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 1414 2013–14 |
Yakima R. basin water mgmtAuthorizes the Department of Ecology to implement the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan and develop water supply solutions that provide concurrent benefits to both in and out-of-stream uses. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1438 2013–14 |
Irrigation & water rightsCreates a new process and new mechanism for calculating annual consumptive quantity for certain water users who have transitioned to a more efficient process for irrigation. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1440 2013–14 |
Protecting employeesProhibits misclassification of employees. | John McCoy (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1548 2013–14 |
Water right changesProvides the Department of Ecology specific direction in how to consider certain applications to amend existing groundwater rights to allow for the construction of new wells to serve as an addition or substitution to existing wells. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1549 2013–14 |
Water right changesProvides the Department of Ecology specific direction in how to consider certain applications to amend existing groundwater rights to allow for the construction of new wells to serve as an addition or substitution to existing wells. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1561 2013–14 |
Short-barreled riflesLegalizes the possession, transportation, acquisition, or transfer of a short-barreled rifle that is legally registered and possessed, transported, acquired, or transferred in compliance with federal law. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1577 2013–14 |
Vehicle owner listsChanges the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium temporary authorization to a permanent authorization for manufacturers of motor vehicles or their authorized agents to receive lists of registered and legal owners for research activities,... | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1581 2013–14 |
Preservation of liberty actCreates a criminal offense for cooperating with an investigation or detention of a United States citizen or lawful resident alien located within the United States by the armed forces of the United States. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1591 2013–14 |
Agency rule review processRequires the departments of Ecology, Labor and Industries, and Health to establish a formal review process of existing rules. | Norma Smith (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1600 2013–14 |
Small forest landownersProvides small forest landowners with incentives to keep their land in long-term forestry. Provides regulatory certainty and removes disincentives in order to encourage ownership tenure for generations to come. | Ed Orcutt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1604 2013–14 |
Local sales & use tx changesReduces the frequency of local sales and use tax changes from four times a year to twice a year. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1621 2013–14 |
Railroad employees/hoursRequires railroad carriers to observe rules limiting the hours of service for railroad yardmasters. | Larry Haler (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1657 2013–14 |
Small consumer loansEstablishes the small consumer installment loan act. Authorizes licensed longer term loans with a maximum authorized interest rate of thirty-six percent per year. Provides that if any portion of the act is vetoed by the... | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1658 2013–14 |
Small loan capRaises the number of small loans a borrower may have in a 12-month period from eight to 12. | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1663 2013–14 |
Hog fuel sales & use tx exemExtends the existing sales and use tax exemption for hog fuel beyond its current expiration date of June 30, 2013, to June 30, 2024. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1678 2013–14 |
Peace officer liabilityProvides immunity from liability for certain peace officers with regard to the use of a less lethal weapon. | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1685 2013–14 |
Public utility taxRequires ten percent of the public utility taxes collected from water distribution businesses to be deposited into the water rights processing account and ten percent to be deposited into the safe drinking water account. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1699 2013–14 |
Energy conservationEncourages the acquisition of energy conservation and eligible renewable resources by allowing utilities greater flexibility to meet conservation and eligible renewable targets and consumers' energy needs in the most prudent... | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1700 2013–14 |
Health plansImplements measures to continue certain association health care plans as a means of providing health care as the affordable care act is implemented. | Joe Schmick (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1722 2013–14 |
Greenhouses/propane, nat gasProvides a tax exemption on the sale to or use by businesses of propane or natural gas used to heat greenhouses. | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1748 2013–14 |
Dairy products B&O taxationRevises exemptions from the business and occupation tax on dairy products. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1750 2013–14 |
Cigar lounges & tobacconistsCreates cigar lounge and retail tobacconist shop endorsements to the tobacco products retailer's license. | Eric Pettigrew (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1754 2013–14 |
Projects/econ devel & transMakes numerous changes to provisions governing projects of statewide significance. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1788 2013–14 |
Firearms/school employeesEstablishes the safer schools act of 2013. Authorizes private schools and the board of directors of a school district to adopt a written policy allowing certain employees to possess firearms on school grounds. Requires the... | Liz Pike (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| HB 1839 2013–14 |
Firearms/background checksRevises background check and other requirements applicable to the transfer of a pistol by a dealer. | Roger Goodman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
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