Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5408 1995–96 |
School bus purchasingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish school bus categories and the minimum specifications for each category. The superintendent must get price quotes for each category from school bus dealers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5632 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionReducing flood damage to the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. It is the state's duty to assist in funding flood control projects. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 402, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5990 1995–96 |
Excess compensationThe governing body of an employer under PERS or TRS must provide advance public notice before it is permitted to enter into a contract or collective bargaining agreement that provides payments defined as excess compensation.... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5574 1995–96 |
Forest board transfer landsThe Legislature directs that the Legislative Budget Committee, in consultation with the Washington State members of the Western States Legislatures Forestry Task Force and the chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5597 1995–96 |
Public records copyingUnless it creates an undue burden, state and local agencies are required to produce and make available a statement of the actual per page costs and other costs that it charges for providing photocopies of public records. This... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5333 1995–96 |
Trust funds investmentThe Investment of Trust Funds Act is amended to codify existing case law and to clarify the statutes governing the investment of trust monies. A fiduciary has a duty to invest trust funds solely in the interest of the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5523 1995–96 |
Criminal defendants' costsCosts of incarceration may not exceed $50 per day. Other court-ordered financial obligations take precedence over the payment of the cost of incarceration. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5806 1995–96 |
School district budgetsAll school districts must submit their budget to the appropriate educational service district by July 10 for review and comment. If the state's operating budget is not approved until after June 1, the Superintendent of Public... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5804 1995–96 |
Power of appointment releaseRelease of power in probate is effective when the release instrument is delivered to a trustee of the property and the person holding the property. Additionally, a copy of the instrument may be published in a legal newspaper... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5835 1995–96 |
Restraining ordersThe statute that allows police officers to arrest without a warrant those persons who violate restraining orders is amended to reference two statutes in the domestic relations chapters that also allow courts to issue... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5334 1995–96 |
Corporations actThe reinstatement period for a corporation is extended to five years. Application for reinstatement may be made by either the corporation's shareholders or board of directors determined as of the date of dissolution. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5335 1995–96 |
Investment securities/UCCArticle 8 now comprises six parts: (1) general provisions; (2) issue and issuer; (3) transfer of certificated and uncertificated securities; (4) registration; (5) security entitlements (a new part); and (6) transition and... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5514 1995–96 |
Fuel tax ratesBeginning October 1, 1995, operators of service stations must post in a conspicuous place a least one sign that identifies state and federal fuel tax rates. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute requires... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 9, 1995 |