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 2073 2017–18 |
Beef commissionProvides that the focus of the Washington State Beef Commission (Beef Commission) shall include the following responsibilities: promotion of the beef industry in a way that showcases the varied aspects of the industry;... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2017 |
May 8, 2017 |
| HB 2052 2017–18 |
Alt contracting methods certAllows the Project Review Committee to receive late applications for certifying public bodies to use certain alternative contracting methods. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2017 |
May 5, 2017 |
| HB 2064 2017–18 |
Industrial hemp/UCSAExcludes industrial hemp from the Washington Uniform Controlled Substances Act's schedules of controlled substances. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 27, 2017 |
| HB 1017 2017–18 |
School sitingProvides that the Growth Management Act (GMA) does not prohibit a county planning fully under the GMA from authorizing the extension of public facilities and utilities to serve a school sited in a rural area under certain... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 129, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 26, 2017 |
| HB 1375 2017–18 |
CTC course material costsRequires the community and technical colleges (CTCs) to provide information on the cost of textbooks and course materials and whether the course uses open educational resources to students during registration by either... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1503 2017–18 |
On-site sewage sys. mandatesDeclares that the Growth Management Act (GMA) does not preclude counties from certifying homeowners, or their family members or tenants, to inspect their on-site sewage systems (OSS). | Shelly Short (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 21, 2017 |
| HB 1257 2017–18 |
Wild beavers, release ofSpecifies that wild beavers from western Washington may be relocated only to another location in western Washington. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 20, 2017 |
| HB 1100 2017–18 |
Concealed pistol licenseRequires the Department of Licensing to mail a concealed pistol license (CPL) renewal notification to the license holder approximately 90 days prior to the expiration of the license. | David Taylor (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| HB 1120 2017–18 |
Regulatory fairness actExempts agencies that are able to demonstrate their proposed rule does not affect small businesses from completing a small business economic impact statement (SBEIS) as required by the Regulatory Fairness Act (RFA). | Norma Smith (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 19, 2017 |
| HB 1400 2017–18 |
Aviation license plateCreates the Washington Aviation special license plate. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2017 |
Apr 14, 2017 |
| HB 2357 2015–16 |
Pollution insurance agencyAuthorizes the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) to make grants and revolving loans to owners and operators of petroleum underground storage tanks (UST) to investigate and remediate hazardous substance releases or to... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2016 |
Apr 1, 2016 |
| HB 2384 2015–16 |
Mobile telecom. providersChanges the definition of a mobile service provider exempted from liability under the criminal statute prohibiting disclosure of intimate images. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2634 2015–16 |
Dairy farm nutrient usesAuthorizes the Washington Dairy Products Commission to conduct research and education related to the economic uses of nutrients produced by dairy farms. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 31, 2016 |
| HB 2478 2015–16 |
Pollinator forage preserv.Commissions a pilot project by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board that evaluates the advantages of replacing pollen-rich and nectar-rich noxious weeds with seasonally balanced forage plants that can produce... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016 |
| HB 1000 2015–16 |
DFW land, water rightsProvides the option for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to lease water rights which are appurtenant to parcels of land that are owned or managed by the WDFW for beneficial use and use the revenue for... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1001 2015–16 |
Funding education firstRequires appropriations for K-12 basic education, together with appropriations for other K-12 education programs, to be passed as separate legislation by both houses of the legislature and delivered to the governor at a... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1008 2015–16 |
Agency data practices auditsAuthorizes the State Auditor to conduct audits of a state or local agency's data management and storage practices. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1018 2015–16 |
Breed-based dog regulationsPreempts local authority to prohibit possession of a particular breed of dog, declare a breed of dog to be dangerous or potentially dangerous, or impose other requirements associated with possession of specific dog breeds. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1027 2015–16 |
Dental health aides & tribesAuthorizes a federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization to train, employ, or contract with or for the services of a dental health aide, including a dental health aide therapist. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1033 2015–16 |
Hunting, private land accessDedicates a portion of the hazardous substance tax to fund a program by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife that assists private landowners in mitigating damages and expenses that can be caused by allowing the... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1051 2015–16 |
Supreme court electionsChanges the justice of the supreme court to a partisan office. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1102 2015–16 |
Sewer system in right-of-wayRequires a local government to install a sewer system within a public right-of-way to extend service to a property owner if a health officer denies an application for an on-site sewage system for an existing single-family residence. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1104 2015–16 |
Interference w/ag productionCreates the crime of Interference with Agricultural Production as a gross misdemeanor offense. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1114 2015–16 |
Internet pokerAuthorizes the conducting and playing of internet poker games for money, on internet capable consumer devices, and where those games are conducted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 9.46 RCW and any rules adopted by the... | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1119 2015–16 |
Hunter safety & minimum agesProvides the 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 · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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