Brian Blake
Representative
· Democrat
· District 19
· most recent term 2019–20
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307
Bills as prime sponsor
53
of those became law
1,217
Bills co-sponsored
13,189
Recorded votes
0.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2138 2019–20 |
Signs on closed public landsRequires that all new signs on lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) that relate to land use restrictions or closures include a reference to the appropriate... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2155 2019–20 |
State dinosaurEstablishes the Suciasaurus rex as the state dinosaur. | Melanie Morgan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2166 2019–20 |
Working forest license plateCreates the Working Forest special license plate. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2244 2019–20 |
Wheeled ATVs/state highwaysAuthorizes counties to adopt an ordinance allowing the operation of a wheeled all-terrain vehicle on a segment of a numbered state route having a speed limit of 35 mph or less located within the county. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2353 2019–20 |
Fire trailer registrationDefines a fire trailer to mean a commercial trailer that is used only for wildfire response as required by state and federal regulations, is only transported between storage and job sites, and is equipped with a water tank... | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2498 2019–20 |
DNR lease terminationRequires the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to compensate lessees in the event that DNR exercises a nondefault or early termination provision in a state land lease for agricultural or grazing purposes. | Chris Corry (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2501 2019–20 |
Multiuse roadway safety acctIncreases the purposes for which the Multiuse Roadway Safety Account may be used. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2687 2019–20 |
GMA/affordable housing plansRequires fully planning counties and cities under the Growth Management Act (GMA) to plan for single-family residences, such as single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes in the mandatory housing... | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2712 2019–20 |
Beef country of originSpecifies that retailers of Washington State beef must make an effort to display information to designate beef as either "U.S.A. beef" or "imported" if the retailer receives appropriate signage. | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2714 2019–20 |
Riparian easement carbon valRequires that any state program that places a value on carbon may recognize and include the value of the carbon stored in forest riparian easements. | Larry Hoff (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2825 2019–20 |
Hydroelectric turbines/oilProvides a sales and use tax exemption for oil-free adjustable blade hubs for hydroelectric turbines, component parts thereof, and certain related labor and services. | Keith Goehner (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2867 2019–20 |
Tax interest calculationUpdates the date for interest calculations associated for taxpayers filing business and occupation tax returns on an annual basis. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 2906 2019–20 |
Gray wolf radio collarsRequires the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), until gray wolves are no longer classified as threatened, endangered, or sensitive under state law, to prioritize the use of radio collars to monitor gray wolves and avoid... | Joel Kretz (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 2020 |
| HB 1159 2019–20 |
Definition of theftAmends the definition of "theft" for purposes of theft-related offenses to include concealing the property of another intending to deprive the other person of its use or benefit. | Dan Griffey (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1395 2019–20 |
Direct contractor liabilityAllows the Department of Labor and Industries to enforce against a direct contractor unpaid wages owed by a subcontractor. | Mike Pellicciotti (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 1974 2019–20 |
Cannabis commissionEstablishes the Washington Cannabis Commission (Commission), an agricultural cannabis commodity commission comprised of cannabis producers and a Department of Agriculture (Department) representative, with assistance from an... | Sharon Shewmake (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2185 2019–20 |
Higher ed residency/militaryModifies the definition of in-state resident for tuition purposes to include spouses and dependents of active duty military stationed in the state and who are accepted to a higher education institution before the military... | Mari Leavitt (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2577 2019–20 |
Agencies/businesses & profs.Requires regulatory agencies to provide certain information to businesses and professions when conducting audits, inspections, and examinations. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2696 2019–20 |
Meat and poultry misbrandingProvides that a food is considered misbranded if it is a meat analogue product with labeling that uses an identifiable meat term and does not contain certain disclaimers identifying the product as either imitation or not... | Tom Dent (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 21, 2020 |
| HB 2894 2019–20 |
Concrete pumping servicesDefines "concrete pumping services" for purposes of the business and occupation tax and retail sales tax. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 2020 |
| HB 2934 2019–20 |
Recreational target shootingConcerning recreational target shooting. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2020 |
| HB 2212 2019–20 |
Interest arbitration/WDFWGrants interest arbitration to officers of the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) if the exclusive bargaining representatives choose to enter into separate bargaining with the employer on agency-specific issues. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2541 2019–20 |
Rural developmentEstablishes the Rural Development Fund Program (Program) within the Department of Commerce for the purpose of awarding rural development grants to qualified lending institutions, using funds generated by Business and... | Jacquelin Maycumber (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2552 2019–20 |
Salmon committeeCreates the Joint Legislative Salmon Committee (Committee) to develop and review potential legislative actions related to salmon recovery. | Debra Lekanoff (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
| HB 2652 2019–20 |
Renewable ammoniaDirects the Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules to implement a certification program for the production of renewable ammonia. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2020 |
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