Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Pennington
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1297 1997–98 |
Murder/aggravating circumstnAn additional aggravating circumstance is provided for purposes of qualifying a premeditated first-degree murder for a sentence of life in prison without possibility of release or a sentence of death. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1354 1997–98 |
Air pollution controlA board member of a local air pollution control authority may not designate an alternate to serve as permanent chair of board meetings. Persons with vehicles that fail an emissions test must be provided with information... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2849 1997–98 |
Student achievemnt accntbltyK-4 Reading Accountability System : CSL's recommendations regarding a statewide accountability system for K-4 reading are enacted. Additionally, by December 1, 2000, SPI must report to the Senate and House education committees... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2312 1997–98 |
Workers' comp emplyr obligtnOut-of-state employers who are employing workers in Washington must have an industrial insurance account with the Department of Labor and Industries, or be qualified as a self-insurer in Washington. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2417 1997–98 |
Local vehicle license feesCities located in Cowlitz County may impose the local option vehicle license fee within city boundaries upon a majority vote of citizens. Residents living in the city boundary will not be charged the fee twice. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2724 1997–98 |
Enforcemnt moneys/leg ovrsgtAn appropriation is required for expenditure of any moneys received by the state in regulatory enforcement actions, including penalties, fines, and settlements. The unanticipated receipt process cannot be used to spend... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 1309 1997–98 |
Disarming law officerA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1408 1997–98 |
Carrying concealed pistolA valid CPL issued in another state exempts a person from the requirement of a Washington CPL in order to conceal a pistol on his or her person. A person with an out-of-state CPL must carry the CPL with him or her when... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2339 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingWetlands mitigation banking is specifically authorized. A state agency or local government may approve use of credits from a bank for mitigation required under a permit issued or approved by the agency or local government. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2371 1997–98 |
Retiree medical expense planRetiring state and higher education employees can receive, in lieu of a cash payment under the attendance incentive program and with equivalent funds, a benefit plan that provides for reimbursement of medical expenses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1441 1997–98 |
VoyeurismA person commits the crime of voyeurism when, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she views, photographs or films another without the other = s knowledge and consent, when the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2598 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exmptThe exemption for rented or leased property is indefinitely allowed by removing the limitation that the exemption only applies through 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2969 1997–98 |
Gun safes/tax exemptionGun safes are exempt from sales and use taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1230 1997–98 |
Students' religious rightsThe Legislature recognizes that federal and state constitutional rights of free speech and religion extend to students enrolled in common schools. Students may express and incorporate their religious beliefs and opinions where... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1746 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorPossession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2431 1997–98 |
Southwest WA FairAs an alternative to appointing an advisory committee, the board may appoint a designee to fulfill all of the board's obligations with respect to the Fair. The chair of the board may but is not required to serve as the chair... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2414 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning complianceCities with a population of less than 5,000 that are not within or contiguous with an area not meeting federal or state air quality standards must phase out outdoor burning by December 31, 2006. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2836 1997–98 |
Fish run recovery pilot projA pilot program is created in southwest Washington within the habitat area classified as evolutionarily significant unit 4 (ESU 4) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to address steelhead recovery. The pilot... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 19, 1998 |
| HB 1250 1997–98 |
TrademarksAn application for a trademark may specify all goods and services, even if such goods and services are in different categories. The Secretary of State may charge a fee based on the number of categories. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1046 1997–98 |
Child personl floatatn devicNo person may operate, or permit to be operated, a vessel under 19 feet in length unless each child nine years of age or younger on the vessel wears a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Enforcement of this... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1130 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1205 1997–98 |
Sex offenses against childrnA person commits the crime of rape of a child in the fourth degree if the person has sexual intercourse with another who is 16 or 17 and the person is at least five years older than the child. Rape of a child in the fourth... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1344 1997–98 |
County legis meeting minutesVoice recordings or written minutes must be kept for every public meeting of a county legislative authority and shall include any public | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1390 1997–98 |
Municipal officers/contractsThe dollar thresholds for contracts which are exempt from the municipal conflict of interest statutes are made applicable to the portion of the contract that will benefit the business operated by the municipal officer. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |