Bill Grant
Representative
· Democrat
· District 16
· most recent term 2007–08
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152
Bills as prime sponsor
36
of those became law
1,076
Bills co-sponsored
14,428
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2424 1995–96 |
Fermented apple ciderIn lieu of the base tax on table wine, cider is to be taxed at the base rate of 3.59 cents/liter. The "cider" taxed in this manner contains not less than 0.5 percent nor more than 7 percent of alcohol by volume and is made... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2462 1995–96 |
Cooling services regulationThe statutes governing heat suppliers are amended to include cooling services. "Cooling service" is defined as the development, production, transmission, distribution, delivery, furnishment, or sale of a chilled medium... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2529 1995–96 |
Mineral resource landsWhen a county has classified mineral lands and mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance, the county must designate sufficient mineral resource lands in the comprehensive plans to meet the projected 20-year... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2543 1995–96 |
Punch boards and pull-tabsThe maximum limit on the cost of a single chance for punchboards or pull tabs is increased from 50 cents to $1.00. The practice of taxing the gross revenue or receipts from punchboards, pull tabs, and card rooms is changed. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2739 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyProcedures and standards are provided for the transition of all WCUSGA members to the federal share insurance program, and the statutes authorizing the existence of the association are repealed. Members must file a completed... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2894 1995–96 |
Aviation services fundingThe users who currently pay the aircraft fuel tax are exempt from paying the sales and use taxes on aircraft fuel. The aircraft fuel tax rate is increased from 3 to 6 percent of the weighted average retail sales price. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2953 1995–96 |
Flood areas/proprty tx relieInterest and penalties are forgiven on delinquent 1996 property taxes for personal residences damaged by flooding. The damage must have occurred between January 1, 1996 and May 1, 1996, and the residence must be located in a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2954 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tx exmptRepair of residential buildings damaged by flooding or construction of replacement residential buildings destroyed by flooding is exempt from sales and use tax. The building must be located in a county or Indian Nation listed... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2941 1995–96 |
Welfare programsRevises the time limits on public assistance. Revises provisions relating to requiring mandatory participation in the job opportunities and basic skills program. Designates procedures for the enforcement of child support orders. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 1421 1995–96 |
Distressed areas/busn incentThe state's package of incentives to encourage businesses to locate in economically distressed areas is amended and expanded. Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit The amount of tax credit available to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2866 1995–96 |
Legislator bill introductionAuthorizes each legislator to introduce three bills in each regular session of the legislature at public cost. Provides that after the legislator has introduced three bills, the legislator shall pay the cost of printing and... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2815 1995–96 |
Columbia/Snake rivers protctDeclares that the department shall not grant a waiver of the state water quality standards for total dissolved gas without providing at least thirty days prior notice and conducting an adjudicative proceeding under chapter... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2773 1995–96 |
Cooperative associationsAllows cooperative associations to make and execute marketing contracts to regulate the sale of their agricultural products. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2715 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1066 1995–96 |
Smoking in the workplaceAny department rule restricting smoking in the workplace must include provisions permitting smoking policies agreed to by employers and employees. An employer's policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1271 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsState agencies and local governments are required to report lobbying activities on a monthly basis rather than a quarterly basis. The reporting requirements apply to both employees of the agency or local government and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1739 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must delegate the authority to approve hydraulic projects located within harbor areas to cities, towns, and counties when certain conditions are met. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2563 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2564 1995–96 |
Property exempt from taxatnExempts from property taxation the portion of land otherwise taxed under the current use tax provisions that is subject to restrictions on harvesting timber or the production of agricultural or horticultural produce or crops... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2477 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt impact feesRepeals RCW 82.02.050, 82.02.060, 82.02,070, 82.02.080, 82.02.090, and 82.02.100. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
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