Bill Reams
Representative
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 481995–96 · House · R · LD 481993–94 · House · R · LD 48
84
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
271
Bills co-sponsored
5,441
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2069 1995–96 |
Adult family homesRequires that providers of adult family homes be domiciled at the home. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2105 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryAuthorizes the secretary of state to propose an alternate date for the state presidential primary. Establishes procedures for the approval of the date and for the conduct of the primary. Prescribes procedures for the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2106 1995–96 |
Prosecuting standardsRevises RCW 9.94A.430 to require prosecutors to strictly adhere to prosecuting standards. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2113 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesRequires a minimum of two public hearings before the establishment or relocation of a juvenile detention or group home facility. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2148 1995–96 |
Foreign orgs/license platesAuthorizes special license plates for vehicles registered to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. Exempts the vehicles from the regular motor vehicle license fees. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2183 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsFor the purpose of establishing eligibility for state funded insurance benefits and retirement benefits under TIAA/CREF for part-time academic employees in the community and technical college system, definitions are adopted.... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2184 1995–96 |
Arch & engineering servicesRequires the criteria to include professional competence for the type of services; technical merits of the offered services; financial capability of the applicant to perform the work; and the consideration to be paid by the... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1317 1995–96 |
Transprt systems & faciltiesThe legislative intent section of the public-private initiatives law is amended to clarify the terms and parameters of the agreements negotiated under the program. The agreements do not bestow on private entities an immediate... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1305 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/nonurbn areaUrban Growth Areas . An urban growth area may include territory that is located outside of a city: (1) whether or not the urban growth area includes a city; or (2) is a designated fully contained community. Each urban growth... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1724 1995–96 |
Growth managementPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1107 1995–96 |
Boards and commissionsA total of 47 boards, councils, commissions and committees is affected as follows: 31 are eliminated outright; 14 are consolidated into four merged boards; one is reconfigured; and one is sunsetted in the year 2002. Amended... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1383 1995–96 |
Annexation unincorportd terrWhen unincorporated territory consisting of less than 100 acres is at least 80 percent contiguous with the boundaries of two municipal corporations, and one of the municipal corporations is a sewer district, the legislative... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1432 1995–96 |
County tax statementsThe requirement that voter approved levy amounts be shown on the property tax bill is changed to include levies approved at all elections, not just general elections. The description of voter-approved taxes is clarified. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1790 1995–96 |
City/county health deptsThe requirement that the director of Public Health be appointed for a term of four years is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1468 1995–96 |
Historic preservation advisrThe director of the Washington State Historical Society and the director of the Eastern Washington State Historical Society are removed as rotating members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. They are replaced... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1452 1995–96 |
Metro park district taxesA metropolitan park district with a population of 150,000 or more (Tacoma) may submit a ballot proposition to the voters authorizing the protection of all or a portion of its $0.25 levy from prorationing by placing the levy... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1624 1995–96 |
Final plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
| HB 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2815 1993–94 |
State procurementFormal sealed bidding is not necessary for state agency purchases of up to $15,000. Quotations from enough vendors to assure a competitive price will be obtained for purchases from $400 to $15,000. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
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