Jim Clements
Senator
· Republican
· District 14
· most recent term 2007–08
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191
Bills as prime sponsor
27
of those became law
1,000
Bills co-sponsored
10,475
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1853 2005–06 |
Workers' comp cost-of-livingRequires benefit indexing using the Implicit Price Deflator rather than the Consumer Price Index or the state average annual wage. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1877 2005–06 |
State civil service lawChanges the definition of "manager" for purposes of the Washington Management System. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1905 2005–06 |
Workers' compensationDeletes authority to apply for an increase in certain industrial insurance benefits because of a "change of circumstances." | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1916 2005–06 |
Puyallup Tribe/cigarette taxAuthorizes the Governor to enter into a cigarette tax agreement with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1960 2005–06 |
Arbitration/long-term careAuthorizes long-term care facilities to offer arbitration agreements to residents. | Brendan Williams (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1972 2005–06 |
Hunter education trainingDirects the department to increase the number of courses providing the hunter education training program created in RCW 77.32.155. The department must reduce the current backlog of applicants waiting to take the training... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1976 2005–06 |
State emply tuition waiverAuthorizes a tuition waiver for retired state employees on a space available basis. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2093 2005–06 |
Unborn quick childProtects an unborn quick child from harm by the use of alcohol or any illicit drug. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2094 2005–06 |
First degree rapeDeclares an intent to ensure that the penalties imposed for first degree rape are significant and that the victims of such rape will be better able to lead lives free of fear knowing that the perpetrators of such crimes... | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2105 2005–06 |
Hood Canal/on-site sewageIncludes Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason Counties in the Puget Sound Action Team's existing On-site Sewage Grant Program for Puget Sound and for Pacific and Grays Harbor Counties. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2138 2005–06 |
Public recordsProhibits a person convicted of a felony or a gross misdemeanor from obtaining public records while he or she is incarcerated or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections in the community. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2158 2005–06 |
ElectionsChanges the date of the primary to the third Tuesday in August; | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2172 2005–06 |
Water discharge permit feesLimits the permit fees the Department of Ecology and a municipality that is delegated wastewater discharge permit authority may charge to an indirect discharger. | Daniel Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2198 2005–06 |
Unemployment compensationWaives penalties for an employer's omission of a social security number in a quarterly wage report to the Employment Security Division when the employee failed to provide a social security number to the employer. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2226 2005–06 |
Integrity of electionsProvides that the registration of a person who registered to vote before July 1, 2005, is moved to inactive status on July 1, 2007. That person must reregister in order to vote anything other than a provisional ballot at an... | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2256 2005–06 |
Public emplys bill of rightsFinds that it is a substantial governmental interest to: (1) Extend to public employees protections similar to those afforded to private sector employees regarding reporting and accountability for their bargaining... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2288 2005–06 |
Community stadiumsFinds that community stadiums provide a venue for wholesome, affordable, family-oriented activities, including minor league baseball. Declares an intent to provide local governments with assistance to ensure that these... | Jeannie Darneille (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2295 2005–06 |
Health care liability lawsFinds that the advances in medical technology, diagnosis, and treatment have resulted in great strides in maintaining and improving the health of Washingtonians. Yet those advances substantially increase the complexity of our... | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2326 2005–06 |
Public health improvementFinds that the public health system as defined in RCW 43.70.575 is essential to fulfilling the state's responsibility to protect the health and safety of its citizens. The legislature further finds that local public health... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 2365 2005–06 |
City lodging taxesExtends credit against the state sales tax for Yakima County's hotel motel tax until 2021. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1636 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to establish a child care career and wage ladder, subject to available appropriations. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 507, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| HB 1758 2005–06 |
Public disclosureProhibits agencies from denying public records requests because they are overly broad; allows agencies to respond to requests on a partial or installment basis. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 483, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| HB 1147 2005–06 |
Community protection zonesEstablishes community protection zones around schools. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1381 2005–06 |
Vehicles with hydraulicsAllowing the use of vehicle hydraulics on public roads under certain conditions. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 13, 2005 |
| HB 1823 2005–06 |
Underground petroleum tankRecognizes that closing of local gas stations adversely affects local economies by reducing or eliminating access to fuel for recreational needs. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 428, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
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