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 1104 2017–18 |
Unlawful entry/private prop.Creates three new crimes: (1) trespass to unlawfully collect resource data; (2) unlawfully collecting resource data; and (3) trespass to access adjacent or proximate land. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1113 2017–18 |
Excess liquor revenue dist.Modifies the distribution of state revenues from the Liquor Revolving Account to local governments and the State General Fund. | Dave Hayes (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1132 2017–18 |
Seed buyer & dealer disputesRequires seed buyers to seek mediation before seeking a legal action to remedy damages in excess of $5,000. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1135 2017–18 |
Oil spill planning/railroadsExempts railroads hauling food-grade vegetable oil from oil spill contingency plan requirements, if a railroad does not haul other types of oils for which a contingency plan is required. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1156 2017–18 |
ATVs on county roadwaysModifies population threshold for default authorization for the operation of on-road usage of wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on certain county roads. | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1178 2017–18 |
Religion/gov. discriminationEstablishes the protection of the rights of religious exercise and conscience from the government discrimination act. Prohibits the state from taking discriminatory action against a person on the basis that the person... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1180 2017–18 |
Veterans with disabilitiesProvides an annual complimentary Discover Pass for any state resident veteran with a service-related disability rating of 100 percent. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1181 2017–18 |
Pistol sales databaseProhibits the department of licensing from keeping copies or records of applications to purchase pistols or copies or records of pistol transfers or sales. Requires the department to eliminate copies or records of pistol... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1190 2017–18 |
Firearm owners databaseProhibits the department of licensing from keeping copies or records of applications to purchase pistols or copies or records of pistol transfers. Requires the department to eliminate copies or records of pistol purchase... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1242 2017–18 |
Investigational med. productAllows an eligible patient and his or her treating physician to request that a manufacturer make an investigational product available for treatment of the patient. | Brandon Vick (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1245 2017–18 |
Product labeling tax incent.Provides a tax credit, in computing business and occupation taxes, of ten thousand dollars per product line per taxable year for a person who voluntarily labels a line of products: (1) For food offered for retail sale in the... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1249 2017–18 |
HydroelectricityAmends the definition of "eligible renewable resource" to allow hydroelectricity from additional types of generation facilities to count toward annual renewable energy targets under the Energy Independence Act (EIA). | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1265 2017–18 |
Feminine hygiene products txProvides a sales and use tax exemption on feminine hygiene products. | Melanie Stambaugh (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1268 2017–18 |
Pedestrian infrastructureExempts the construction of sidewalks, sidewalk extensions, paths, and pedestrian walks from State Environmental Policy Act review processes so long as the project does not include certain features. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1270 2017–18 |
Firearm safety productsExpands the current sales and use tax exemption for gun safes to include firearm safety products. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1271 2017–18 |
Discover pass penaltyReduces the penalty for failing to display a Discover Pass, vehicle access pass, or day use permit from $99 to equal the $30 sales price of the Discover Pass. | Mark Harmsworth (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1299 2017–18 |
Cattle feedlots/odor & dustIncludes cattle feedlots implementing specified best management practices pursuant to the feedlot's fugitive dust control plan within the agricultural activities that are exempt under the Washington Clean Air Act from certain... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1306 2017–18 |
DNA testing/paternityEstablishes the Evans family relief act. Authorizes a man to file a petition in superior court to rescind an acknowledgment of paternity, challenge a presumption of paternity, or contest an adjudication of paternity if genetic... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1315 2017–18 |
Impounded livestockCreates a right of first refusal for a person to request placement of certain impounded unbranded livestock in their custody if the owner is not found. | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1348 2017–18 |
State water code prioritiesProvides that regardless of the priority date established for minimum instream flows, such flows have an inferior priority relative to water rights applied to beneficial use for potable water supply, water for agriculture and... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1349 2017–18 |
Groundwater wells/water lev.Considers de minimis impacts from permit-exempt withdrawals of groundwater to be forever fully mitigated in light of the beneficial impacts on fish habitat that accrue from investments in state water resource improvement. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1350 2017–18 |
Local growth mngmnt planningEstablishes the locally operated growth management act. Addresses local jurisdictions electing to participate in local operated growth management. Abolishes the growth management hearings board. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1382 2017–18 |
Groundwater withdrawalsCreates a presumption, in the absence of conclusive information to the contrary, that a groundwater withdrawal from a permit-exempt well will not impair a minimum flow of a surface water body. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1399 2017–18 |
Wild deer & elk prop. damageExpands the scope of crops eligible for compensation as a result of wildlife damage from commercial crops to agricultural crops in general. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
| HB 1407 2017–18 |
Contract harvesting programRemoves expiration dates for various elements of the Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) contract harvesting program. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2018 |
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