Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5398 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/seniors & disabledDeclares that all taxpayers who qualify for exemption under RCW 84.36.381 shall also be allowed a property tax exemption from the state levy equal to the tax imposed on the assessed value of the owner-occupied residential... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5410 2001–02 |
TelecommunicationsPublic utility districts and rural port districts (districts) are prohibited from providing telecommunications services or facilities to end users. Existing contracts between districts and other government entities entered... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5421 2001–02 |
School emplys/cost-of-livingAmends RCW 28A.400.205 to provide an annual cost-of-living increase for all school district employees. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5444 2001–02 |
Regional transit auth prjctsProvides that, whenever a regional transit authority chooses to deviate from a final system plan, or the boundaries, timetable, or scope of work previously within that system plan, the authority must submit the change or... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5471 2001–02 |
Small claims collection costIn addition to existing fees, a court may award a reasonable collection fee of up to $300 for work performed to enforce a small claims court judgment that has not been paid in a timely manner. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5490 2001–02 |
Certificate of masteryRenames the certificate of mastery and eliminates it as a high school graduation requirement. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5508 2001–02 |
Recreation resource accountThe Treasurer must transfer all of the money in the marine fuel tax refund account that is not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreation resource account. The proportional distribution factor, the motor... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5516 2001–02 |
Right to voteProvides that, upon completion of his or her sentence, an individual may petition a court of record to have his or her civil right to vote restored. If the court finds that the sentence has been satisfactorily completed, it... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5517 2001–02 |
Voter registrationRequires affirmation of voting qualifications for registration. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5525 2001–02 |
Water right certificatesA water right certificate that has not been relinquished cannot be revoked or diminished without specific legislative or judicial direction. The Department of Ecology may, however, revoke or adjust a certificate that has... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5561 2001–02 |
Library district directorsProvides that, on January 1, 2002, intercounty rural library districts in counties having a population over one million persons shall dissolve their boards of trustees on the date of the next municipal general election and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5646 2001–02 |
Public utlty tx/cogenerationThe existing deduction for cogeneration facilities built between June 1980 and January 1, 1990 is available for new or expanded cogeneration facilities constructed or installed between July 1, 2001, and January 1, 2011. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5667 2001–02 |
School principalsPublic school principals and vice principals, when hired primarily for such purposes, must only hold a valid administrative certificate. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5685 2001–02 |
Teachers/salary bonusTeachers who attain NBPTS certification annually receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the NBPTS certificate. The bill contains a null and void clause. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5687 2001–02 |
Boating safety educationImplements a program of mandatory boating safety education. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5710 2001–02 |
Equal access to justice actThe Equal Access to Justice Act is amended to allow qualified persons who prevail at the administrative hearing level (final agency action) to recover reasonable attorney = s fees not to exceed $25,000 if it is determined that... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5726 2001–02 |
Statutory leg committeesDeclares that the joint legislative audit and review committee, the joint committee on pension policy, the legislative evaluation and accountability program committee, and the joint legislative systems committee are subject to... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5801 2001–02 |
Notice of rule changeRequires that, within two hundred days of the effective date of a rule that imposes additional requirements on businesses the violation of which subjects the business to a penalty, assessment, or administrative sanction, an... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5807 2001–02 |
Property tax appealsDeclares that, when the increase in valuation is more than two percent per year, it is the burden of the public official charged with the duty of establishing this value to show it is correct. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5858 2001–02 |
Physical fitness servicesRevises the taxation of physical fitness services. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5931 2001–02 |
Governmental accountabilityDeclares an intent that: (1) All legislation shall be measured by provisions of the Constitutions as currently written or amended; and (2) Elected officials, entrusted with the duty to protect individual rights and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5955 2001–02 |
Theft of motor vehicle fuelProvides that any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor punishable... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6013 2001–02 |
Land use regulationRevises land use laws regarding private educational and religious facilities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6017 2001–02 |
Education & trans fundng actThe statutory restrictions on agency contracting practices are repealed and state agencies are expressly authorized to contract for services with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Agencies are prohibited... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6115 2001–02 |
Regional transit authoritiesProvides that regional transit authorities must honor their contractual obligations among the subareas within their boundaries and maintain subarea equity, such that no subarea benefits at the expense of another. Declares that... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |