Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Pennington
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2098 2001–02 |
Property tax exemptionMakes changes to the property tax exemption for nonprofit entities providing very low-income rental units: | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| HB 1286 2001–02 |
Salmon eggs$ The Department of Fish and Wildlife is prohibited from destroying salmon that originated from a hatchery for the purpose of destroying viable eggs that would otherwise be useful for replenishing fish runs as determined by... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 337, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1320 2001–02 |
Adult family homes$ The personal records and the separate bedroom of the adult family home provider are off limits to inspectors unless the visit is made as part of a complaint investigation or for the initial inspection for licensing the home. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 319, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1364 2001–02 |
General anesthesia services$ Provides a mandated health benefit of general anesthesia in conjunction with dental procedures under public employee benefit plans provided by the state Health Care Authority, and under health benefit plans and dental plans... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| HB 1287 2001–02 |
Telecommunications$ Extends the prohibition on mandatory local measured telephone service for four years until June 1, 2005. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1365 2001–02 |
Infant and child products$ The Department of Health is authorized to implement a safety campaign to promote awareness of products designed to be used by infants and children, excluding toys. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| HB 1015 2001–02 |
Gasoline additives$ Prohibits the intentional addition of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) to fuel after December 31, 2003. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 2001 |
May 9, 2001 |
| HB 1385 2001–02 |
Linen & uniform supply$ A sale of linen and uniform supply services is deemed to occur at the place of delivery to the customer for the purposes of retail sales tax incidence. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1418 2001–02 |
Community revitalization$ Authorizes a new system of property tax increment financing where tax increment areas may be designated by a county, city, town, or port district within which a portion of the receipts from regular property tax levies are... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1855 2001–02 |
Private clubs/liquor$ Licensed private clubs may purchase an endorsement to allow member-sponsored events at which club liquor may be served to guests. | Senator (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
| HB 1035 2001–02 |
Steelhead recovery$ The management board created to implement the Lower Columbia Steelhead Conservation Initiative is extended to July 1, 2006. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
| HB 1018 2001–02 |
Disaster tax relief$ Sales tax exemptions are created for labor and service charges associated with moving houses, demolishing houses, or cleaning up debris in an area that has been declared as a federal landslide disaster area. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 1076 2001–02 |
Limited medical license$ Repeals the two-year limitation on the duration of a limited license to practice medicine issued to teaching-research staff at the UW School of Medicine. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 27, 2001 |
| HB 1116 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1499 2001–02 |
Marine fin fish aquaculture$ The director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to develop proposed rules for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of marine fin fish aquaculture programs in cooperation with fin fish aquatic farmers. | Brock Jackley (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| HB 1019 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife commission$ Requires each of the six administrative regions designated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife to have at least one resident serve on the Fish and Wildlife Commission. | John Pennington (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 1309 2001–02 |
Hemodialysis technicians$ The Department of Health is required to establish educational, occupational, and training requirements for hemodialysis technicians. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |
| HB 1001 1999–00 |
Ethics in public service(1) Potential dismissal of a complaint. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Apr 27, 2000 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3170 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt/financial asst$ Appropriates $101.8 million for the 1999-2001 biennium for assistance to cities and counties for specific purposes. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3171 1999–00 |
Education funding$ The Better Schools Fund is created. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3173 1999–00 |
Linen & uniform supply srvcsFinds that because of the mixed retailing nature of linen and uniform supply services, they have been incorrectly sited for tax purposes. As a result, some companies that perform some activities related to this activity... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 2449 1999–00 |
Ethics complaints$ Allows ethics board staff to issue orders of dismissal after investigating ethics complaints. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |