Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6215 2005–06 |
Tortious conductThe tort liability of the state, and its local and special purpose governments, extends to conduct that is comparable to private activities for which private persons may be liable. A government, a public officer, or a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5454 2005–06 |
Court operationsIncreases superior and district court filing fees and other court fees. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5872 2005–06 |
Family/children's departmentCreates a joint task force to determine the most appropriate and effective administrative structure for delivery of social and health services to children and families. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 474, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5145 2005–06 |
Boater safety & educationDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission to establish and implement by rule a required boating safety education program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5052 2005–06 |
Uniform estate tax actAdopts the current version of the Uniform Estate Tax Apportionment Act. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 2005 |
May 9, 2005 |
| SB 5552 2005–06 |
School employment applicantsIncludes out-of-state school district employers with Washington school district employers for the purpose of sharing information regarding sexual misconduct by school employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2005 |
May 4, 2005 |
| SB 5112 2005–06 |
Veterans' benefitsAdds service in southern or central Asia as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and service in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom to the list of conflicts that qualify a member of the Public Employees'... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2005 |
May 3, 2005 |
| SB 5173 2005–06 |
Uniform mediation actAdopts the Uniform Mediation Act, which, among other things, establishes when mediation communications are privileged and confidential. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5046 2005–06 |
Ethics complaintsAllows an ethics board to dismiss a complaint for specified reasons. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5053 2005–06 |
Parenting plansAuthorizes service by publication in an establishment or modification of a parenting plan, in a legal separation or declaration of invalidity proceeding, and in a non-parental custody action where the child is in the physical... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5202 2005–06 |
Health savings accountRequires the Public Employees Benefit Board to study the option of providing a health savings account combined with a high deductible health plan. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 20, 2005 |
| SB 5563 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5391 2005–06 |
Tricare sup insurance policyAuthorizes the Public Employees Benefit Board to offer supplemental insurance coverage for employees who qualify for the Department of Defense's TRICARE program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 6188 2003–04 |
Nonprofit corporation actAmends the Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act to authorize filings, notices, consents, and other forms of communication between members and directors to be made by electronic transmission; | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6171 2003–04 |
Investigation of schl emplyEstablishes minimum timelines for completion of investigations by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) concerning sexual misconduct by certificated employees. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6189 2003–04 |
ReceivershipsCodifies, consolidates, and clarifies the various powers, duties, and procedures applicable to receivers and receiverships. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6220 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingDeclares school employees to be mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6338 2003–04 |
Stolen palletsProvides that it is a sufficient defense to theft or possessing stolen property that the property was merchandise pallets that were received by a pallet recycler or repairer in the ordinary course of its business. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6439 2003–04 |
Motorcycle safety trainingRequires motorcycle awareness information be included in driver training curriculum. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6527 2003–04 |
Attorney feesRaises statutory attorney fees for civil actions from $125 to $200. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 5533 2003–04 |
Hiring of school employeesRequires school districts to exchange information regarding sexual misconduct by current and former employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6121 2003–04 |
WillsAllows sealed wills to be submitted to the court before the death of the testator. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6357 2003–04 |
Criminal trespassAmends the definition of when a person "enters or remains unlawfully" on improved and apparently used land for the purposes of the criminal trespass and burglary statutes. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |