Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Pennington
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2570 1999–00 |
Boarding homes advsry boardThe secretary of the department is responsible for licensing boarding homes and is authorized to designate an advisory board on matters affecting the boarding home program. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2574 1999–00 |
Inmate laborObjectives of the correctional system : The system should reflect the values of the community, including not displacing citizens from their jobs. Another stated objective of the system is to provide for inmate work programs... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2485 1999–00 |
Sales tax equalizationProvides a revenue source for equalization of sales taxes. Repeals RCW 82.14.200 and 82.14.210. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2486 1999–00 |
Property tax reformProvides for property tax reform. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2523 1999–00 |
Special education fundsRequires school districts to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that special education students receive their appropriate share of the basic education allocation funds accruing through RCW 28A.150.250 and 28A.150.260. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2465 1999–00 |
Vacant elective officesSubject to certain exceptions, state and local government officials and employees are prohibited from using public facilities to assist the appointment of a person to a vacancy in an elected office. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2467 1999–00 |
Rural county small businessC Authorizes rural counties to allow expansion of small-scale businesses that conform to the area's rural character. C Authorizes rural counties to allow new businesses on rural area sites previously occupied by an existing... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2390 1999–00 |
Lottery/school constructionProvides for the distribution of lottery moneys to the common school construction account. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2422 1999–00 |
Nonpolluting fuels/tx exemptProvides that the tax imposed by chapter 82.03 RCW shall not apply to the sale of passenger vehicles that are designed to use clean fuels as defined in RCW 70.94.015. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2425 1999–00 |
Assualt of child/2nd degreeAssault of a child in the second degree is also committed by knowingly manufacturing methamphetamine, or knowingly possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine, in or within 100 feet... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2073 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/24/99) Revises 41.26.430 and 41.26.470 relating to retirement under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1002 1999–00 |
Fish-wildlife auctions/rafflThe Department of Fish and Wildlife = s authority to conduct auctions and raffles for the hunting of big game and turkeys is repealed. All references to auctions and raffles are deleted, and the definition of A raffle @ is repealed. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1003 1999–00 |
Natural area preserves prgrmThe Department of Natural Resources is precluded from adopting a new management plan for any natural area preserve in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties before January 10, 2000. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1008 1999–00 |
Litter bag requirementsRepeals RCW 70.93.100. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1012 1999–00 |
Cougar & black bear hunting$ Requires that the Fish and Wildlife Commission use dogs and bait in hunting black bear and cougar, and dogs in hunting cougar, only to address a specific population or public safety need, and only within selected areas in a... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1017 1999–00 |
Higher ed legal representatnCommunity and technical colleges may use the services of the attorney general's office or hire private legal counsel. Prepared for the House Higher Education Committee by Marilee Scarbrough, Research Analyst (786-7196) Office... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1065 1999–00 |
Imposition of taxesDeclares an intent to establish how state and local laws, including statutes, ordinances, regulations, and rules, that impose any tax, including any fee, charge, surcharge, license, permit, or any other cost imposed on any of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1114 1999–00 |
Fire fighters training fndngEstablishes procedures to increase the level of training for fire fighters. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1117 1999–00 |
Elections/residencyRequires candidates except as provided in RCW 3.46.067 and 3.50.057, to have been properly registered to vote in the geographic area represented by the office for at least one year before the date of filing the declaration and... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1119 1999–00 |
Fish & wildlife commissionThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to adopt six administrative regions by rule. The commission is composed of six members who are appointed from one of each administrative region. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1120 1999–00 |
Watercraft law enforcementAuthorizes a police officer investigating at the scene of an accident involving a vessel regulated under chapter 88.12 RCW to arrest the operator of a vessel involved in the accident if the officer has probable cause to... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1121 1999–00 |
County initiative/referendumProvides the powers of initiative and referendum to certain more populous counties. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1136 1999–00 |
Outdoor burningAmends RCW 70.94.743 relating to restrictions on outdoor burning. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1137 1999–00 |
Motor home licensingProvides that a motor home may be licensed for less than a full registration year by payment of the full annual license fees under this chapter and payment of the motor vehicle excise tax for one or more registration months... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1146 1999–00 |
Property tax definitionsC Deducts health care insurance payments and veterans benefits for service related disabilities from income when determining eligibility for the senior citizen property tax relief program. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |