Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1475 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe expiration of the WSC on July 1, 1993, is repealed. The commissioner may enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer, and at other times of the year that may compliment their school curriculum. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1503 1993–94 |
Braille instructionAuthorizes students to receive instruction in Braille reading and writing as part of their individualized education program. Requires teachers to demonstrate competency in teaching legally blind and visually impaired children. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1515 1993–94 |
Higher ed operating feesRequires the deposit in a local account containing only operating fees revenue and related interest. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1549 1993–94 |
School bus replacementProvides for the replacement of school buses for public school districts. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1576 1993–94 |
Child support obligationsCurrent law is clarified to provide that a contempt action is a remedy to enforce any support order established by a court or pursuant to an administrative hearing. A contempt action may be used to enforce a support order... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1583 1993–94 |
Part-time academic employeesFor the purpose of determining which part-time faculty at community and technical colleges are eligible for state mandated retirement and insurance benefits, a standard formula will be used. The hours worked by part-time... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1584 1993–94 |
Part-time faculty salariesMakes an appropriation of ten million nine thousand three hundred ninety-seven dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1586 1993–94 |
Mobile home park purchaseEncourages and facilitates the conversion of mobile home parks to resident ownership in the event of a voluntary sale of the park. Provides that, if a qualified tenant organization gives written notice to the owner that they... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1599 1993–94 |
Juv court diversion servicesRequires payment of the fee by the parent or legal guardian based on their ability to pay. Does not deny diversion based on an inability to pay. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1600 1993–94 |
Educator academyCreates the educator academy to provide school districts with expertise, advice, and instruction to improve the performance of individual educators. Grants the University of Washington broad discretion in developing the plan. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1623 1993–94 |
Therapeutic child careFederal funds, which may become available for therapeutic child care, cannot be used to supplant state funds. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1642 1993–94 |
Health insur purchasing coopDesignates the types of organizations or entities which may seek membership in the purchasing cooperative. Designates the duties of the administrator in implementing the program. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1674 1993–94 |
Higher ed instit disclosuresEach institution of higher education, private vocational school, degree granting institution and schools licensed to operate in Washington must notify students if the institution is in danger of losing institutional or program... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1676 1993–94 |
Immunity from liabilityExempts employees from civil liability for decisions, actions, or omissions as the result of acting within the scope of the employee's official duties. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1687 1993–94 |
Haz waste/pollution dischargProhibits a state or local government agency from issuing a permit for the discharge of hazardous waste onto property not owned by the permittee. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1696 1993–94 |
Property taxes/elderlyRequires a person to meet all the requirements of RCW 84.36.381 through 84.36.389. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1699 1993–94 |
High school dropoutsRequires each student to be provided with written notification of admissions policies and procedures for the community and technical colleges in the student's districts. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1700 1993–94 |
Commission on womenLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1705 1993–94 |
Involuntary treatmentAdults incapacitated as a result of chemical dependency, which includes alcohol or drug addiction, are subject to the involuntary commitment procedures for treatment under the Involuntary Treatment Act. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1720 1993–94 |
Plastic container labelingAll plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers must have a label based on the ISO code. No plastic bottle may use the chasing arrows logo or the SPI code. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1764 1993–94 |
Student voluntr commun servcCommon schools serving students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to offer opportunities for students to do volunteer community service. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1791 1993–94 |
Minors' access to tobaccoEnhances the enforcement of the prohibitions of sales of tobacco products to minors. Designates the approved locations for vending machines, prohibits the sale of individual tobacco products, and prohibits the distribution to... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |