Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5007 1995–96 |
Toll roads and highwaysAgreements between a private entity and the department that involve a toll road or toll highway cannot be approved unless the toll facility is first approved by the voters of the legislative district or districts containing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5280 1995–96 |
Race track facility/tax defrA sales and use tax deferral program for the labor and materials associated with the construction of a new thoroughbred horse racing facility in Western Washington is established. An application for deferral of taxes must be... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5341 1995–96 |
Vehicular pursuitRequires every state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency to adopt and implement, by December 31, 1995, a written policy to enable law enforcement officers to make more informed decisions about whether to initiate or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5347 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5379 1995–96 |
Restitution ordersThe court determines the amount of restitution at the sentencing hearing within 180 days. The court may continue the hearing beyond the 180 days for good cause. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5524 1995–96 |
Traffic offenses/decriminalzDriving without a valid operator's license is a violation punishable as a traffic infraction. The court dismisses the charge of no valid driver's license if the person had a valid driver's license at the time he or she is cited. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5525 1995–96 |
Muni court judges salariesThe salary of Seattle municipal court judges is fixed by the legislative body of the city in the amount set by the State Salary Commission for district court judges. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5559 1995–96 |
Growth management exemptionAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5561 1995–96 |
Private firearm rangesProvides that a local governmental entity may close a firearm training and practice facility only if it is replaced by a facility of at least equal capacity. Requires the facility to be available to the same extent as the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5562 1995–96 |
World War II vet memorialProvides for the creation of a memorial to the veterans of the Second World War. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5565 1995–96 |
Child support/higher educatnThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, but declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5571 1995–96 |
Review of conflicting rulesWhen a request for adjudication review alleges that a rule conflicts with an existing state, federal or local rule, the agency must commence an adjudication proceeding. The presiding officer for this adjudication review... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5594 1995–96 |
Tax levy limitations loweredDecreases the limitation on tax levies from one hundred six percent to one hundred five and one-half percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5634 1995–96 |
Unfunded agency activitiesIn preparing the Governor's biennial and supplemental budget documents that are submitted to the Legislature, the Director of Financial Management is required to provide a delineation of each agency's inactive, unfunded... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5643 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Legislature recognizes the importance of educational, cultural, and business exchange programs in developing mutually beneficial relationships between Washington State and other countries. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5651 1995–96 |
B & O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5658 1995–96 |
Felon transfer to prisonA felony offender who is sentenced to a term of more than six months must be committed to a state correctional institution. Felons sentenced to six months or less may be sentenced to jail. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5709 1995–96 |
Agency rules durationAn agency's statutory authority to adopt rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. After the agency's statutory rule-making authority... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5715 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5716 1995–96 |
Educatnl employees/labor relThe Educational Employment Relations Act is amended to provide, in case of a bargaining impasse, binding arbitration in addition to mediation and fact-finding. Negotiations between the school district and the employees'... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |