Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1793 1993–94 |
Land purchase or exchangeRequires a fiscal note for the purchase or exchange of land. Specifies the required contents of a fiscal note. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1829 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsDeletes the expiration date of January 1, 1994, for various criminal justice assistance accounts. Establishes a task force on city and county finances. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1859 1993–94 |
Runaways/emergency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to fund shelters for runaway and homeless youth. Local government must provide a 50 percent match for the state funds. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1868 1993–94 |
Tanning salonsRegulates tanning facilities to minimize risks associated with artificial tanning. Requires registration of each tanning device and facility. Establishes minimum requirements for registration and for construction, operation,... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1875 1993–94 |
Higher ed resident statusGrants resident status at institutions of higher education for active duty personnel stationed in Washington and their spouses and dependents. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1880 1993–94 |
GreenwaysRequires proposals for greenway designation to be submitted to the governor, who may designate greenways of state significance. Develops a long-range plan for development and protection of the proposed designated greenways.... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1891 1993–94 |
Insurance agent/claim reportRequires agents and brokers to annually file a report of any error or omission claim and the disposition of such claim. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1897 1993–94 |
Mental healthThe Secretary of DSHS must adopt rules to eliminate duplication between regional support networks and the state, shift administrative requirements to an outcome based system and apply those requirements to mental health issues... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1899 1993–94 |
Environmental regulationEstablishes the commission on environmental regulatory streamlining. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1914 1993–94 |
At-risk children assistanceAny volunteer, including a volunteer organization, may assist a public agency, with the agency's approval, in a collaborative program for serving the needs of at-risk youth. Such programs are to be established in accordance... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1919 1993–94 |
Hate crimes preventionEstablishes a task force to develop and make available to school districts curriculum and programs designed to reduce the incidence of hatred against individuals and groups. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1920 1993–94 |
Telecommuting task forceCreates a telecommuting task force to examine transportation congestion in King county and potential ways telecommunications technology could be used to mitigate the problem by allowing people to work in their homes. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1941 1993–94 |
Weapons at school/notificatnEach school district must adopt and implement a policy for notifying the parents or guardians of any student violating the law prohibiting dangerous weapons on school premises. The policy must require prompt notification of... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1947 1993–94 |
Children's sports injuriesA parent may not release a third party from liability to a parent or a child for injury to the child. However, a parent may agree to indemnify a third party for liability for injury to a child caused by the third party's... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1957 1993–94 |
Medical health coverage commThe Medical Health Coverage Benefit Determination Committee is created in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. The board shall be comprised of seven members appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1960 1993–94 |
Problem gamblingThe Gambling Commission, and Lottery Commission, shall provide the following services: (1) maintain a toll-free compulsive gambling telephone number to provide crisis counseling and referral services; (2) establish and expand... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1979 1993–94 |
Offenders/literacy trainingRequires the development and implementation of a literacy testing and training program. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1983 1993–94 |
Math, science, technologyCreates a council on mathematics, science, and technology to enhance the education of Washington's youth and work force and to recommend state-wide science and technology policies to the governor and the legislature. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1998 1993–94 |
Higher ed assessDeclares a policy to ensure adequate funding to maintain a state-funded full-time equivalent participation rate at a minimum of the participation rate funded in the last fiscal year of the previous biennium. Declares a policy... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2000 1993–94 |
Public authority proprty taxExempts property that is used as a convention center, performing arts center, public assembly hall, or public meeting place. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2030 1993–94 |
Consolidated informatn centrMakes an appropriation of one million four hundred ten thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2031 1993–94 |
Higher ed residencyFor the purpose of paying resident tuition rates, the spouse and dependents of a member of the civil or military service of Washington or this nation do not lose their domicile in the state while living in another state or... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2080 1993–94 |
Juvenile newspaper carriersJuvenile newspaper carriers are exempt from state, city and town business and occupation taxes. Newspapers are required to inform carriers they are liable for tax when they turn 18. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |