroup in order to evaluate pharmaceutical waste management policies and encourages the Department to use enforcement discretion until the work group... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1852 2015–16 |
Pediatric oral servicesAllows pediatric dental coverage to be offered as part of a qualified health plan within Washington's health benefit exchange. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1881 2015–16 |
Carbon content of fuelProhibits the executive branch from adopting rules, without prior express direction from the Legislature, related to fuel standards or that establish a carbon reduction requirement for fuel distributors or vehicles based on... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1886 2015–16 |
Initiative 594, full repealRepeals Initiative Measure No. 594 relating to criminal and public safety background checks for gun sales and transfers. Provides for submission of this act to a vote of the people. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1889 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsLimits the growth management hearings board's authority to hear petitions challenging the regulation of permit-exempt wells. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1922 2015–16 |
Small loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1933 2015–16 |
Group B water systemsAuthorizes a local health jurisdiction to review and approve the design and construction of certain group B water systems. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1963 2015–16 |
Ecology & DFW, land useRequires the Department of Ecology (ECY) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to support significant agency actions with empirical science. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1968 2015–16 |
Religious objectorsAccommodates the civil rights of religious objectors to mandatory payments to labor organizations. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1969 2015–16 |
Medical marijuana/PTS, TBIRevises the definition of "terminal or debilitating medical condition," for purposes of the medical use of cannabis act, to include posttraumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1998 2015–16 |
PUD natural gas productionAuthorizes public utility districts to produce and utilize renewable natural gas for internal operations. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2022 2015–16 |
Natural disaster econ recov.Creates the Natural Disaster Economic Recovery Account (Account) to support the economic recovery in areas affected by a natural disasters. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2038 2015–16 |
Eminent domain/econ develAllows private property to be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by a public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2053 2015–16 |
Govt private proprty actionsRequires government authorities to provide just compensation to property owners when land use ordinances, regulations, or policies adopted pursuant to the growth management act or as part of a land use permitting decision... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2067 2015–16 |
Grandparents/child placementRequires a court that orders an out-of-home placement for a child under the juvenile court act to order the child placed with a qualified grandparent unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the placement... | Representative (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2107 2015–16 |
Wolf conservation and mgmtRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to amend the existing wolf management plan to better address the wolf recovery rate and distribution patterns that has occurred since the plan's initial adoption. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2108 2015–16 |
Foster care and influenzaProhibits the department of social and health services from denying a license to serve foster children for lacking proof of influenza immunizations for individuals living in the foster home. | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2165 2015–16 |
Assessments and stds/schoolsEliminates the use of common core state standards and assessments in this state and makes changes in current law to effectuate this change. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2215 2015–16 |
State land purchasesProhibits the department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, the recreation and conservation office, and the parks and recreation commission from purchasing any landholding from a third-party seller, or... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2225 2015–16 |
Coal-fired generation unitsProhibits the utilities and transportation commission from issuing a financing order or otherwise authorizing an electrical company or its financing subsidiary to issue securitized bonds or to recover from ratepayers capital... | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2251 2015–16 |
Timber-felling equip tx exemEstablishes a sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of qualifying timber-felling equipment by eligible timber harvesters. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2294 2015–16 |
Abortions/public funds useRestricts public funding of abortion unless the abortion is determined to be medically necessary. Prohibits the secretary of the department of health from entering into contracts, distributing grants, or directing funds to any... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2313 2015–16 |
Tobacco and vapor productsProhibits selling or giving tobacco products or vapor products to a person under the age of 21. | Tina Orwall (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2367 2015–16 |
Public non-common schoolsAddresses: (1) Charter public schools; (2) Educational programs not in common schools; and (3) Funding from the Washington opportunity pathways account. Makes appropriations. | Chad Magendanz (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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