Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Norm Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2504 2011–12 |
Cell phone use state policyRequires the Chief Information Officer to develop a policy regarding the state's cell phone use. | Drew Hansen (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2514 2011–12 |
Health care professionalsRequires advertisements that name a health care professional to identify the type of license, registration, or certification held by the health care professional. | Sherry Appleton (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2520 2011–12 |
Property assessment/prop. txRequires a taxing district to reduce the assessed value of any property in which a portion of the property is required to be set aside for the purpose of environmental protection, critical area protection, wetland protection,... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2551 2011–12 |
Cottage food operationsRemoves the annual gross income cap for permitted cottage food operations. | Jason Overstreet (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2561 2011–12 |
Water delivery/ski faciltiesAllows ski facilities to satisfy the requirement under the State Building Code that all applicants submit proof of a potable water supply by submitting evidence that the property has, on its premises or reasonably close to its... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2575 2011–12 |
Transportation revenueProhibits state government from diverting gas taxes and toll revenues in the motor vehicle fund and other funds to any other funds to be used for nontransportation purposes. Requires tolls to be dedicated to the project in... | Mike Armstrong (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2594 2011–12 |
Criminal street gangsAllows prosecuting attorneys to seek injunctive relief against adults shown to be members or associates of a criminal street gang. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2616 2011–12 |
Publ utility districts/waterAllows any public utility district (PUD) bordered by the Columbia River to supply water from a pumped storage generating facility controlled by the PUD to any other entity that sells water to the public. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2632 2011–12 |
Rental proprty/criminal actsProvides landlords and law enforcement with the tools to identify and expeditiously remove, from rental property, squatters, gang influences, and those engaged in criminal activities. | Charles Ross (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2635 2011–12 |
Port distr small public wrksClarifies and waives certain requirements for port district small public works projects. | Dean Takko (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2703 2011–12 |
WWU, CWU, and EWUDesignates Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University as state universities. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2708 2011–12 |
Property tax levy limitIncreases the property tax revenue limit to reflect new solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities that generate electricity in the property tax levy limit calculation. | Bill Hinkle (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2727 2011–12 |
Nursing facility trust fundProhibits the legislature from: (1) Transferring or appropriating funds in the skilled nursing facility safety net trust fund inconsistent with chapter 74.48 RCW (skilled nursing facility safety net assessments); and (2)... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2742 2011–12 |
Urban growth area boundariesAuthorizes certain city legislative authorities to request, as part of the county's annual comprehensive plan amendment process, that the applicable county legislative authority amend the urban growth area within which the... | Brad Klippert (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2786 2011–12 |
Scratch ticket machinesEstablishes the electronic gaming revenue act. Authorizes electronic scratch ticket devices to house-banked card room licensees. Grants specific authority to the state lottery commission to regulate electronic scratch ticket... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2811 2011–12 |
B&O taxes/local governmentProhibits cities from implementing throwback business and occupation taxing provisions. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2812 2011–12 |
B&O taxes/state and localDevelops a collaborative process between the department of revenue and cities to increase uniformity between state and local business and occupation taxes. Creates a uniformity work group to review and make recommendations to... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2815 2011–12 |
DenturismExpands the definition of "practice of denturism." | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| HB 2346 2011–12 |
Correctional officer uniformProhibits incarcerated offenders from making or assembling uniforms to be worn by correctional officers. | Maureen Walsh (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2473 2011–12 |
Medication assist. endorsmntEstablishes a medication assistant endorsement to allow certified nursing assistants to administer, under registered nurse supervision, certain medications and treatments in a nursing home. | Tami Green (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 2536 2011–12 |
Children/services deliveryRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (Department), by June 30, 2012, in consultation with other entities, to publish descriptive definitions for and to prepare an inventory of evidence-based, research-based,... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| HB 1234 2011–12 |
Security alarms, crime watchExempts from disclosure personally identifying information collected by law enforcement agencies regarding local security alarm systems programs and vacation crime watch programs. | Luis Moscoso (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 1983 2011–12 |
Prostitution and traffickingIncreases the additional fees imposed for Promoting Prostitution in the first or second degrees from $300 to $3,000 for a first offense, $6,000 for a second offense, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense. | Kevin Parker (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2216 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultRaises the seriousness level for the crime of Vehicular Homicide by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
| HB 2535 2011–12 |
Juvenile gang courtAuthorizes counties to establish and operate juvenile gang courts, where juvenile offenders involved in criminal gangs may receive evidence-based services designed to reduce gang-related offenses while under continuous court... | Connie Ladenburg (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |