Jim Buck
Representative
· Republican
· District 24
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · House · R · LD 242003–04 · House · R · LD 242001–02 · House · R · LD 241999–00 · House · R · LD 241997–98 · House · R · LD 241995–96 · House · R · LD 24
100
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
635
Bills co-sponsored
9,477
Recorded votes
2.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2083 1997–98 |
Master planned resortsCounties may include some existing resorts as master planned resorts under a GMA provision that allows counties to permit master planned resorts as urban growth outside of urban-growth areas if the resort meets certain... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1557 1997–98 |
Habitat/water improvemnts/txThe purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality and water quantity. Private property owners are encouraged to make voluntary improvements to their property. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1985 1997–98 |
Landscape managmnt plansLandowners and resource managers should be provided incentives to voluntarily develop long-term multispecies landscape management plans that will provide protection to public resources. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1353 1997–98 |
DOT lands/sale of materialsTwo additional processes are prescribed which enable the Department of Transportation to dispose of timber attached to state land. The department may sell the timber to an abutting landowner for cash at the full appraised value. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2149 1997–98 |
Puget Sound crab fisheryThe catch requirements for renewing a Puget Sound Dungeness crab license are eliminated. A person who has two Dungeness crab Puget Sound licenses may operate the licenses if the vessel owner or alternate operator is on board... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1473 1997–98 |
Development loan fundThe 1995-97 capital budget appropriation to CTED from the development loan account is increased by $700,000, from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1600 1997–98 |
Surface mining permitsThe requirement for mine operating permits issued before July 1, 1993, to be reviewed within five years of that date before being considered reclamation permits is removed. A permit holder may modify a reclamation plan at any... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1604 1997–98 |
Limousine advertisingA limousine carrier is not required to use the UBI when advertising in the alphabetical listing in a phone directory. The UBI is still required when advertising in a display ad. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1119 1997–98 |
Private timber purchasesThe expiration date on private timber sale reporting is extended to July 1, 2000. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1358 1997–98 |
Farm wildlife habitat/taxSales of feed, seed, seedlings, fertilizer, agents for enhanced pollination including insects such as bees, and spray materials to farmers acting under cooperative habitat development or access contracts with the Washington... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1023 1997–98 |
Commuter ride sharingA vehicle that transports more than one group to and from work or an educational or other institution on a daily round trip basis, qualifies as a commuter ride sharing vehicle and is therefore eligible for the sales tax and... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1200 1997–98 |
Munic officers ethics codeA public hospital district may employ the spouse of a public hospital district commissioner without violating the municipal code of ethics if (1) the spouse was employed by the district before the initial election of the... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1016 1997–98 |
Lind property transfr to WSUThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2394 1995–96 |
Master planned resortsCurrent law is amended by broadening the definition of a master planned resort in relation to the Growth Management Act. As a result, the development restrictions in the master planned resorts located outside of designated... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2781 1995–96 |
Veterans' preferencesThe definition of veteran is expanded. The definition of the Vietnam area is clarified. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2772 1995–96 |
Docks/substantial developmntThe threshold for the shoreline substantial development exemption for noncommercial docks in freshwater areas is raised to a fair market value of $10,000. However, for subsequent construction within five years, the exemption... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2167 1995–96 |
Marina facility maintenanceUpon request, the Department of Fish and Wildlife must issue a five-year renewable permit to a marina for regular maintenance activities. Marina is defined as a public or private facility providing boat moorage space, fuel, or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2323 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2386 1995–96 |
Agency technical assistanceRegulatory agencies are directed, in certain instances, to supply the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule. This also applies to "notices of corrections" issued because of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
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