Tom Dent
Representative
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2025–26
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136
Bills as prime sponsor
29
of those became law
523
Bills co-sponsored
7,573
Recorded votes
2.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1526 2015–16 |
Aircraft tax rev/airport aidRedirects proceeds of the aircraft excise tax to the Aeronautics Account. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1533 2015–16 |
Firearm transfer for exhibitExempts from background check requirements, the transfer of a firearm: (1) From a person or organization to a recognized historical society or museum for the temporary exhibition of the firearm; and (2) From the historical... | Luanne Van Werven (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1544 2015–16 |
Water services procurementExempts first-class cities from complying with certain public works requirements when selecting persons or entities to service and maintain water facilities and collection systems. Requires each municipality to publish, in... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1607 2015–16 |
HydroelectricityExpands the definition of an "eligible renewable resource," allowing 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 |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1699 2015–16 |
Citizen wildfire controlPermits a person to enter public or private property under certain circumstances for the purpose of attempting to extinguish or control a wildfire. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1707 2015–16 |
Irrigation district admin.Modifies notice and summons requirements in provisions governing foreclosures of assessment liens of irrigation districts. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1708 2015–16 |
Irrigation distr. facilitiesAmends the jurisdiction of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) by excluding irrigation ditches, canals, or drainage and other return flow conveyances from the definition of "shorelands" or "shoreland areas" established in the SMA. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1728 2015–16 |
Parents for parents programRequires that the Parent for Parent (PFP) program be funded by a pass-through from the Office of Public Defense to a non-profit lead organization with extensive experience supporting veteran parents, subject to the... | Timm Ormsby (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1782 2015–16 |
Universal comm services progClarifies expenditures for the state universal communications services program. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1823 2015–16 |
Food processing tax prefsExtends the expiration date for food processor tax preferences from 2015 to 2025. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1886 2015–16 |
Initiative 594, full repealRepeals Initiative Measure No. 594 relating to criminal and public safety background checks for gun sales and transfers. Provides for submission of this act to a vote of the people. | Graham Hunt (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1888 2015–16 |
Chemical dependency treatmntTransfers to the Department of Health all responsibilities of the Department of Social and Health Services regarding certification of chemical dependency treatment programs. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1889 2015–16 |
Permit exempt wells & GMHBsLimits the growth management hearings board's authority to hear petitions challenging the regulation of permit-exempt wells. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 1963 2015–16 |
Ecology & DFW, land useRequires the Department of Ecology (ECY) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to support significant agency actions with empirical science. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2042 2015–16 |
Voyeurism in the 2nd degreeCreates a new crime of Voyeurism in the second degree punishable as a gross misdemeanor offense. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2046 2015–16 |
Streams, definition in SMAEstablishes a definition of "streams" in the Shoreline Management Act to mean naturally occurring bodies of periodic or continuously flowing water contained within a channel. | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2107 2015–16 |
Wolf conservation and mgmtRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to amend the existing wolf management plan to better address the wolf recovery rate and distribution patterns that has occurred since the plan's initial adoption. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2108 2015–16 |
Foster care and influenzaProhibits the department of social and health services from denying a license to serve foster children for lacking proof of influenza immunizations for individuals living in the foster home. | Mark Hargrove (R-47) | 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 2183 2015–16 |
Sexual abuse prevention K-12Establishes an Erin's Law Task Force (task force) for the purpose of creating and implementing a prevention of sexual abuse curriculum for students in grades K-12. | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2287 2015–16 |
Disability/emergency sceneDOH must design a training program for first responders and 911 personnel to familiarize them with best techniques for confronting persons with disabilities in an emergency situation. DOH must collaborate with the Department... | Gina Mosbrucker (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2348 2015–16 |
Local fireworks ordinancesCreates an exception to the requirement that city and county ordinances relating to fireworks that are more restrictive than the statewide minimum standards go into effect no sooner than one year after adoption. | Senator (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 2421 2015–16 |
Greenhouse emissions/federalEnsures that state restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions are no more stringent than restrictions established by federal law. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
| HB 2495 2015–16 |
WSPRS/military serviceModifies Washington state patrol retirement system provisions relating to military service credit for members. | Dick Muri (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 2016 |
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