Vincent Buys
Representative
· Republican
· District 42
· most recent term 2017–18
2017–18 · House · R · LD 422015–16 · House · R · LD 422013–14 · House · R · LD 422011–12 · House · R · LD 42
64
Bills as prime sponsor
12
of those became law
466
Bills co-sponsored
5,171
Recorded votes
0.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2454 2013–14 |
Water quality trading progrmDirects the State Conservation Commission, in partnership with the Department of Ecology, to further explore where the concept of regulatory compliance through water quality trading can be tested. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 27, 2014 |
| HB 2208 2013–14 |
Heavy civil constructionModifies the self performed work by General Contractor/Construction Managers for heavy civil construction work. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2014 |
Mar 19, 2014 |
| HB 1783 2013–14 |
Health district bankingAuthorizes a health district (district) to act as custodian of funds, to keep records of receipts and disbursements, and to draw, honor, and pay all warrants and checks with the approval of the board of health of the district. | Larry Seaquist (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2098 2013–14 |
Conforming amends/state govtMakes technical corrections needed as a result of reorganizing and streamlining central service functions, powers, and duties of state government. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2126 2013–14 |
Community forest trust acctCreates a new, unappropriated account to be used by the Department of Natural Resources as an accounting tool for community forest trust management. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2405 2013–14 |
Hemp/commercial animal feedRequires the Washington State Department of Agriculture to evaluate whether hemp and hemp products should be allowed as a component of animal feed. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2459 2013–14 |
Hunter safetyProvides the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife with the authority to issue two new fees related to hunter education training programs. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2517 2013–14 |
Wildlife conflict fundingCreates a new account from which the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) can make compensation payments due to losses of crops or livestock from deer, elk, bears, wolves, or cougars. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 2552 2013–14 |
Signature gatheringRequires paid signature gatherers and signature gathering businesses that use paid signature gatherers to register with the Office of the Secretary of State. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| HB 1135 2013–14 |
Cottage food operationsIncreases the gross income limit for cottage food operations from $15,000 to $25,000. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1595 2013–14 |
Initiative and referendumGrants the powers of initiative and referendum to all counties that are not home rule charter counties, and requires the legislative authorities of such counties to establish petition forms and procedures for circulating petitions. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 1771 2013–14 |
Unmanned aerial vehiclesRequires approval before public agencies can obtain a public unmanned aircraft system: from the Legislature for state agencies; and from a local governing body for local law enforcement agencies. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2114 2013–14 |
Public utility customer infoModifies an existing Public Records Act exemption for customer information held by a public utility to exempt from disclosure all customers' addresses, telephone numbers, electronic contact information, and specific utility... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2154 2013–14 |
Liquor license for fairsCreates a license allowing fairs to: (1) sell beer, wine, and spirits for on-premises consumption; (2) sell domestic beer and wine and craft spirits at retail for off-premises consumption; (3) sell growlers of beer for... | Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2186 2013–14 |
Sewer system selectionAuthorizes counties and cities to allow approved and conforming on-site sewage systems as an alternative to mandatory sewer system connections if the property is within an urban growth area and if connecting to a sewer system... | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2432 2013–14 |
Devel. disabilities servicesRequires that the Developmental Disability Administration identify stakeholders to participate in work groups, at their own expense, and report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature on issues raised by the July 31,... | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2458 2013–14 |
Invasive speciesReorganizes, amends, and expands on statutes providing for the prevention and integrated management of aquatic invasive species. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2528 2013–14 |
Publicly owned vehiclesAllow a vehicle registered as a confidential vehicle to be redeemed by an employee of the agency that is the titled owner under certain circumstances. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2717 2013–14 |
Sheep bloodIncludes sheep's blood as organic waste-derived material to be used in anaerobic digesters. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2014 |
| HB 2354 2013–14 |
Dairy inspection programThe expiration date for the dairy inspection program assessment is extended from June 30, 2015, to June 30, 2020. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2014 |
| HB 2144 2013–14 |
Marijuana excise tax revenueCreates a dedicated local jurisdiction marijuana fund, which receives 10 percent of the excise taxes collected by marijuana producers on sales to processors and 20 percent of the excise taxes collected by marijuana retailers... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2147 2013–14 |
Contractor certificationAllows persons who meet certain requirements to obtain an independent contractor exemption certificate from the Department of Labor and Industries. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2014 |
| HB 2427 2013–14 |
Wildfires/incendiary devicesCreates criminal liability for individuals who use or detonate incendiary ammunition, sky lanterns, or exploding targets on specific land use types during specified times of the year. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 4, 2014 |
| HB 1492 2013–14 |
School year requirementsContinues the State Board of Education's (SBE) authority to grant school districts a waiver to the 180 school day requirement for purposes of economy and efficiency. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 2014 |
| HB 2249 2013–14 |
2 climate zones/bldg codesEstablishes that the state's climate zones for building purposes are designated in statute and may not be changed by adoption of model codes or rules. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 2014 |
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