Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Pennington
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1507 1997–98 |
Government agency feesAny fee imposed by a state or local governmental agency must directly relate to the service provided for the fee. A state or local governmental agency is required to prepare an economic impact statement on a fee proposal. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1555 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyProvides that, beginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) For a person under the age of sixteen years to operate or ride upon a bicycle on a state highway, county road, city street, public trail or pathway, or... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1564 1997–98 |
Absentee votingRevises provisions relating to conducting elections with the use of absentee ballots and mailed ballots. Repeals RCW 29.36.126 and 29.36.139. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1569 1997–98 |
Constructn & remodeling/taxProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1579 1997–98 |
Columbia River Gorge commssnThe Columbia River Gorge Commission must work with the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to assist the Washington Columbia River Gorge national scenic area counties in developing land... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1625 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdIn addition to being appointed by the Governor, members of the growth management hearings boards must be confirmed by a majority vote of all the county legislators of the counties within the jurisdictional boundaries of the... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1652 1997–98 |
Electric customer choiceDeclares an intent to: (1) Allow all retail electric customers to select their electricity supplier of choice no later than July 1, 1999; (2) permit new entities, including power marketers and others, to sell electricity... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1671 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcrs plan IIRevises provisions relating to retirement of plan II law enforcement officers. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1690 1997–98 |
School distric purchases/taxExempts purchases by school districts from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1763 1997–98 |
Compulsive gambling programThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a program on the prevention of and education on compulsive gambling. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1794 1997–98 |
Jail construction/taxExempts jail construction from sales and use taxes. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1861 1997–98 |
Dept. for employmnt servicesA new Department of Employment Services is created. The following functions are transferred to the new department: -All functions of the DSHS relating to economic services and vocational rehabilitation; -All functions of the... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1863 1997–98 |
Child care needsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to train 250 recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to become child care providers or child care teachers. State grant funds administered by the Office of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1895 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle inspectnProhibits the random inspection of commercial motor vehicles without probable cause. Repeals RCW 46.64.060 and 46.64.070. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1905 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is eliminated. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1914 1997–98 |
Cigars/taxationCigars are removed from the tobacco products tax. A tax on cigars is created. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1920 1997–98 |
Clinical lab science practnrDeclares an intent of the legislature that this act provide for better protection of public health and safety by providing minimum qualifications for clinical laboratory science practitioners, thereby increasing the degree of... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1960 1997–98 |
Local offices/contributionsContributions are limited to candidates for the offices of county executive, county legislative authority, city mayor, city council, port district commissioner, and public utility district (PUD) commissioner that are similar... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2004 1997–98 |
Medical equipment/taxSales of home medical equipment to an individual for personal use by the individual or a member of his or her family are exempt from sales and use taxes. Home medical equipment means equipment that can withstand repeated use... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2006 1997–98 |
Laundry operations/taxAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for construction, machinery, and equipment used in professional laundry operations. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2034 1997–98 |
Nursing & boarding homes/taxExempts licensed nursing homes and licensed boarding homes from the business and occupation tax. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2060 1997–98 |
Balance of government powersThe Legislature finds that the judiciary = s interpretation of the state constitution is only one branch of government = s interpretation of the constitution and should not be binding upon the legislative or executive branches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2099 1997–98 |
Aquatic land managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |