Charles Ross
Representative
· Republican
· District 14
· most recent term 2013–14
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33
Bills as prime sponsor
8
of those became law
328
Bills co-sponsored
5,941
Recorded votes
0.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1928 2009–10 |
Minimum wage rate for minorsSets the minimum wage rate for minors. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1987 2009–10 |
Limited outdoor burningAllows burning of organic debris on the first and third Saturdays in November in an urban growth area with a population of 10,000 people or less unless prohibited by the county or prevented because of air quality conditions. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 1993 2009–10 |
Using two fishing polesAllows the use of two fishing poles per fishing license holder for use on selected state waters. Requires license holders to purchase a two-pole stamp for a fee of ten dollars to use a second pole. Directs proceeds from the... | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2048 2009–10 |
School facilities/weaponsProhibits a person from possessing on school facilities certain nonfirearm-related weapons that have the capacity to inflict death or substantial bodily harm. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2184 2009–10 |
Privately operated manliftsDefines "privately operated manlift" in chapter 70.87 RCW (elevators, lifting devices, and moving walks). | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2188 2009–10 |
Illegal alien offendersRemoves the requirement of approval by the sentencing court and the prosecuting attorney in the county of conviction as a prerequisite to placing an alien offender on conditional release status. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2189 2009–10 |
Parking & business improvmntRevises provisions regarding parking and business improvement areas. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2209 2009–10 |
Sp sex offender sentencingLimits special sex offender sentencing alternatives to the immediate victim's family members. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2216 2009–10 |
WA state bar associationTransfers and places exclusively in the Washington state supreme court all mandatory, regulatory, licensing, and disciplinary functions regarding the practice of law and the administration of justice in this state currently... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2294 2009–10 |
Criminal offenders/safetyRequires the department of corrections to: (1) Establish and utilize a validated, evidence-based risk assessment instrument consistent with national best practices that classifies offenders as high risk, moderate risk, and low... | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | 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 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 2415 2009–10 |
Criminal street gangsCreates two types of crimes relating to gang intimidation and increases the penalties. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2520 2009–10 |
Yakima Co. sup. court judgesIncreases the number of superior court judges in Yakima county. Provides that the additional judicial position becomes effective only if the county documents its approval of the position and its agreement that it will pay out... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2550 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 conduct... | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| HB 2691 2009–10 |
Growth management actSuspends the requirements of chapter 36.70A RCW (growth management act) for counties and cities if the average rate of total unemployment in the county, seasonally adjusted, as determined by the employment security department,... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | 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 |
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