Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Pennington
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2721 1997–98 |
School employee crimesSection 1. Adds new subsection to RCW 9.94A.120 relating to punishments for felonies. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2747 1997–98 |
Growth management implementnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 1005 1997–98 |
Border county higher ed projThe Border County Higher Education Opportunity Pilot Project is created to be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board determines eligibility criteria for institutional and student participation in the pilot. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1469 1997–98 |
Surface mining regulationNew statutory language defines the role that counties, cities, and towns may play in regulating surface mining operations. The Legislature finds that surface mining is economically vital and that obtaining necessary permits... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1630 1997–98 |
Lands transferred to countyA county legislative authority may file an application with the Board of Natural Resources requesting the reconveyance of all of its forest board transfer lands. Upon the filing of an application by the county legislative... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1825 1997–98 |
Forest demonstration accountThe maximum percentage that the Department of Natural Resources may charge for administration, reforestation, and protection of the county forest board transfer lands is reduced from 25 percent to 22 percent. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2284 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatnThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: $ Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; $ Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2567 1997–98 |
Regional events centers/fundThe legislative authority of a city with a population of more than 100,000 that is located in a county with a population of more than 300,000 but less than 1 million may impose a retail sales tax or use tax on all taxable... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2433 1997–98 |
Vets'/POW free license plateRevises RCW 73.04.110 to apply to veterans regardless of the date of the person's service or disability. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2453 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle excise taxRevises provisions relating to motor vehicle excise taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2495 1997–98 |
Public disclosure violationsPenalties for violating public disclosure laws are increased, a person or entity who fails to comply with an order relating to public disclosure laws is restricted from engaging in certain campaign activities, and changes are... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2391 1997–98 |
Wetlands delineation/mitigtnProvides that a county or city has the burden of proving, at no cost to the property owner, by clear and convincing evidence that an area is not suited for development because it is a wetland. Requires a county or city to bear... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2408 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste facilty feesThe maximum annual fee that can be charged to a single hazardous waste facility is raised from $10,000 to $15,000. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2409 1997–98 |
Household mover overchargesRevises RCW 81.80.132 to provide that the customer is not liable for and cannot be required to pay any charges that exceed the estimate by more than ten percent unless the carrier has obtained the customer's written permission... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2415 1997–98 |
Warm water game fish surchrgRevises RCW 77.44.030 to provide that the annual fee for a game fish surcharge is waived for: (1) Persons under fifteen years old; and (2) residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces with... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2416 1997–98 |
Battle Ground HighwayRevises RCW 47.17.650 to designate SR 503 as the "Battle Ground Highway." | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1035 1997–98 |
Flood victims' tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for flood victims. Applies to persons located in a county or Indian Nation listed in Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1079-WA or DR-1100-WA, as amended. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1049 1997–98 |
Desegregation of group homesThe Legislature finds that in order to carry out the Washington Housing Policy Act and to facilitate the mainstreaming of persons with disabilities into local communities, group homes should be integrated throughout... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1050 1997–98 |
Firearms licensingCONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE The fee for an original five-year CPL is reduced from $36 to $21. The $15 distribution from original license fees that goes to the state general fund is eliminated. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1052 1997–98 |
Littering penaltiesA 24 hour community service requirement is added for any litter violation that occurs on a highway, road, street, or alley. The Department of Ecology is required to develop procedures for the collection of litter penalties. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1053 1997–98 |
Independent political advertAn additional requirement is established for political advertising undertaken as an independent expenditure that is in written form, such as brochures, articles, newspaper ads, or tabloids. If such if the advertising cites a... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |