Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Peggy Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1557 1997–98 |
Habitat/water improvemnts/txThe purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality and water quantity. Private property owners are encouraged to make voluntary improvements to their property. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1687 1997–98 |
Wage garnishmentNotice must be given at least ten days prior to the entry of any judgment against a garnishee for the full amount of the obligor's debt based on failure to timely respond to a garnishment order. The requirement for an answer... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1841 1997–98 |
School safetySeveral statutes addressing criminal offenses, student discipline, student records, and student dress codes are amended. Additionally, schools are authorized to discipline students for criminal street gang activity and limit... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1865 1997–98 |
School district contractingAn express provision is added to statutory provisions governing school districts to provide that a board of directors of a school district may contract with other school districts, educational service districts, public or... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2042 1997–98 |
Reading in primary gradesThe provisions for the development and implementation of the third grade reading assessment are deleted. A process to identify a collection of second grade reading tests is created and a primary grade reading grant program is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 262, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2163 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemVeterans or active duty military personnel requesting veteran license plate emblems may show proof of eligibility by: (1) providing discharge papers; (2) providing a copy of orders awarding a campaign ribbon; or (3) by... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1604 1997–98 |
Limousine advertisingA limousine carrier is not required to use the UBI when advertising in the alphabetical listing in a phone directory. The UBI is still required when advertising in a display ad. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1119 1997–98 |
Private timber purchasesThe expiration date on private timber sale reporting is extended to July 1, 2000. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1198 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer practicesCar dealers have three calendar days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) to accept or reject a purchase offer, instead of 48 hours. This allows the dealer an additional day to obtain financing for a prospective buyer. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1358 1997–98 |
Farm wildlife habitat/taxSales of feed, seed, seedlings, fertilizer, agents for enhanced pollination including insects such as bees, and spray materials to farmers acting under cooperative habitat development or access contracts with the Washington... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1280 1997–98 |
Public art/corrections facilThe artwork allocations from Department of Corrections capital appropriations are eliminated. At least 10 percent of the total value of artwork contracted by the Washington State Arts Commission in each biennial period must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 3901 1997–98 |
Personal respnsblty/wrk J.S.Legal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated. TANF recipients receive a lifetime maximum of five years of public assistance. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 58, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1120 1997–98 |
School district territoryThe automatic transfer of annexed property of a one-site school district to an annexing city or town is changed. If a city or town annexes property in a one-site school district and the annexed property contains a school... | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1288 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified," where such references exist. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1031 1997–98 |
Late-term abortions"Late-term" and "partial-birth" abortions are prohibited. Illegal performance of such an abortion is a class C felony. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2320 1995–96 |
Persistent sex offendersA person must be sentenced as a persistent offender to life imprisonment without possibility of release if the person has two separate convictions for any of the following offenses, including attempts: (1) rape in the first... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2337 1995–96 |
Distressed county designatnThe definition of an area eligible for distressed area assistance is expanded to include counties with a median household income that is less than 75 percent of the state median household income for the previous three years.... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |