Jeff Holy
Senator
· Republican
· District 6
· most recent term 2025–26
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78
Bills as prime sponsor
25
of those became law
579
Bills co-sponsored
9,311
Recorded votes
2.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1955 2015–16 |
Higher ed academic progressDefines satisfactory academic progress on an annual basis for state financial aid purposes. | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2011 2015–16 |
Data ctr server equip tax exIncreases investment in data center construction in rural counties by providing a sales and use tax exemption on eligible server equipment and power infrastructure installed in eligible computer data centers, charges made for... | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2038 2015–16 |
Eminent domain/econ develAllows private property to be taken only for public use and the taking of private property by a public entity for economic development does not constitute a public use. Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2116 2015–16 |
Motor vehicle crimesExpands the definition for the crime of theft of a motor vehicle. Removes the crime of taking a motor vehicle without permission in the second degree. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2126 2015–16 |
Adaptive mgmt/forests & fishRequires the Forest Practices Board to initiate the adaptive management process of the Forest Practices Rules to ensure that a proposed timber harvest is not denied, delayed, or conditioned solely on its proximity to a stream... | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2162 2015–16 |
MarijuanaModifies marijuana provisions relating to: (1) Excise taxes; (2) Unpaid trust fund taxes; (3) License eligibility; (4) Exemptions from buffer distance requirements; (5) Transport and delivery by common carrier; (6) Production... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2164 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer bckgrnd chkRevises background check requirements for firearms transfers between and among persons who are not otherwise disqualified from legally possessing a firearm. | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2165 2015–16 |
Assessments and stds/schoolsEliminates the use of common core state standards and assessments in this state and makes changes in current law to effectuate this change. | Elizabeth Scott (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2214 2015–16 |
HS student assessmentsDiscontinues administration of the 10th grade reading, writing, and mathematics assessments after the 2015-16 school year, and eliminates all but one existing alternative assessment option. | Chris Reykdal (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2215 2015–16 |
State land purchasesProhibits the department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, the recreation and conservation office, and the parks and recreation commission from purchasing any landholding from a third-party seller, or... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2271 2015–16 |
Elson S Floyd med school/WSUNames a school of medicine at Washington State University the Elson S. Floyd School of Medicine. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2294 2015–16 |
Abortions/public funds useRestricts public funding of abortion unless the abortion is determined to be medically necessary. Prohibits the secretary of the department of health from entering into contracts, distributing grants, or directing funds to any... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2311 2015–16 |
Admin. rules validityRequires any state agency policy to be adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act before it can be enforced. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2399 2015–16 |
Law enf./num. of citationsProhibits the consideration of the number of citations an officer issues, or the amount of penalties assessed, in any performance review of the law enforcement officer. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2473 2015–16 |
Culpability definitionsModifies the definition of "intent" in the Criminal Code to mean that a person acts with intent or intentionally when he or she acts with the objective to accomplish a result that is "an element of" a crime. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2488 2015–16 |
Academic bill of rightsCreates the Academic Bill of Rights, which addresses: (1) free expression on campus; (2) use of trigger warnings by faculty; (3) use of microaggressions; (4) retaliation for expression and whistleblowing; and (5) student... | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2542 2015–16 |
WA motion picture industryExtends the expiration date for business and occupation tax credits that may be earned for contributions made to the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2570 2015–16 |
Spec inquiry judge subpoenasProhibits a public attorney, corporation counsel, city attorney, special inquiry judge, or certain other persons from searching or seizing personal banking records without: (1) The informed consent of the account holder; (2) A... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2571 2015–16 |
Farm property/auctioneersAddresses sales and use tax exemptions on the sale of personal property used in conducting a farm activity where the sale is made by or through an auctioneer and is held or conducted upon a farm. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2572 2015–16 |
Agricultural aircraft partsAddresses sales and use tax exemptions for replacement parts for agricultural aircraft. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2589 2015–16 |
Gender-segregated facilitiesProvides that nothing in the state civil rights act: (1) Prohibits a public or private entity from limiting access to a private facility segregated by gender to a person if the person is preoperative, nonoperative, or... | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2592 2015–16 |
Emergency mgmt. benefitsProvides benefits for certain retirement system members who die or become disabled in the course of providing emergency management services. | Jeff Holy (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2612 2015–16 |
Nonparent responsibilitiesEstablishes a process for a man to bring an action to challenge paternity, and remove all associated rights and responsibilities, if genetic testing demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the man is not the child's... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2617 2015–16 |
District-based electionsAuthorizes non-charter counties, non-charter code cities, second class cities, and towns to implement a district-based election system for positions on the legislative body of the county or city. | Matt Manweller (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2683 2015–16 |
State route 26 improvementsRequires the department of transportation to undertake a feasibility study to address the needs on the state route number 26 corridor. | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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