Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Pennington
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2464 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsExpresses concern about commitments with the federal government pursuant to the federal endangered species act. Prohibits any commitment which affects more than ten thousand acres of public and/or state forest land for five or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2465 1995–96 |
Fisheries closuresDeclares that no commercial or recreational fisheries may be closed unless for conservation purposes, and if closed, then both treaty and nontreaty fisheries shall be closed on that species. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2502 1995–96 |
Aviation and aircraft/taxatnDeclares a policy that taxes on fuel, including aviation fuel, be user fees dedicated to paying for services provided to the user and aviation fuel taxes be dedicated to paying for services provided to general aviation. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2354 1995–96 |
Loc govrnmnt lobbying/ethicsDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Apply the same restrictions on giving gifts to elected officials, officers, and employees of local governments that apply to the giving of gifts to state officials and... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2357 1995–96 |
Distressed area businessesRevises the definitions for "eligible business projects." Increases the tax credits for each qualified employment position created from one thousand to two thousand dollars after January 1, 1997. Provides tax credit for the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2385 1995–96 |
Paid petition signaturesRequires petitions and referendums to include a statement that the signature gatherers are being paid to circulate the petition, and to indicate the organization providing the payment. Requires political committees to make... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2401 1995–96 |
Insurance replacements/taxExempts from excise taxation any labor or services purchased for replacement, repair, or cleaning of property as a result of an insured loss to the extent that the value is paid from insurance proceeds. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2412 1995–96 |
DUI blood & breath alcoholReduces the level of blood and breath alcohol standards for intoxication from 0.10 to 0.08. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2421 1995–96 |
ChlorofluorocarbonsDeclares that the possession, use, manufacture, purchase, installation, transportation, or sale of chlorofluorocarbons does not subject a person to a penalty, fine, retaliatory action, or other punitive measure. Declares that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2429 1995–96 |
Infant crib safetyProhibits the sale of an unsafe crib which fails to meet the standards listed in the act. Provides a misdemeanor offense for violations of the act after January 1, 1997. Authorizes injunctions against the sale of unsafe cribs. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2443 1995–96 |
Handicap persons' residencesProvides that a city may require written proof of notification by the provider that the immediately adjoining property owners have been informed of the intent to locate and maintain a residential structure occupied by persons... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2307 1995–96 |
Land boardTransfers the powers, functions, and duties of the commissioner of public lands and the board of natural resources to the land board. Specifies the membership of the board. Repeals RCW 43.12.010, 43.30.050, 43.30.060,... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2308 1995–96 |
Outdoor burningDeletes the prohibition against all outdoor burning after December 31, 2000. Modifies the permitted types of household burning which may be authorized. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1000 1995–96 |
Endangered/protected speciesDeclares that an "endangered species" means wildlife designated as endangered under the federal endangered species act. Deletes the authority of the state fish and wildlife commission to designate a species as endangered or protected. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1061 1995–96 |
Hunter education instructorsAuthorizes the issuance of free hunting licenses to residents who have been active instructors for at least three years and who remain active instructors under RCW 77.32.155. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1072 1995–96 |
Gang assaultsProvides that a person acting in concert with at least one other person in assaulting one victim, and causing bodily harm, is guilty of a class C felony offense. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1098 1995–96 |
Agric products/fals statmntsIf a producer of an agricultural commodity suffers damages resulting from another person's dissemination of false information to the public regarding the commodity, the producer may bring a court action for damages. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1101 1995–96 |
Physical fitness servics taxDeletes physical fitness services from taxation under RCW 82.04.050 and includes physical fitness services in tax provisions of RCW 82.04.290 and 82.04.2201. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1124 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancement accountProceeds from the sale of surplus salmon eggs and carcasses are deposited into a newly created salmon enhancement account instead of the state general fund. Money from the account can only be used for enhancement projects by... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1134 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitProvides that the assessed value of real property shall not be increased unless there has been a change of ownership since the previous valuation of the property. Revises procedures for the determination of the assessed value... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1135 1995–96 |
Public art acquisitionState correctional and juvenile rehabilitation facilities and school construction are exempted from the requirement that one half of 1 percent of new construction be set aside for art. Art acquired by the commission must be... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |