Friday, February 28, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 47
The House Appropriations Committee passed the proposed Supplemental Budget out of committee today with a 17 to 14 vote. There are several areas of the budget that are problematic, so I voted no on the proposed budget amendment
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 47
Engrossed House Bill 2789, our bill that requires the constitutional use of unmanned aerial vehicles, passed out of the Senate Law and Justice Committee this morning. Time to call your Senator and ask them to support HB 2789.
"The truth is, all might be free if they valued freedom, and defended it as they ought." --Samuel Adams, Essay in the Boston Gazette, 1771
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 46
In the Appropriations Committee meeting today, we’re hearing testimony on nine bills and make take Executive Action on two. SSB 5173 respecting holidays of faith and conscience.
SSB 5360 addressing the collection of unpaid wages
ESSB 6040 concerning invasive species.
SSB 6105 concerning school library information and technology programs.
ESSB 6228 concerning transparency tools for consumer information on health care cost and quality.
2SSB 6312 concerning state purchasing of mental health and chemical dependency treatment services.
SSB 6387 concerning individuals with developmental disabilities who have requested a service from a program that is already at capacity.
E2SSB 6552 improving student success by modifying instructional hour and graduation requirements.
SSB 6558 - Concerning intensive home and community-based mental health services for medicaid-eligible children.
The two bills we may take Executive Action on are House Bill 2790 and Senate Bill 6328.
SSB 5360 addressing the collection of unpaid wages
ESSB 6040 concerning invasive species.
SSB 6105 concerning school library information and technology programs.
ESSB 6228 concerning transparency tools for consumer information on health care cost and quality.
2SSB 6312 concerning state purchasing of mental health and chemical dependency treatment services.
SSB 6387 concerning individuals with developmental disabilities who have requested a service from a program that is already at capacity.
E2SSB 6552 improving student success by modifying instructional hour and graduation requirements.
SSB 6558 - Concerning intensive home and community-based mental health services for medicaid-eligible children.
The two bills we may take Executive Action on are House Bill 2790 and Senate Bill 6328.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 46
We were called back into the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Information Technology Committee to hear testimony on ESB 6149 providing a process for county legislative authorities to withdraw from voluntary planning under the Growth Management Act and SHB 2517 concerning wildlife conflict funding to encourage proactive measures. Both bills may also receive Executive Action.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 46
In the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Information Technology Committee today, we’re hearing seven bills and may take Executive Action on seven bills. ESSB 5045 creating a permit to allow day spas to offer or supply without charge wine or beer by the individual glass to a customer for consumption on the premises.
2SSB 5064 concerning persons sentenced for offenses committed prior to reaching eighteen years of age.
SB 5981 increasing the number of superior court judges in Mason county.
SB 6415 concerning consecutive sentences for driving under the influence or physical control of a vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug.
ESSB 6388 concerning pass-through food distributors.
ESB 6549 -creating demonstration projects for preserving agricultural land and public infrastructure in flood plains.
E2SSB 5540 expanding opportunities to purchase health care coverage from out-of-state carriers.
The seven bills that may receive Executive Action include Senate Bills 5045, 5540, 5064, 5981, 6415, and 6549.
2SSB 5064 concerning persons sentenced for offenses committed prior to reaching eighteen years of age.
SB 5981 increasing the number of superior court judges in Mason county.
SB 6415 concerning consecutive sentences for driving under the influence or physical control of a vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana, or any drug.
ESSB 6388 concerning pass-through food distributors.
ESB 6549 -creating demonstration projects for preserving agricultural land and public infrastructure in flood plains.
E2SSB 5540 expanding opportunities to purchase health care coverage from out-of-state carriers.
The seven bills that may receive Executive Action include Senate Bills 5045, 5540, 5064, 5981, 6415, and 6549.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 45
The Appropriations Committee is meeting tonight at 6:30 PM to hear testimony on the House Proposed Operating Budget. The current proposal (it’s subject to amendment) is expected to receive Executive Action on Friday of this week and may see Floor Action as early as next Tuesday.
You can review the proposed budget and other documents here … leap.leg.wa.gov/leap/budget/detail/2014/ho2014p.as...p.asp
You can review the proposed budget and other documents here … leap.leg.wa.gov/leap/budget/detail/2014/ho2014p.as...p.asp
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 44
In the Government Operations and Elections Committee meeting today, we’re hearing testimony on four bills and may take Executive Action on six bills. SSB 5676 protecting personal voter signatures.
SSB 5872 creating a state agency innovation and efficiency grant program.
SSB 6250 requiring submission of digital copies of public employees' collective bargaining agreements.
ESSB 6517 exempting agency employee driver's license numbers and identicard numbers from public inspection and copying.
The six bills that may receive Executive Action are Senate Bills 5872, 5964, 6059, 6141, 6250, and 6517.
SSB 5872 creating a state agency innovation and efficiency grant program.
SSB 6250 requiring submission of digital copies of public employees' collective bargaining agreements.
ESSB 6517 exempting agency employee driver's license numbers and identicard numbers from public inspection and copying.
The six bills that may receive Executive Action are Senate Bills 5872, 5964, 6059, 6141, 6250, and 6517.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 45
In the Local Government Committee meeting this morning we’re completing a hearing on Senate Bill 6194 which provides a process for county legislative authorities to withdraw from voluntary planning under the Growth Management Act.
We may also take Executive Action on seven Senate Bills which include 5514, 6007, 6008, 6031, 6060, 6114, and 6194.
We may also take Executive Action on seven Senate Bills which include 5514, 6007, 6008, 6031, 6060, 6114, and 6194.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 44
In the Government Operations and Elections Committee meeting today we heard testimony on five bills and may take Executive Action on four bills. ESB 5964 concerning training public officials and employees regarding public records, records management, and open public meetings requirements.
SB 6045 promoting economic development through enhancing transparency and predictability of state agency permitting and review processes.
SB 6059 - Concerning charges for scanning public records.
SB 6141 concerning the confidentiality of certain records filed with the utilities and transportation commission or the attorney general.
SSB 6145 declaring the Ostrea lurida the official oyster of the state of Washington.
The four bills that may receive Executive Action are Senate Bills 6005, 6045, 6094, and 6145.
SB 6045 promoting economic development through enhancing transparency and predictability of state agency permitting and review processes.
SB 6059 - Concerning charges for scanning public records.
SB 6141 concerning the confidentiality of certain records filed with the utilities and transportation commission or the attorney general.
SSB 6145 declaring the Ostrea lurida the official oyster of the state of Washington.
The four bills that may receive Executive Action are Senate Bills 6005, 6045, 6094, and 6145.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 43
In the Appropriations Committee meeting today, we heard testimony on five bills and may take Executive Action on four bills. House Bill 2790 adjusting timelines relating to the hospital safety net assessment. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill.
5889 modifying snowmobile license fees.
Senate Bill 6201 creating an optional life annuity benefit for plan 2 members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system.
Senate Bill 6321 removing the statutory provision that allows members of plan 3 of the public employees' retirement system, school employees' retirement system, and teachers' retirement system to select a new contribution rate option each year.
Senate Bill 6328 concerning deferred compensation plans.
The four bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bill 2790 and Senate Bills 5889, 6201 and 6321.
5889 modifying snowmobile license fees.
Senate Bill 6201 creating an optional life annuity benefit for plan 2 members of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system.
Senate Bill 6321 removing the statutory provision that allows members of plan 3 of the public employees' retirement system, school employees' retirement system, and teachers' retirement system to select a new contribution rate option each year.
Senate Bill 6328 concerning deferred compensation plans.
The four bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bill 2790 and Senate Bills 5889, 6201 and 6321.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 43
In the Local Government Committee meeting today, were hearing five bills and may take Executive Action on two bills. ESB 5514 concerning utility rates and charges for vacant lots in manufactured housing communities. ESSB 6008 modifying water-sewer district provisions. SSB 6060 concerning certain public water systems. SB 6114 - Revising local government treasury practices and procedures. ESB 6194 - Providing a process for county legislative authorities to withdraw from voluntary planning under the growth management act.
The two bills that may receive Executive Action are Senate Bills 6007 and 6031.
The two bills that may receive Executive Action are Senate Bills 6007 and 6031.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 38
In the Local Government Committee this morning, we heard two Senate companion bills. Substitute Senate Bill 6007 clarifying the exemption in the public records act for customer information held by public utilities. Engrossed Senate Bill 6031 concerning lake and beach management districts.
In the Government Operations and Elections Committee meeting today, we’re considering two Senate companion bills. Substitute Senate Bill 6005 eliminating the position of human resources director. Substitute Senate Bill 6094 authorizing the use of jail data for research purposes in the public interest.
In the Government Operations and Elections Committee meeting today, we’re considering two Senate companion bills. Substitute Senate Bill 6005 eliminating the position of human resources director. Substitute Senate Bill 6094 authorizing the use of jail data for research purposes in the public interest.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 38
One bill passed off the House Floor today. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2572 passed 55 to 41 with 2 excused.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 38
So here's the article from the Yakima Herald yesterday regarding the passage of HB 2789. Interestingly, the article makes no mention that the Prime Sponsor of the bill is from the Yakima area and only quotes Representatives from the westside of the state. Oh well ...
www.yakimaherald.com/news/livenews/1939755-8/house...bills
www.yakimaherald.com/news/livenews/1939755-8/house...bills
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 37
Today is House of Origin cutoff, which means all bills that are not necessary to implement the budget (NTIB) must be passed out of the House today. The following bills were voted out of the House …
Second Substitute House Bill 1484 passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2555 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2719 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2479 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2219 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2244 passed 87 to 11.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2536 passed 67 to 31.
Second Substitute House Bill 2166 passed 72 to 26.
Second Substitute House Bill 1709 passed 84 to 14.
Second Substitute House Bill 2383 passed 71 to 27.
Second Substitute House Bill 2540 passed 70 to 28.
Engrossed House Bill 2108 passed 86 to 12.
House Bill 2776 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2665 passed 56 to 42.
House Bill 2636 passed 94 to 4.
Substitute House Bill 2235 passed 98 to 0.
Second Substitute House Bill 2377 passed 64 to 33.
Second Substitute House Bill 2569 passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2341 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2201 passed 52 to 45 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 6523 passed 75 to 22 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1484 passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2555 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2719 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2479 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2219 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2244 passed 87 to 11.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2536 passed 67 to 31.
Second Substitute House Bill 2166 passed 72 to 26.
Second Substitute House Bill 1709 passed 84 to 14.
Second Substitute House Bill 2383 passed 71 to 27.
Second Substitute House Bill 2540 passed 70 to 28.
Engrossed House Bill 2108 passed 86 to 12.
House Bill 2776 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2665 passed 56 to 42.
House Bill 2636 passed 94 to 4.
Substitute House Bill 2235 passed 98 to 0.
Second Substitute House Bill 2377 passed 64 to 33.
Second Substitute House Bill 2569 passed 92 to 5 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2341 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2201 passed 52 to 45 with 1 excused.
Senate Bill 6523 passed 75 to 22 with 1 excused.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 37
Senate Bill 6523, the Real Dream Act, passed the House 75 to 22 with 1 excused. So much for Section 6 of the Washington State Republican Party Platform, which reads"Section 6: We believe our BORDERS are best protected by a fair and enforced IMMIGRATION policy. The United States government must protect all of our borders from illegal crossings; therefore, we support the enactment of a temporary guest worker program, which includes proper security measures, and that all existing immigration laws should be enforced immediately.”
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 36
It was a long day on the House Floor (over 15 hours), but we managed to get HB 1888 (Industrial Hemp) and HB 2789 (Constitutional use of drones) passed over to the Senate. In addition, the following bills were passed off the House Floor today …
Second Substitute House Bill 1773 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2646 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2647 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2446 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1156 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1820 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2253 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2318 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1402 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2461 passed 82 to 14 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2440 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2556 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2205 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1118 passed 94 to 2 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2534 passed 59 to 37 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2705 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2675 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2711 passed 61 to 35 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2752 passed 81 to 15 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2617 passed 56 to 40 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1841 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Third Substitute House Bill 1005 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1171 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1742 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2150 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2169 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2302 passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2420 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2567 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2585 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2598 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2642 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2691 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2744 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1013 passed 65 to 32 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1117 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2376 passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2594 passed 54 to 43 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2430 passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2315 passed 94 to 3 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2618 passed 61 to 36 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2481 passed 57 to 40 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2706 passed 98 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2405 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1888 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2438 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2439 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2627 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1643 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2759 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2155 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2353 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2171 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2163 passed 91 to 7.
House Bill 2294 passed 81 to 17 passed.
House Bill 2674 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2741 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2639 passed 66 to 31 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2339 passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2530 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2777 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1960 passed 67 to 30 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2552 passed 71 to 26 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2309 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2125 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2442 passed 84 to 13 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2436 passed 53 to 44 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2196 passed 75 to 22 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2197 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2231 passed 63 to 34 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2371 passed 77 to 20 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2789 passed 83 to 15 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2178 passed 92 to 8.
Second Substitute House Bill 2493 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2698 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2208 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2454 passed 93 to 5.
Second Substitute House Bill 2251 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2414 passed 57 to 41.
Engrossed House Bill 2733 passed 89 to 8.
House Bill 2225 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2386 passed 57 to 40 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2457 passed 88 to 9 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2624 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2363 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2527 passed 59 to 37 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2146 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2482 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2463 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused
Engrossed House Bill 2447 passed 73 to 23 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2229 passed 88 to 8 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2426 passed 52 to 44 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2524 passed 93 to 3 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2149 passed 67 to 29 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2643 passed 68 to 28 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2673 passed 82 to 14 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1224 passed 75 to 19 with 4 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2347 passed 57 to 37 with 4 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1773 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2646 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2647 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2446 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1156 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1820 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2253 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2318 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1402 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2461 passed 82 to 14 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2440 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2556 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2205 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1118 passed 94 to 2 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2534 passed 59 to 37 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2705 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2675 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2711 passed 61 to 35 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2752 passed 81 to 15 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2617 passed 56 to 40 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1841 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Third Substitute House Bill 1005 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1171 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1742 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2150 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2169 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2302 passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2420 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2567 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2585 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2598 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2642 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2691 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2744 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1013 passed 65 to 32 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1117 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2376 passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2594 passed 54 to 43 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2430 passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2315 passed 94 to 3 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2618 passed 61 to 36 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2481 passed 57 to 40 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2706 passed 98 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2405 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1888 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2438 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2439 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2627 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1643 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2759 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2155 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2353 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2171 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2163 passed 91 to 7.
House Bill 2294 passed 81 to 17 passed.
House Bill 2674 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2741 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2639 passed 66 to 31 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2339 passed 89 to 8 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2530 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2777 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1960 passed 67 to 30 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2552 passed 71 to 26 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2309 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2125 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2442 passed 84 to 13 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2436 passed 53 to 44 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2196 passed 75 to 22 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2197 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2231 passed 63 to 34 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2371 passed 77 to 20 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2789 passed 83 to 15 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2178 passed 92 to 8.
Second Substitute House Bill 2493 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2698 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2208 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2454 passed 93 to 5.
Second Substitute House Bill 2251 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2414 passed 57 to 41.
Engrossed House Bill 2733 passed 89 to 8.
House Bill 2225 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2386 passed 57 to 40 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2457 passed 88 to 9 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2624 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2363 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2527 passed 59 to 37 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2146 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2482 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2463 passed 95 to 1 with 2 excused
Engrossed House Bill 2447 passed 73 to 23 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2229 passed 88 to 8 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2426 passed 52 to 44 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2524 passed 93 to 3 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2149 passed 67 to 29 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2643 passed 68 to 28 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2673 passed 82 to 14 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1224 passed 75 to 19 with 4 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2347 passed 57 to 37 with 4 excused.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 36
House Bill 2789, concerning technology-enhanced government surveillance (i.e. drones), 83 to 15 with 1 excused.
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Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 36
House Bill 1888, legalizing Industrial Hemp, passed the House 97 to 0. Congratulations, Rep. Matt Shea on getting this great bill passed.
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 33
The following bills passed off the Floor today …
Substitute House Bill 2512 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1170 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2130 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2515 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2175 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2177 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1635 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2153 passed 85 to 11 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2378 passed 89 to 7 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2699 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1651 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2373 passed 92 to 4 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2553 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2610 passed 72 to 24 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2725 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2535 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2626 passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2746 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1287 passed 63 to 34 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2474 passed 54 to 43 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2743 passed 53 to 44 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2334 passed 51 to 45 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2486 passed 59 to 37 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2694 passed 81 to 15 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2613 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2582 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2684 passed 55 to 41 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2359 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2404 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2192 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2298 passed 83 to 13 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1072 passed 82 to 14 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2512 95 to 1 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1170 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2130 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2515 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2175 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2177 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1635 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2153 passed 85 to 11 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2378 passed 89 to 7 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2699 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1651 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2373 passed 92 to 4 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2553 passed 90 to 6 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2610 passed 72 to 24 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2725 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2535 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2626 passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2746 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1287 passed 63 to 34 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2474 passed 54 to 43 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2743 passed 53 to 44 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2334 passed 51 to 45 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2486 passed 59 to 37 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2694 passed 81 to 15 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2613 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2582 passed 91 to 5 with 2 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 2684 passed 55 to 41 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2359 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
House Bill 2404 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2192 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2298 passed 83 to 13 with 2 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1072 passed 82 to 14 with 2 excused.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 32
The following bills were passed out of the House today …
Substitute House Bill 2739 passed 65 to 33.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2023 passed 89 to 9.
Substitute House Bill 2467 passed 85 to 13.
Substitute House Bill 2612 passed 75 to 23.
House Bill 1902 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2080 passed 92 to 6.
Substitute House Bill 2372 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed House Bill 2558 passed 56 to 42.
Substitute House Bill 2331 passed 54 to 44.
House Bill 2723 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2415 passed 90 to 8.
Substitute House Bill 2519 passed 90 to 8.
House Bill 2061 passed 94 to 4.
House Bill 2254 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2351 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2310 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2410 passed 91 to 7.
Substitute House Bill 2492 passed 93 to 5.
Second Substitute House Bill 2616 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2160 passed 92 to 6.
House Bill 2329 passed 85 to 13.
Substitute House Bill 2544 passed 93 to 5.
Substitute House Bill 2537 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 2451 passed 94 to 4.
Substitute House Bill 2368 passed 62 to 36.
House Bill 2135 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 1286 passed 62 to 36.
Second Substitute House Bill 2333 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 2099 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2456 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1892 passed 55 to 41 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1654 passed 71 to 25 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1298 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1367 passed 62 to 35 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2074 passed 84 to 13 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2111 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2126 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2246 passed 56 to 41 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2306 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2365 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2407 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2408 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2437 passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2543 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2580 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2592 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2724 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2029 passed 88 to 9 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2364 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2739 passed 65 to 33.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2023 passed 89 to 9.
Substitute House Bill 2467 passed 85 to 13.
Substitute House Bill 2612 passed 75 to 23.
House Bill 1902 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2080 passed 92 to 6.
Substitute House Bill 2372 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed House Bill 2558 passed 56 to 42.
Substitute House Bill 2331 passed 54 to 44.
House Bill 2723 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2415 passed 90 to 8.
Substitute House Bill 2519 passed 90 to 8.
House Bill 2061 passed 94 to 4.
House Bill 2254 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2351 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2310 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2410 passed 91 to 7.
Substitute House Bill 2492 passed 93 to 5.
Second Substitute House Bill 2616 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2160 passed 92 to 6.
House Bill 2329 passed 85 to 13.
Substitute House Bill 2544 passed 93 to 5.
Substitute House Bill 2537 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 2451 passed 94 to 4.
Substitute House Bill 2368 passed 62 to 36.
House Bill 2135 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 1286 passed 62 to 36.
Second Substitute House Bill 2333 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 2099 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2456 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1892 passed 55 to 41 with 2 excused.
House Bill 1654 passed 71 to 25 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1298 passed 96 to 0 with 2 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1367 passed 62 to 35 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2074 passed 84 to 13 with 1 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2111 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2126 passed 78 to 19 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2246 passed 56 to 41 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2306 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2365 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2407 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2408 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2437 passed 90 to 7 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2543 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2580 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2592 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2724 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 2029 passed 88 to 9 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2364 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 32
In the Local Government Committee today, we’re getting briefed on NoaNet, a federally financed broadband expansion program throughout WA State. We’re back on the Floor to vote on bills at 10:00 AM today.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 31
Today in the House, the following bills passed out to the Senate …
Second Substitute House Bill 1017 passed 57 to 41.
House Bill 1896 passed 96 to 2.
Second Substitute House Bill 2002 passed 77 to 21.
House Bill 2119 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2151 passed 97 to 1.
Substitute House Bill 2183 passed 82 to 16.
House Bill 2261 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2262 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2406 passed 95 to 3.
House Bill 2708 passed 97 to 1.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1563 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 1179 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2018 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 1785 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2170 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2105 passed 85 to 13.
House Bill 2296 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2473 passed 73 to 25.
House Bill 1185 passed 83 to 15.
House Bill 1783 passed 82 to 16.
House Bill 1129 passed 62 to 36.
House Bill 1360 passed 72 to 26.
Substitute House 1674 passed 73 to 25.
Substitute House Bill 2098 passed 97 to 1.
Substitute House Bill 2121 passed 64 to 34.
House Bill 2157 passed 91 to 7.
House Bill 2215 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2278 passed 89 to 9.
House Bill 2301 passed 90 to 8.
House Bill 2374 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2433 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2448 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2547 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2593 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2682 passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1840 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2102 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1791 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2057 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2195 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2518 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1684 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2381 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2644 passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2541 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2576 passed 83 to 14 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2590 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2680 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Second Substitute House Bill 1017 passed 57 to 41.
House Bill 1896 passed 96 to 2.
Second Substitute House Bill 2002 passed 77 to 21.
House Bill 2119 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2151 passed 97 to 1.
Substitute House Bill 2183 passed 82 to 16.
House Bill 2261 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2262 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2406 passed 95 to 3.
House Bill 2708 passed 97 to 1.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1563 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 1179 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2018 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 1785 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2170 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2105 passed 85 to 13.
House Bill 2296 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2473 passed 73 to 25.
House Bill 1185 passed 83 to 15.
House Bill 1783 passed 82 to 16.
House Bill 1129 passed 62 to 36.
House Bill 1360 passed 72 to 26.
Substitute House 1674 passed 73 to 25.
Substitute House Bill 2098 passed 97 to 1.
Substitute House Bill 2121 passed 64 to 34.
House Bill 2157 passed 91 to 7.
House Bill 2215 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2278 passed 89 to 9.
House Bill 2301 passed 90 to 8.
House Bill 2374 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2433 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2448 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2547 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2593 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2682 passed 81 to 16 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1840 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2102 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1791 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2057 passed 93 to 4 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2195 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2518 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 1684 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2381 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2644 passed 87 to 10 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2541 passed 97 to 0 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2576 passed 83 to 14 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2590 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
House Bill 2680 passed 95 to 2 with 1 excused.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 30
Today is the first day of what could be a long week for Floor action in the House. The following bills passed out of the House today …
House Bill 1011 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2017 passed 94 to 4.
House Bill 2167 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2228 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2276 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2285 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2336 passed 95 to 3.
House Bill 2398 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2546 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2575 passed 92 to 6.
House Bill 2583 passed 94 to 4.
Substitute House Bill 2605 passed 93 to 5.
Substitute House Bill 2651 passed 97 to 1.
Substitute House Bill 2531 passed 78 to 20.
Substitute House Bill 1838 passed 76 to 22.
Substitute House Bill 2165 passed 93 to 5.
Substitute House Bill 2282 passed 90 to 8.
House Bill 2450 passed 93 to 5.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2191 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2722 passed 53 to 45.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1675 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 1027 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2162 passed 71 to 27.
Substitute House Bill 2164 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 1597 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 1814 passed 60 to 38.
House Bill 2332 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 2100 passed 91 to 7.
House Bill 2137 passed 88 to 10.
House Bill 2140 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2255 passed 58 to 40.
House Bill 2700 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1083 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 1011 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2017 passed 94 to 4.
House Bill 2167 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2228 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2276 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2285 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2336 passed 95 to 3.
House Bill 2398 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2546 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2575 passed 92 to 6.
House Bill 2583 passed 94 to 4.
Substitute House Bill 2605 passed 93 to 5.
Substitute House Bill 2651 passed 97 to 1.
Substitute House Bill 2531 passed 78 to 20.
Substitute House Bill 1838 passed 76 to 22.
Substitute House Bill 2165 passed 93 to 5.
Substitute House Bill 2282 passed 90 to 8.
House Bill 2450 passed 93 to 5.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2191 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2722 passed 53 to 45.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1675 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 1027 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2162 passed 71 to 27.
Substitute House Bill 2164 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 1597 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 1814 passed 60 to 38.
House Bill 2332 passed 53 to 45.
House Bill 2100 passed 91 to 7.
House Bill 2137 passed 88 to 10.
House Bill 2140 passed 98 to 0.
Substitute House Bill 2255 passed 58 to 40.
House Bill 2700 passed 98 to 0.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1083 passed 98 to 0.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 30
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House Bill 1771, the Constitutional Use of Drones, is on the Floor Calendar for possible action this week.
House Bill 1771, the Constitutional Use of Drones, is on the Floor Calendar for possible action this week.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 29
Time to start calling your Sentaors and let them know what you think about the proposed fuel tax increase.
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Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 29
Today is the cutoff for reporting bills out of fiscal committees, unless the bills are necessary to implement the budget (NTIB). In the Appropriations Committee today, we’re hearing testimony on twenty-six bills and may take Executive Action on six.
SHB 2572 - Concerning the effectiveness of health care purchasing and transforming the health care delivery system.
HB 2594 - Requiring the health care authority to develop a blueprint for the establishment of a federal basic health program.
HB 2617 - Regulating interpreter services.
SHB 2368 - Concerning a surcharge for local homeless housing and assistance.
SHB 2639 - Concerning state purchasing of mental health and chemical dependency treatment services.
HB 2725 - Concerning court review of involuntary treatment decisions.
SHB 2377 - Improving quality in the early care and education system.
SHB 2400 - Concerning mentoring and service learning opportunities in education.
SHB 2251 - Concerning fish barrier removals.
SHB 2347 - Enhancing the safety of the transportation of oil.
SHB 2457 - Concerning derelict and abandoned vessels.
SHB 2458 - Concerning invasive species.
SHB 2146 - Concerning department of labor and industries appeal bonds.
HB 2335 - Concerning extended foster care services.
SHB 2501 - Concerning registration requirements for contractors.
SHB 2519 - Concerning early education for children involved in the child welfare system.
SHB 2616 - Concerning parents with intellectual or developmental disabilities involved in dependency proceedings.
SHB 2432 - Concerning long-term planning for developmental disabilities services.
HB 2777 - Concerning a study to determine the feasibility of coverage for long-term care services and support needs.
HB 2281 - Addressing state lottery efficiency.
SHB 2207 - Eliminating the reduction in state basic education funding that occurs in counties with federal forest lands.
SHB 2743 - Protecting taxpayers by providing for accountability and transparency in government contracting.
2SHB 1285 - Concerning representation of children in dependency matters.
SHB 2202 - Concerning the establishment of an open data policy to facilitate sharing and publication of government data.
SHB 2214 - Concerning the training of code enforcement officials.
HB 2672 - Increasing the minimum hourly wage to twelve dollars over three years.
The six bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 1820, 2149, 2192, 2198, 2486, and 2746.
SHB 2572 - Concerning the effectiveness of health care purchasing and transforming the health care delivery system.
HB 2594 - Requiring the health care authority to develop a blueprint for the establishment of a federal basic health program.
HB 2617 - Regulating interpreter services.
SHB 2368 - Concerning a surcharge for local homeless housing and assistance.
SHB 2639 - Concerning state purchasing of mental health and chemical dependency treatment services.
HB 2725 - Concerning court review of involuntary treatment decisions.
SHB 2377 - Improving quality in the early care and education system.
SHB 2400 - Concerning mentoring and service learning opportunities in education.
SHB 2251 - Concerning fish barrier removals.
SHB 2347 - Enhancing the safety of the transportation of oil.
SHB 2457 - Concerning derelict and abandoned vessels.
SHB 2458 - Concerning invasive species.
SHB 2146 - Concerning department of labor and industries appeal bonds.
HB 2335 - Concerning extended foster care services.
SHB 2501 - Concerning registration requirements for contractors.
SHB 2519 - Concerning early education for children involved in the child welfare system.
SHB 2616 - Concerning parents with intellectual or developmental disabilities involved in dependency proceedings.
SHB 2432 - Concerning long-term planning for developmental disabilities services.
HB 2777 - Concerning a study to determine the feasibility of coverage for long-term care services and support needs.
HB 2281 - Addressing state lottery efficiency.
SHB 2207 - Eliminating the reduction in state basic education funding that occurs in counties with federal forest lands.
SHB 2743 - Protecting taxpayers by providing for accountability and transparency in government contracting.
2SHB 1285 - Concerning representation of children in dependency matters.
SHB 2202 - Concerning the establishment of an open data policy to facilitate sharing and publication of government data.
SHB 2214 - Concerning the training of code enforcement officials.
HB 2672 - Increasing the minimum hourly wage to twelve dollars over three years.
The six bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 1820, 2149, 2192, 2198, 2486, and 2746.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 27
As many of you know, I host a radio show Saturday mornings at 11:30 on 930 AM KYAK. One of the things I hope to include as a regular segment on the show is topics, questions, comments, and issues from our listeners. If you have topics you’d like to hear discussed, please email us at freedom4wa@gmail.com.
Also, if you’re not in Central or Eastern Washington, you can listen to the show online at www.acn.cc/ACN Listening Page.htm.
Thanks for listening.
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Also, if you’re not in Central or Eastern Washington, you can listen to the show online at www.acn.cc/ACN Listening Page.htm.
Thanks for listening.
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Friday, February 7, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 26
In the Appropriations Committee hearing today, we’re hearing five bills and may take Executive Action on three bills. House Bill 2192 promoting economic development through enhancing transparency and predictability of state agency permitting and review process.
Substitute House Bill 2486 addressing the implementation of inmate postsecondary education degree programs to reduce recidivism.
Substitute House Bill 2149 concerning medical marijuana.
Substitute House Bill 2198 providing tax relief to qualifying patients for purchases of marijuana for medical use.
Substitute House Bill 2144 concerning the establishment of a dedicated local jurisdiction marijuana fund and the distribution of a specified percentage of marijuana excise tax revenues to local jurisdictions.
The three bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 1037, 2334 and 2378.
Substitute House Bill 2486 addressing the implementation of inmate postsecondary education degree programs to reduce recidivism.
Substitute House Bill 2149 concerning medical marijuana.
Substitute House Bill 2198 providing tax relief to qualifying patients for purchases of marijuana for medical use.
Substitute House Bill 2144 concerning the establishment of a dedicated local jurisdiction marijuana fund and the distribution of a specified percentage of marijuana excise tax revenues to local jurisdictions.
The three bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 1037, 2334 and 2378.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 26
On the House Floor today, we voted the following bills out …
House Bill 1064 passed 77 to 16 with 5 excused.
House Bill 1264 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1634 passed 80 to 14 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2152 passed 93 to 1 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1486 passed 55 to 39 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2500 passed 54 to 40 with 4 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1467 passed 92 to 2 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1064 passed 77 to 16 with 5 excused.
House Bill 1264 passed 94 to 0 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1634 passed 80 to 14 with 4 excused.
Substitute House Bill 2152 passed 93 to 1 with 4 excused.
House Bill 1486 passed 55 to 39 with 4 excused.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2500 passed 54 to 40 with 4 excused.
Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1467 passed 92 to 2 with 4 excused.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 26
After a long day in the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Information Technology Committee yesterday, we’re back in Committee this morning to hear House Bill 2549 and House Bill 2187. We’re likely going to take Executive Action on both bills this morning as well.
The big news from yesterday is the passage of House Bill 1888, allowing Industrial Hemp to be grown in Washington State, out of committee yesterday.
The big news from yesterday is the passage of House Bill 1888, allowing Industrial Hemp to be grown in Washington State, out of committee yesterday.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 25
Now that we’ve reached the cut-off for Policy Committees, the real grind begins. The cut-off for fiscal committees is next week and there are hundreds of bills that must be heard and acted on before February 11th. In the Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Information Technology Committee meeting today, we have twenty-five bills scheduled for public hearing and twenty-five bills scheduled for possible Executive Action.
Here’s the full agenda … www.leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/APPG/Pages/Agendas....aspx
Let the fun begin.
Here’s the full agenda … www.leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/APPG/Pages/Agendas....aspx
Let the fun begin.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 24
In the Government Operations and Elections Committee today, I had the honor of presenting House Bill 2561, changing ballot tabulation and receipt provisions. This bill was brought to me by students from Snohomish High School for a Senior Culminating Project. I was happy to introduce the bill on their behalf and they were able to attend the hearing to testify on their bill.
We’re hearing testimony on two additional bills today as well; House Bill 2104, providing contract information online for state capital and transportation projects and House Bill 2750, allowing write-in candidates name to be printed on a general election ballot under certain conditions.
The Committee may also take Executive Action on five bills including House Bills 1298, 2552, 2578, 2617, and 2743.
We’re hearing testimony on two additional bills today as well; House Bill 2104, providing contract information online for state capital and transportation projects and House Bill 2750, allowing write-in candidates name to be printed on a general election ballot under certain conditions.
The Committee may also take Executive Action on five bills including House Bills 1298, 2552, 2578, 2617, and 2743.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 24
Today on the House Floor the following bills were passed onto the Senate …
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1448 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2148 passed 54 to 44.
House Bill 1607 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2127 passed 98 to 0.
Of particular interest is House Bill 2148, the abortion mandate bill, which I voted against. It will be interesting to see what the Senate does with the bill.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1448 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2148 passed 54 to 44.
House Bill 1607 passed 98 to 0.
House Bill 2127 passed 98 to 0.
Of particular interest is House Bill 2148, the abortion mandate bill, which I voted against. It will be interesting to see what the Senate does with the bill.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 24
In the Local Government Committee Meeting we’re considering thirteen bills for Executive Action. House Bills 1595, 1854, 2187, 2234, 2245, 2288, 2311, 2401, 2499, 2637, 2677, 2681, and 2682.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 24
In case you missed it last night, here's the latest Freedomcast.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 23
In the Appropriations Committee today, we’re getting briefed on implementing the obligations created under the McCleary decision and hearing House Bill 2422 which restores the Initiative 732 cost-of-living adjustment, beginning in fiscal year 2015 and restores inflationary adjustments to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification bonus, beginning in fiscal year 2015.
There may also be Executive Action taken on four bills including House Bills 1574, 2479, 2485, and 2577.
There may also be Executive Action taken on four bills including House Bills 1574, 2479, 2485, and 2577.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 23
Well it's about two weeks after the rest of the country covered the bill, but thanks to the Yakima Herald for publishing an article on House Bill 2272, the 4th Amendment Protection Act.
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Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Sessionb Day 23
In the Government Operations and Elections Committee today, we’re hearing three bills and may take Executive Action on four bills. House Bill 2552 requires paid signature gatherers and signature gathering businesses that use paid signature gatherers to register with the Secretary of State and requires the declarations on petitions for recall elections, referenda, and initiatives be signed by the signature gatherer.
House Bill 2617 authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and Health Care Authority (HCA) to purchase certain spoken language interpreter services; requires the DSHS, the HCA, the L&I, and the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to purchase certain spoken language interpreter services directly from language access providers through scheduling and coordinating delivery organizations; requires the DES to develop and implement a model that all state agencies must use to procure spoken language interpreter services by direct purchase from language access providers or through contracts with scheduling and coordinating entities, or both; establishes the Spoken Language Interpreter Advisory Group; and makes modifications to collective bargaining statutes governing language access providers, including the establishment of three statewide units in place of the current single statewide unit.
House Bill 2743 requires agencies to prepare a written record of the basis of the decision and "comprehensive impact assessment" when contracting out to purchase services that were formerly provided by public employees; requires agencies to file with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) the written basis of decision and reports on contractor's performance; specifies inclusion of a number of contract terms in agreements to contract out; requires the DES to develop model terms for performance-based contracts, including a term to facilitate recovery of public employee staff time spent bringing a contract into compliance; mandates debarment of contractors under certain circumstances; makes changes to existing law requiring the DES to identify services that can be contracted out at reduced cost, authorizing this only when taxpayers will save 10 percent or more; amends a provision governing contractor ethics to provide that a contractor may not use public resources for private benefit or gain; and requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to review the performance of certain contracts in which public sector employee services have been outsourced.
The four bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 2192, 2293, 2578, and 2376.
House Bill 2617 authorizes the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and Health Care Authority (HCA) to purchase certain spoken language interpreter services; requires the DSHS, the HCA, the L&I, and the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to purchase certain spoken language interpreter services directly from language access providers through scheduling and coordinating delivery organizations; requires the DES to develop and implement a model that all state agencies must use to procure spoken language interpreter services by direct purchase from language access providers or through contracts with scheduling and coordinating entities, or both; establishes the Spoken Language Interpreter Advisory Group; and makes modifications to collective bargaining statutes governing language access providers, including the establishment of three statewide units in place of the current single statewide unit.
House Bill 2743 requires agencies to prepare a written record of the basis of the decision and "comprehensive impact assessment" when contracting out to purchase services that were formerly provided by public employees; requires agencies to file with the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) the written basis of decision and reports on contractor's performance; specifies inclusion of a number of contract terms in agreements to contract out; requires the DES to develop model terms for performance-based contracts, including a term to facilitate recovery of public employee staff time spent bringing a contract into compliance; mandates debarment of contractors under certain circumstances; makes changes to existing law requiring the DES to identify services that can be contracted out at reduced cost, authorizing this only when taxpayers will save 10 percent or more; amends a provision governing contractor ethics to provide that a contractor may not use public resources for private benefit or gain; and requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to review the performance of certain contracts in which public sector employee services have been outsourced.
The four bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 2192, 2293, 2578, and 2376.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 23
The Freedom Agenda Team had three bills heard in the Environment Committee today. House Bill 2090 is a true regulatory reform bill, which creates a categorical exemption under SEPA for projects deemed consistent with a locally adopted comprehensive plan, development regulations and shoreline master programs.
House Bill 2095 and 2269 are designed to create a"mitigation bank” from lands previously purchased by state agencies to mitigate transportation and other infrastructure construction projects. These bills would greatly reduce construction costs to the taxpayers.
House Bill 2095 and 2269 are designed to create a"mitigation bank” from lands previously purchased by state agencies to mitigate transportation and other infrastructure construction projects. These bills would greatly reduce construction costs to the taxpayers.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 22
It’s a busy day for the Appropriations Committee today, where we’re hearing testimony on seven bills. Because the agenda is so long, I’ve included shorter bill summaries. Substitute House Bill 1037 establishes a cost recovery mechanism for public records sought for commercial purposes.
House Bill 1820 determining the average salary for the pension purposes of state and local government employees as certified by their employer.
House Bill 2122 concerning sexually violent predators.
House Bill 2334 simplifying and enforcing employee status under employment laws to ensure fairness to employers and employees and address the underground economy.
House Bill 2378 concerning practice settings for certified chemical dependency professionals and trainees.
House Bill 2736 addressing state retirement system employer participation in the states deferred compensation program.
House Bill 2746 refinancing of Medicaid personal care services for individuals with development disabilities and individuals with long-term care needs through community first choice option.
House Bill 1820 determining the average salary for the pension purposes of state and local government employees as certified by their employer.
House Bill 2122 concerning sexually violent predators.
House Bill 2334 simplifying and enforcing employee status under employment laws to ensure fairness to employers and employees and address the underground economy.
House Bill 2378 concerning practice settings for certified chemical dependency professionals and trainees.
House Bill 2736 addressing state retirement system employer participation in the states deferred compensation program.
House Bill 2746 refinancing of Medicaid personal care services for individuals with development disabilities and individuals with long-term care needs through community first choice option.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 22
In the Local Government Committee today, we’re hearing two bills and may take Executive Action on twenty bills. House Bill 2681 extends the date by which an annexation must commence in order to impose an annexation sales and use tax by two years to January 1, 2017; allows proceeds from an annexation sales and use tax to be used for a city's cost to prepare for annexation and modifies definitions related to the annexation sales and use tax provision.
House Bill 2682 increases the estimated cost threshold, above which all work ordered by a water-sewer district must be let by contract and competitive bidding, from $20,000 to $90,000.
The twenty bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 2187, 2218, 2234, 2245, 2278, 2288, 2298, 2311, 2401, 2433, 2442, 2481, 2499, 2547, 2593, 2618, 2637, 2677, 2681, and 2682.
With Policy Cut-off coming on Wednesday, expect to see more lists like this.
House Bill 2682 increases the estimated cost threshold, above which all work ordered by a water-sewer district must be let by contract and competitive bidding, from $20,000 to $90,000.
The twenty bills that may receive Executive Action are House Bills 2187, 2218, 2234, 2245, 2278, 2288, 2298, 2311, 2401, 2433, 2442, 2481, 2499, 2547, 2593, 2618, 2637, 2677, 2681, and 2682.
With Policy Cut-off coming on Wednesday, expect to see more lists like this.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 22
I’m back in Olympia after a great weekend back home. We voted the following bill out of the House this morning …
House Bill 1063 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1805 passed 92 to 3 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1173 passed 89 to 6 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1260 passed 56 to 39 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1292 passed 93 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1339 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1538 passed 63 to 32 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1593 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1724 passed 72 to 23 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1409 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1727 passed 54 to 41 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1063 passed 94 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1805 passed 92 to 3 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1173 passed 89 to 6 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1260 passed 56 to 39 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1292 passed 93 to 1 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1339 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed House Bill 1538 passed 63 to 32 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1593 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
House Bill 1724 passed 72 to 23 with 3 excused.
Substitute House Bill 1409 passed 95 to 0 with 3 excused.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1727 passed 54 to 41 with 3 excused.
Less Government, Lower Taxes and More Freedom - 2014 Legislative Session Day 22
"The moment the idea is admitted into society that property is not as sacred as the law of God, and that there is not a force of law and public justice to protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence." --John Adams, Defence of the Constitutions of the Government of the United States, 1787
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