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 2333 2009–10 |
Volunteer state park hostsRequires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to attempt to recruit and maintain volunteers to serve as park host in all state parks. | Jim McCune (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2386 2009–10 |
72-hour budget review periodProhibits hearings or votes on an appropriation-related bill or revenue-related bill until seventy-two hours after the bill is made publicly available. Prohibits amendments offered to an appropriation-related bill or... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2408 2009–10 |
Zoning modification noticesRequires local governments considering modifications of zoning requirements to notify affected real property owners. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2413 2009–10 |
Criminal street gang offensePermits civil forfeiture of property used to facilitate a criminal street gang-related offense. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2414 2009–10 |
Criminal street gang activtyAuthorizes the legislative authority of a county or municipality to adopt procedures in an ordinance for the filing of a nuisance action against a criminal street gang member or a building or unit used to aid or promote... | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2425 2009–10 |
Eminent domainProhibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development. | Jay Rodne (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2427 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersRequires double scoring for prior felony offenses that are domestic violence-related and single scoring for prior non-felony offenses that are domestic violence-related for purposes of calculating an offender's sentence. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2432 2009–10 |
Hydroelectric generationAllows electricity from hydroelectric generation facilities that commenced operation before March 31, 1999 to qualify as an eligible renewable resources under the Energy Independence Act (Initiative 937). | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2439 2009–10 |
Church property/farmers mrktExempts from property tax church property loaned or rented to a nonprofit organization for the purpose of a farmers market. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2446 2009–10 |
Weed mgmt on F & W landRequires the Fish and Wildlife Commission to develop, before making a real estate purchase, long-term noxious weed management plans for any parcels of undeveloped real estate that it is considering for purchase. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2456 2009–10 |
Local councilmembers & fundsAuthorizes a code city or town with a mayor-council form of government to include the population of any state correctional facility within its jurisdiction in calculating the population thresholds pertinent to determining the... | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2491 2009–10 |
Land mgmt by state agenciesRequires the State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Natural Resources to coordinate their respective agency land use plans with all applicable local government officials. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2500 2009–10 |
Decisions under SEPA/reviewCreates a cause of action that allows a party to bring a lawsuit under the State Environmental Policy Act if they are adversely affected by a judicial challenge to the adequacy of an Environmental Impact Statement or to a... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2504 2009–10 |
Renewable fuel contentFindings and Intent. The Legislature finds that in 2006 the state committed to establish a market for alternative fuels, and required state agencies to use an increasing percentage of biodiesel to operate state fleets. | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2509 2009–10 |
DNR/firefighting funds useAuthorizes the Department of Natural Resources to use funds from the Forest Fire Suppression Assessments and the Landowner Contingency Forest Fire Suppression Account to clean firefighting equipment in order to minimize the... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2633 2009–10 |
DSHS pharmacy audit programEstablishes requirements to regulate non-fraud audits of pharmacy providers under state medical assistance programs. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2653 2009–10 |
Greenhouse gas reportingEliminates duplication in federal and state greenhouse gas reporting requirements. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2692 2009–10 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardsAbolishes the three current growth management hearings boards and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to a single growth management hearings board. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2708 2009–10 |
State energy freedom actProhibits the department of ecology or any other state agency from adopting or enforcing a state, regional, or national program to regulate the emission of greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy, without express... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2709 2009–10 |
State firearms freedom actAdopts the Washington state firearms freedom act of 2010. Exempts a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured and retained in Washington from federal regulation under the commerce clause of the United States... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2710 2009–10 |
Right to constitutional govtEnsures that all laws and rules adopted by the federal and state governments are firmly grounded in their respective constitutions so that those governments might return to their proper realms and focus on the essential... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2711 2009–10 |
Right to protection actAdopts the Washington state right to protection act of 2010 and the constitutional rights of self-defense. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2712 2009–10 |
Washington state sovereigntyCreates the Washington state sovereignty and federal tax escrow account act of 2010. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2713 2009–10 |
State sheriff first actAdopts the Washington state sheriff first act of 2010. Regulates arrests, searches, and seizures by federal employees. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2714 2009–10 |
Anonymous political speechAdopts the right to anonymous political speech act of 2010 by clarifying that state law does not require or authorize the release of the name, signature, and/or address of any individual who signs an initiative or referendum petition. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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