Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Pennington
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1576 1997–98 |
Buildable landsThe Legislature finds that land use planning needs to ensure that an adequate supply of land appropriate for development is actually available for development. Merely regulating land to allow for development is insufficient. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 2044 1997–98 |
Personal wireless facilitiesWhen a telecommunications service provider applies to place several microcells and/or minor facilities in a single geographical area, local governments are encouraged (1) to allow the applicant to file a single set of SEPA... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 219, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1465 1997–98 |
Mining issues consulting serThe Department of Natural Resources must establish a no-cost consulting service for miners, surface mining reclamation permit holders, local government, and the public. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1466 1997–98 |
Surface mining reclamationThe Department of Natural Resources may delegate its enforcement authority if the department believes that the county, city, or town employs personnel who are qualified to enforce reclamation plans approved by the department.... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1467 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation securityOnly the Department of Natural Resources holds the performance security for surface mine reclamation. When acting in its capacity as a regulator, no state agency or local government may require a surface mining operation to... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1219 1997–98 |
Health care service prepaymnThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1003 1997–98 |
Sr/disabled property tax defSpecial assessments are redefined as charges or obligations imposed on property specially benefitted. The language linking special assessments to local improvements is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1066 1997–98 |
State facilities maintenanceThe recent reforms to state agency maintenance planning, budgeting, and reporting practices are codified to ensure that they are sustained into the future. Information about the condition of facilities must be included in the... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1278 1997–98 |
Malt liquor labelingThe term A lager @ may appear on labels of malt liquor products. The term includes all currently identified malt beverages such as beer, ale, lager beer, stout, and porter. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 100, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1550 1997–98 |
Crim conduct/disablty retireA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1187 1997–98 |
Associate develpmnt orgnztnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to contract with Associate Development Organizations or other local organizations for coordinated community and economic development services in... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1241 1997–98 |
Leg. ethics board membersThe prohibition of a citizen member of the Legislative Ethics Board allowing his or her name to be used, or making contributions in support of, or in opposition to, any state candidate or state ballot measure is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2757 1995–96 |
Littering in state parksA person that litters in a state park must perform 24 hours of community service in the park where the litter violation occurred. The Parks and Recreation Commission must adopt a policy for supervising and evaluating community... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1704 1995–96 |
Travel sellers registrationThe striking amendment makes modifications to the sellers of travel registration act in order to clarify certain provisions of this act. Wholesalers of travel services who do not retail travel services to Washington consumers... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2167 1995–96 |
Marina facility maintenanceUpon request, the Department of Fish and Wildlife must issue a five-year renewable permit to a marina for regular maintenance activities. Marina is defined as a public or private facility providing boat moorage space, fuel, or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2467 1995–96 |
Industrial developmentsA pilot test is authorized in Clark County for an expanded exception for major industrial developments outside of the urban growth boundary (UGB). The county may establish a site bank with no more than two sites outside of the... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2214 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax exemptionsSales and use tax exemptions are provided for human blood, tissue, organs, bodies, or body parts for medical research and quality control testing purposes. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 1078 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 1004 1995–96 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded permanent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1151 1995–96 |
Ammunition salesThe requirement for a license to sell ammunition is removed. The definition of "dealer" is amended to remove the sale of ammunition as part of the definition. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |