Eric Robertson
Representative
· Republican
· District 31
· most recent term 2023–24
2023–24 · House · R · LD 312021–22 · House · R · LD 311997–98 · House · R · LD 311995–96 · House · R · LD 31
68
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
517
Bills co-sponsored
6,086
Recorded votes
1.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1302 1995–96 |
Food stamp crimesThe crimes relating to unlawful purchase or redemption of food coupons are amended to provide that it is illegal to purchase food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act or redeem food stamps as defined by the federal... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2595 1995–96 |
Vehicle impoundmentWhen a police officer orders an impound for the operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license, a license that has been expired for 90 days or more, or a suspended or revoked license, the registered tow-truck... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2687 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of 3 cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The fine structure consists of a set dollar amount, plus a certain number of cents per pound. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1142 1995–96 |
Students' personal beliefsA school district employee or other individual under the auspices of a school district may not require a student to submit to a survey, test, questionnaire, or examination that elicits the personal beliefs or practices of a... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1151 1995–96 |
Ammunition salesThe requirement for a license to sell ammunition is removed. The definition of "dealer" is amended to remove the sale of ammunition as part of the definition. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1361 1995–96 |
Arrest warrants/fax transmisCopies of warrants may be sent to law enforcement officers by electronic facsimile transmission. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1548 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe state auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee must administer audits of the State Investment Board (SIB). A performance must be done at least every four years, but may not be done any more frequently... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2178 1995–96 |
Disarming law enfrcmnt offcrA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2198 1995–96 |
Water rights claim filingA new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1996, and ends at midnight, June 30, 1997. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2199 1995–96 |
Water rightsThe department is required to issue a water right permit by June 30, 1997 to certain persons in any basin with 250 or more pending applications for permits to authorize uses commenced prior to 1993 and in which there is no... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2200 1995–96 |
Watershed plan/water resourcIn general, the county with the greatest population residing within a WRIA is the lead agency for local water resource planning in the WRIA. Such planning is not required; the lead county may choose to initiate the planning process. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2201 1995–96 |
Water transfers & changesInterdistrict Changes . When there is a request for a transfer of a water right from one district to another, the districts must concur that, in addition to existing criteria, that the proposed transfer does not adversely... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2203 1995–96 |
Hydraulic continuity critriaRules are established by statute for determining whether pumping ground water from a well is likely to cause substantial interference with surface water. If the water comes from a confined aquifer (i.e. under hydrostatic... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2207 1995–96 |
Offender releaseA defendant who is convicted of one of several offenses must be detained following conviction while pending sentencing. In addition, if the defendant files an appeal of one of those convictions, the court may not stay... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2219 1995–96 |
OffendersJuvenile Offender Provisions 1. Adult Jurisdiction Over Youthful Offenders Violent and sex offenders will be prosecuted as adults as follows: Violent and sex offenders: # Juveniles 16 and 17 years old who commit violent or... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2223 1995–96 |
Private property protectionProcedural requirements to adopt land use legislation. New procedural requirements are established for local governments to adopt land use legislation, other than emergency situations requiring the imposition of moratoria, or... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2240 1995–96 |
Hazardous devices handlingCertain work by hazardous devices technicians is exempt from the state explosives act. The type of work that is exempt includes normal and emergency operations, handling evidence, and operating and maintaining specially... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2264 1995–96 |
School district censorshipSchool district boards of directors must not censor any documents, writings, speeches, or records relating to the founding of the United States or the State of Washington because they contain religious references. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2266 1995–96 |
Child support collectionA court or the Office of Support Enforcement must not issue an order of payroll deduction or mandatory wage assignment for the enforcement of a child support obligation if the obligor has a history of timely payment of... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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