Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6168 1995–96 |
Limited liability companiesThe universal definition of "person" is changed to include LLCs. The trade name registration statutes are amended to include LLCs. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6267 1995–96 |
Principal internship programFunds provided for the Administrator Internship Program are not limited to paying substitute costs, but may be used in a variety of ways to provide release time for the interns to complete their internship. When qualified... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6656 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 173, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6169 1995–96 |
Business corporations actTo eliminate inconsistencies, clarifying definitions are added to the significant business transactions provisions to conform the provisions to either other provisions of the Washington Business Corporation Act or with other... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6651 1995–96 |
Public record storageThe allowed forms of public record storage are expanded to include compact discs. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 5522 1995–96 |
Pro tem judges & crt commissEach district court is directed to designate one or more persons as judges pro tempore who will serve during the temporary absence, disqualification, incapacity of a district judge, or for excess caseload or special set cases. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6167 1995–96 |
Dissolution of marriageSuperior courts are given jurisdiction to hear divorce cases if the petitioner is a nonresident spouse who is married (1) to a resident of this state or (2) to a member of the armed forces who is stationed in this state. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6208 1995–96 |
Misdemeanant probationThe supervision fee that may be charged offenders convicted of misdemeanors in municipal, district, or superior courts is increased from $50 to $100 per month. A definition of probation department and qualifications for... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6330 1995–96 |
Incumbent mailing restrictnsThe current restrictions on mailings at public expense apply to each elected official and state and local agency director in the 12-month period before the last day for certification of election results of an election in which... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6348 1995–96 |
Traffic lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are: (1) a vehicle preparing to turn left; (2) a vehicle lawfully using an... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6349 1995–96 |
Juv facility educatnl progrmThe school districts must provide services to juvenile offender basic training camps either operated by the Department of Social and Health Services or a facility contracted by the department. Juvenile offender basic training... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6390 1995–96 |
Communications interceptionThe crime of violating the right of privacy does not apply to common carriers for the use of a pen register or trap and trace device when the use is to test equipment, to prevent unlawful use of services, or undertaken with... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6462 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesIn a felony case, the sentencing court may impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if the offense involved domestic violence and one of the following circumstances: (1) the offense was part of an ongoing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6494 1995–96 |
Even start programThe term vocational technical institutes is changed to technical colleges. The term Superintendent of Public Instruction is changed to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6246 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect accusatnCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6345 1995–96 |
Gambling terms definedThe definition of "sale or sold" is established in the gambling statutes. It includes a solicitation for a donation in conjunction with participation in a raffle whether or not an amount is suggested for the donation. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6399 1995–96 |
Child support/postsecndry edThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, and declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6471 1995–96 |
Vocational educationTerminology in the education code is changed from "vocational education" to "professional technical and vocational education." Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute also changes the terminology in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6475 1995–96 |
District judge disqualifictnThe procedures to disqualify a district court judge are modified. A party to a lawsuit does not have an absolute right to disqualify a district court judge. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6549 1995–96 |
Assigned claims/distrct courNo claim can be filed and prosecuted in small claims court by a party that is not the real claimant. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill allowed assignees of the claim to file in small claims court if... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6328 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include an offender who has two separate convictions for a most serious offense that is also a sex offense involving a victim who is a minor. Class B felonies that are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6433 1995–96 |
Water resource/growth managmA planning goal is added to the GMA to ensure that new land uses are served by adequate water supplies, and that growth does not effect existing instream and out-of-stream water uses. The Office of Financial Management is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6750 1995–96 |
Casino managmnt entities/taxThe B&O statutes are modified to include a new category of business services and a tax rate for these services. The B&O tax rate for businesses that are certified by the state and provide casino management services to gaming... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6276 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1996, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |