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 2094 2013–14 |
Tax revenue/DOT expendituresRequires the department of revenue to estimate the state general fund revenues derived from expenditures by the department of transportation and to notify the state treasurer of this amount. Requires the state treasurer to... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2095 2013–14 |
Trans project cost reductionExpands compensatory mitigation to include not only wetlands and uplands, but also other resources. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2096 2013–14 |
Trans project SEPA exemptionExempts certain transportation projects from the state environmental policy act. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2097 2013–14 |
DOT best mgmt practicesAddresses street, road, highway, and Washington state ferries facility construction, maintenance, or repair activities conducted in accordance with best management practices of the department of transportation. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2103 2013–14 |
Forested lands fire damagesCreates an exclusive civil cause of action against the owner of public or private forested land if a fire starts on or spreads from that land and causes damage to other forested lands. | Kristine Lytton (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2112 2013–14 |
Hydroelectric generation/BPAAllows incremental electricity produced as a result of efficiency improvements to hydroelectric generation projects whose energy output is marketed by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to qualify as an eligible... | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2113 2013–14 |
Contractor registrationRaises the dollar amount for work to be exempt from the requirement to register as a contractor from $500 to $1,200 and modifies advertising limits for work to be exempt. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2132 2013–14 |
School architectural plansRequires school districts that use voter-approved levies and bond funds, or receive state matching funds for school construction or renovation, to file the architectural plans with the Office of Superintendent of Public... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2133 2013–14 |
Student educational recordsRequires the Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee (JLARC) to determine the extent the 2011 amendments to federal regulations under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permit sharing of personally... | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2173 2013–14 |
Hydrocodone use/optometristsPreserves the ability of licensed optometrists to use hydrocodone products to treat pain, regardless of potential action by agencies of the federal government to reclassify these products as schedule II narcotics. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2174 2013–14 |
Parent decisions re: childProhibits the state or any political subdivision of the state, or any agency, officer, or employee thereof, from infringing the fundamental right of a parent to make decisions regarding the care, custody, supervision, and... | Roger Freeman (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2203 2013–14 |
Commercial aircraft tx prefsExtends certain aerospace tax preferences to the design, engineering, manufacturing, and repairing of commercial rotorcrafts. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 2204 2013–14 |
Rural cnty sales and use taxModifying county eligibility requirements for the sales and use tax deferral program for investment projects in high unemployment counties. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1652 2013–14 |
Impact fee paymentObligates counties, cities, and towns to adopt deferral systems for the collection of impact fees from applicants for residential building permits through a covenant-based process, or through a process that delays payment... | Marko Liias (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 21, 2013 |
| HB 1195 2013–14 |
PrimariesRepeals provisions related to holding no primary for a partisan office to fill an unexpired term in an odd-numbered year if no more than two candidates have filed for the office. | Sharon Wylie (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 2013 |
May 10, 2013 |
| HB 1412 2013–14 |
Community service/studentsRequires school districts to adopt a policy supportive of community service and providing an incentive for students who participate in community service. | Steve Bergquist (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1612 2013–14 |
Firearm offendersRequires the Washington State Patrol to maintain a felony firearm offense conviction database of felony firearm offenders, and creates registration requirements. | Mike Hope (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2013 |
May 8, 2013 |
| HB 1474 2013–14 |
Top 2 nonpartisan candidatesRequires that the names of the two candidates who receive the most votes in races for the office of justice of the Washington Supreme Court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, and the Superintendent of... | Jamie Pedersen (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 2013 |
May 7, 2013 |
| HB 1512 2013–14 |
Water/fire suppressionEstablishes and clarifies the authority of water purveyors to supply fire suppression water facilities and services for cities, towns, and counties, and to recover the costs of providing those facilities and services. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
| HB 1218 2013–14 |
DFW license suspensionsProvides separate suspension time periods for violating a suspension of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) privileges based on noncompliance with child support. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1397 2013–14 |
Sexual health educationRequires that public schools that offer sexual health education include information about the legal elements of sex offenses where a minor is a victim, the consequences upon conviction, and other information regarding sex offenses. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 2013 |
May 1, 2013 |
| HB 1770 2013–14 |
Commodity boards/membersAllows commodity boards created by marketing orders or agreements to appoint up to two nonvoting advisory members to the board. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 23, 2013 |
| HB 1074 2013–14 |
Plat approvalsIncreases the final plat approval submission timeline from nine to 10 years for qualifying final plats, and removes a requirement that an associated project be within city limits. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2013 |
Apr 18, 2013 |
| HB 1319 2013–14 |
Welcome home Vietnam vet dayRecognizes March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day and requires that the National League of Families' POW/MIA flag be flown by public entities on that date. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2013 |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| HB 2590 2011–12 |
Pollution liability agencyDelays the expiration dates for various aspects of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency until July 1, 2020. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2012, 1st Special Session |
May 2, 2012 |
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