Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Robin Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2791 1993–94 |
Nursing home cost reprt/audtDSHS may wait five years to conduct financial audits on nursing homes. Nursing home bills paid within six months of the end of the reporting year must be considered as part of the cost base for that year for Medicaid... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2796 1993–94 |
AFDC/community work experienFinds that participation in a program of community work experience can provide aid to families with dependent children recipients with an opportunity to acquire basic work skills that are essential to achieving employment and... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2810 1993–94 |
Civil service/collect bargaiCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for services Beginning July 1, 1994, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. If contracting proposals will affect... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2832 1993–94 |
Film/video production studioMakes an appropriation of thirty thousand dollars to assist in the location of a film and video product facility in the state. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2855 1993–94 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation on property tax rates; (3) provide for clarification of... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2856 1993–94 |
Water rights authorityEstablishes the department of ecology's water rights authority to regulate the withdrawal or diversion of public waters. Does not authorize the department to accomplish a general adjudication of water rights. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2860 1993–94 |
Health care employer particiExcludes employees who work fewer than ten hours per week from mandatory health care employer participation. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2864 1993–94 |
Flood control terminologyNumerous references to "flood control" are changed to "flood hazard management" or "flood hazard reduction." No changes are made to "flood control diking districts" or "flood control zone districts." | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2896 1993–94 |
Employer health care covergeRevises provisions of chapter 43.72 RCW relative to seasonal employees. Provides that, on July 1, 1997, all dependents of qualified employees in all firms shall be offered a choice of packages with the employer paying no less... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2911 1993–94 |
Insurance agents B & O taxReduces the rate from 1.1 to .55 percent. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2912 1993–94 |
Insurance agents B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.260 to delete the business and occupation tax on insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2724 1993–94 |
Legislative sessions/odd-yrRegular sessions of the Legislature held in odd-numbered years commence on the second Monday of February. On the second Monday of January of each odd-numbered year, the Legislature is required to meet to: canvass the votes for... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 11, 1994 |
| HB 1458 1993–94 |
Retail charge agreementsThe Retail Installment Sales Act is amended to specifically authorize the assignment of retail charge agreements to finance companies and other creditors. The legislation is applied prospectively. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1135 1993–94 |
Alternative livestockIt is declared to be the policy of the state to encourage the development and expansion of appropriate alternative livestock farming. Any nonresident vertebrate species can be declared as alternative livestock through joint... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1456 1993–94 |
Self-insured employersSelf-insured employers' authority to close certain industrial insurance claims is reinstated and made permanent. The claims may include time-loss compensation or both medical treatment and time-loss compensation, but may not... | Richard King (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1505 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationThe Departments of Labor and Industries and Revenue are encouraged to work together to identify unregistered contractors. The requirement that contractors have knowledge of registration requirements before they can be charged... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1580 1993–94 |
Graduation/degree strategiesThe Legislature finds that public colleges and universities should offer classes in a way that will permit full-time students to complete a degree or certificate in about the amount of time described in the institution's... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1838 1993–94 |
Medicare supplement insurancThe state Medicare supplemental health insurance regulatory statute is amended. The Insurance Commissioner is authorized to adopt rules establishing consumer disclosures standards for the replacement of policies to all persons... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1069 1993–94 |
Seizure of propertyA general forfeiture statute is enacted covering personal property used in or acquired through the commission of any felony crime not already covered by a specific forfeiture law. All personal property used in, or acquired... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1500 1993–94 |
Hearing aid regulationThe nomenclature of the council is changed to Board on Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Aids. Its membership is reduced to seven persons. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1507 1993–94 |
Abandoned vehiclesThe last registered owner of record is presumed liable for the abandonment of a vehicle unless the owner has filed a seller's report or vehicle theft report. If an unauthorized vehicle is unredeemed, then the last registered... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1849 1993–94 |
Automatd teller machne securOperators of automated teller machines and night depositories must adopt procedures for evaluating the safety of automated teller machine and night deposit facility sites. Such operators must provide lighting at such... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |