Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6407 1999–00 |
Forest practices definitionAmends RCW 76.09.020 to provide that "forest practice" shall also not include any activities with a primary purpose other than that of growing, harvesting, or processing timber that have met the requirements of chapter 43.21C RCW. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6409 1999–00 |
Environmental hearings applsProvides that if a person, who is neither a permit applicant nor the issuing agency, appeals a decision by a board identified in RCW 43.21B.005 to a court, the permit applicant may request the court to require the person to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6415 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districtsIn water-sewer districts of 25,000 customers or more, a five-member board of commissioners may choose to increase the number of commissioners from five to seven. This decision is subject to a vote in a special election if a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6344 1999–00 |
Safety zones & ferry docksProvides that to prevent potential injury, a safety zone is established around each state ferry dock. No unauthorized person may enter the area above or below the water within one hundred fifty feet of a state ferry terminal.... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| SB 5031 1999–00 |
TRS plan 3 investment gainsAll otherwise eligible TRS 3 members who transferred from TRS 2 to Plan 3 on or after September 1, 1997, and before February 1, 1998, shall receive a payment to their Plan 3 member account on or before July 1, 1999. The amount... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5060 1999–00 |
Highway bonds$ Increases Special Category C Bonds by $90 million from $240 million to $330 million. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5149 1999–00 |
Occupational therapy$ Adds a definition of "occupational therapy practitioner." $ Authorizes osteopathic physicians, podiatric physicians, naturopaths, chiropractors, physician assistants, psychologists and advanced registered nurse practitioners... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5158 1999–00 |
Buildings/criminal activityA criminal activity nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5260 1999–00 |
Equal access to justiceC Creates a task force to review the statute authorizing attorney fees in appeals from administrative actions, and requires the task force to determine the types of administrative hearings that require attorney representation... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5360 1999–00 |
Fuel tax rate & distributionThe motor fuel tax statutes are cleaned up by collapsing these motor fuel tax rates into one rate of 23 cents. All of the fuel tax distributions are placed in one section on a percentage basis, while maintaining revenue neutrality. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5393 1999–00 |
Personal watercraft operatnBeginning on April 1, 2000, no person born after 1984 may operate a personal watercraft powered by a ten horsepower or more motor unless that person has successfully completed a boating education course approved by the State... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5443 1999–00 |
Alcohol/drug hearing feesC Provides an indigency based waiver of a hearing request fee in an administrative suspension or revocation of a driver's license in DUI related cases. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5480 1999–00 |
Drug-affected infantsA woman's primary health care provider must identify and then screen appropriate pregnant and lactating women to determine whether an infant is at risk of being drug-affected. If screening criteria suggests the infant should... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5510 1999–00 |
Collecting unpaid taxesThe Department of Revenue is allowed to hire collection agencies for the purpose of collecting unpaid taxes within the state of Washington. DOR may refer those instate accounts that are considered "uncollectible" and therefore... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5750 1999–00 |
Transportation planningThe state-owned facilities component must be consistent with the statewide multi-modal transportation plan ( Washington's Transportation Plan) and is required to identify the most cost-effective combination of transportation... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5764 1999–00 |
Public works contrct/actionsThe public works statute is amended to provide that a lawsuit arising out of a public works contract is subject to the provisions of the offer of settlement statute, regardless of the dollar amount of the alleged damages. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5957 1999–00 |
Food labeling task forceA task force of legislators and industry representatives is formed to explore issues of country of origin labeling and a A Grown in Washington @ promotional program. The task force looks at issues related to fruits,... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| SB 5003 1999–00 |
State property tax eliminatdProvides for a gradual reduction in the state property tax to a zero tax rate by the year 2010. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5042 1999–00 |
Motor home excise tx reductnDeclares that motor homes shall be exempt from excise taxes imposed in RCW 82.44.020(1), but shall pay an annual excise tax in the amount of one and one-tenth percent of the value of such motor home. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5052 1999–00 |
HOV lanesDeclares that regulations authorizing such exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5096 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle auctns/B&O taxThe wholesale auction exemption is expanded to include independent motor vehicle leasing companies not otherwise doing business in the state and motor vehicle dealers licensed by and located in another state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5151 1999–00 |
Unlawful check/venueProvides that an action upon the unlawful issuance of a check or draft may be brought in any division of the judicial district in which the check or draft was issued or presented as payment. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5164 1999–00 |
Property tax valuationDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by limiting property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until the ownership of the property changes. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5217 1999–00 |
Property tax limitationDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, and limiting the tax assessed on real property. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5218 1999–00 |
State property tax eliminatnProvides annual reductions of state property tax rates until a zero rate is reached for 2010 and thereafter. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |