Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Norm Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2024 2011–12 |
DSHS/residential habil. ctrsRequires the department of social and health services to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of alternatives to the operation of certain residential habilitation centers. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2036 2011–12 |
Prison safetyRequires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to establish a Statewide Security Advisory Committee to provide a comprehensive review of the DOC's security policies and procedures within its prisons. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2044 2011–12 |
Scratch ticket machinesEstablishes the gaming equity and fairness act of 2011. Extends electronic scratch ticket games to house-banked card room licensees. Creates the gaming equity and fairness account. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2045 2011–12 |
Tax prefs for Indian tribesEstablishes the tribal tax oversight act of 2011. Eliminates special tax preferences given to federally recognized Indian tribes in recent years and provides for additional requirements for the renewal of existing tax agreements. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2046 2011–12 |
Compacts, compact amendmentsEstablishes the contractual oversight and transparency act. Prohibits the governor from adopting, executing, or otherwise entering into any compact with another state, the federal government, Indian tribe or band, or other... | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2108 2011–12 |
Workers' compensation reformReforms workers' compensation through authorization of voluntary settlements and creation of a return-to-work subsidy program. | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2124 2011–12 |
Purchases by utilitiesEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Terry Nealey (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2192 2011–12 |
Water mgmt/biofuel, organicCreates a perpetual appropriation of an annual aggregate of 100,000 acre feet of water from the main stem of the Columbia and Lower Snake rivers to be used for the irrigation of biofuel crops and organic crops. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2206 2011–12 |
Driver licenses, identicardsChanges the renewal period from five years to six years for driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, motorcycle endorsements, and identification cards. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2208 2011–12 |
Honor and remember flagDesignates the "Honor and Remember Flag" as the official state emblem of the service and sacrifice of United States' service members who have given their lives in the line of duty. | Shelly Short (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2248 2011–12 |
Gold star license platesRequires gold star license plates to be issued without payment of any vehicle license fee or excise tax. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2257 2011–12 |
Vehicle documentry serv chrgRemoves the current expiration date of June 30, 2014, for the vehicle dealer allowable documentary service charge of up to $150. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2267 2011–12 |
Sewer systemsSpecifies that urban growth area requirements in the Growth Management Act do not obligate counties or cities to provide or ensure the provision of sanitary sewer systems to the entirety of an urban growth area within a... | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2269 2011–12 |
License plate requirementsAddresses the number of license plates required on certain vehicles and reflectivity and replacement fees for passenger vehicle license plates. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2270 2011–12 |
Traffic safety camera signsRequires local legislative authorities who approve the use of automated traffic safety cameras to adopt specific and quantifiable standards for the location of signage indicating a zone where the cameras are used. | Jan Angel (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2276 2011–12 |
Administrative proceduresImposes a general moratorium on state agency rule-making lasting until at least July, 1, 2015, which is subject to specified exceptions. | David Taylor (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2338 2011–12 |
New storm water requirementsDelays new storm water requirements to provide fiscal relief to cities and counties during periods of economic downturn. | Susan Fagan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2355 2011–12 |
Alternative traction devicesAdds "alternative traction devices" to allowable traction devices in addition to chains and studded tires to be used on a vehicle because of snow, ice, or other conditions tending to cause a vehicle to skid to be approved by... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2408 2011–12 |
Ag seasonal labor shortagesProvides options for addressing seasonal shortages of labor in agriculture, including strategies for assisting certain persons to work in agriculture and mechanisms for meeting the housing and transportation needs of such workers. | Norm Johnson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2415 2011–12 |
Water rights transferCreates a new process, and new mechanism for calculating annual consumptive quantity, for certain water users who have transitioned to a more efficient process for irrigation. | Vincent Buys (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2435 2011–12 |
Prescription drug benefitsRequires health carriers that provide coverage for prescription drugs to provide a single limit on out-of-pocket expenses in all of their health plans. Requires the insurance commissioner to annually adjust the out-of-pocket limits. | Tami Green (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2458 2011–12 |
Public facilities districtsAuthorizes a city that is one of the forming jurisdictions of a public facilities district that has defaulted on a debt obligation to seek voter approval for a 0.2 percent sales and use tax. | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2477 2011–12 |
Missing endangered personsExpands the Washington State Patrol's Missing Person Clearinghouse to include endangered persons. | Hans Zeiger (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2479 2011–12 |
180-day school year waiversIncreases the number of waivers from the 180-day school year requirement that may be granted for purposes of economy and efficiency, and authorizes school districts with larger populations to receive such waivers. | J.T. Wilcox (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2484 2011–12 |
Employee salary settingRequires an employee, who is occupying a position that is reallocated to a class with a lower salary range or is appointed to a position due to a layoff action, to have his or her base salary determined according to the... | Deb Eddy (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |