Tom Huff
Representative
· Republican
· District 26
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · House · R · LD 261997–98 · House · R · LD 261995–96 · House · R · LD 26
77
Bills as prime sponsor
16
of those became law
371
Bills co-sponsored
4,919
Recorded votes
3.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1949 1995–96 |
Vaccinations/antbiotics taxRevises RCW 82.04.050 to exclude vaccinations and antibiotics from the definition of retail sale. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1954 1995–96 |
Tenant screening co./B&O taxTenant screening services are not considered retail services; the tenant screening business does not have to collect sales tax from its customers regarding these services. Tenant screening services are selected business... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1970 1995–96 |
Diversity training/retaliatnMakes it an unfair practice to retaliate against a state employee based on their participation or nonparticipation in diversity training. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1986 1995–96 |
Growth managementMakes technical revisions to growth management provisions. Applies retroactively to July 1, 1990. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2070 1995–96 |
LBC renamedAll statutory references to the Legislative Budget Committee are changed to the Legislative Audit Committee. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2094 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationDirects the superintendent of public instruction to annually prepare, publish, and distribute the handbook. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2098 1995–96 |
Terrorist actsRequires the death penalty for a person convicted of a terrorist act resulting in the death of an innocent person. Requires expedited sentence reviews, appeals, or collateral attacks arising from a conviction of a terrorist act. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2099 1995–96 |
School construction fundingAppropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2100 1995–96 |
Private property regulationRequires a governmental entity to pay compensation to the owner of a parcel of real property for a restriction on the use of the property that reduces the fair market value of the owner's monetary interest by twenty-five... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2127 1995–96 |
Credit union guaranty assctnDeclares an intent to improve the liquidity of the guaranty association and its ability to respond to problems rapidly by having the association maintain a reserve, rather than the individual member credit unions. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2128 1995–96 |
Credit union real estat loanPlaces a percentage limitation based on the total assets of the credit union. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2129 1995–96 |
Guaranty associatn assessmntRevises RCW 48.32.145 and 48.32A.090 relating to permissible credits against the premium tax for guaranty association assessments paid by insurers. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2144 1995–96 |
B & O tax creditRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the credit from thirty-five to one hundred dollars multiplied by the number of months in the reporting period. Establishes a procedure to compute the tax credit for new businesses. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2166 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeDeclares that consent of the victim shall not be a defense to a prosecution under the act. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1279 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale of magazines by subscription for fund raising purposes by (1) educational institutions, or (2) nonprofit organizations engaged in activities for the benefit of boys and girls 19 years and younger is exempt from sales tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 2110 1995–96 |
Juvenile detentn faciltes/txA county with a population of less than one million may impose an additional sales and use tax of 0.1 percent if approved by the voters for the purpose of providing funds for costs associated with financing, design,... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1123 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 350, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1117 1995–96 |
Crimes at penal facilitiesFelony crimes that apply to offenders confined in state penal institutions are extended to apply to inmates confined in local jails. These crimes include prison riot, holding a hostage, preventing an officer from performing... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1209 1995–96 |
Commercial vehicle safetyBeginning January 1, 1996, the Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC's) terminal inspection program is transferred to the Washington State Patrol's commercial vehicle enforcement section. The WSP is responsible for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1889 1995–96 |
State auditor's officeReferences to the Division of Municipal Corporations and the Division of Departmental Audits are deleted. The State Auditor may appoint deputies and assistant directors as deemed necessary. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
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