Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Peggy Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1014 1997–98 |
Transportation fund depositsDirects the department of revenue to deposit into the transportation fund all moneys received from the imposition of the taxes paid under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on state highway and ferry construction contracts. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1034 1997–98 |
Parents' rightsCHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT A minor under the age of 18 may not receive inpatient or outpatient treatment for drug or alcohol abuse without prior written consent of the minor = s parent or legal guardian. If the parent or... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1035 1997–98 |
Flood victims' tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for flood victims. Applies to persons located in a county or Indian Nation listed in Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1079-WA or DR-1100-WA, as amended. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1036 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe "Parental Notification of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1084 1997–98 |
Class materials/parnt inspecParent = s right to inspect materials: Upon a parent = s request, a public school must make all educational materials that are associated with the education of the parent = s child available during school hours for the parent... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1107 1997–98 |
Timber harvesters/county taxCounties receive the same 4 percent timber excise tax revenues from harvests on publicly-owned land in the county as they do from privately owned land. Timber tax revenues accruing to the state from harvests on publicly owned... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1148 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearngs brdsAny and all findings of invalidity by boards in the past, present, and future are null and void. The boards have no authority to determine that a plan or regulation is invalid. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1160 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe number of members on the State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 15. The new voting member is a retired member of the Teachers = Retirement System. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1204 1997–98 |
Gubernatorial appointeesA gubernatorial appointee who is subject to confirmation by the Senate may continue to serve in office until rejected by the Senate, or until the end of the next regularly scheduled legislative session after his or her... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1206 1997–98 |
Vocatnl student leadrshp orgThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1209 1997–98 |
Growth management planningTwo methods are established for any county, at any time, to remove the county and the cities within the county from the requirements of adopting comprehensive land use plans and development regulations under the GMA. C The... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1222 1997–98 |
Earned early release limitsThe maximum amount that a sentence can be reduced through the earned early release program is changed from 33 percent to 15 percent for the following offenses: first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, first-degree... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1231 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportntiesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for district students, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled, who are academically... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1242 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1244 1997–98 |
Driver's license identifictnRevises RCW 46.20.035 to delete the authorization of consideration of alternative documentation to establish an applicant's identity. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1262 1997–98 |
Disabled parkingRequires special parking privilege placards to have a picture of the person to whom the placard is issued. Increases the penalty for unauthorized use to a gross misdemeanor with a monetary penalty of five hundred dollars. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1264 1997–98 |
Minor drivers/passengersProvides that a minor may not operate a motor vehicle with more than one other minor in the vehicle without the express written permission of the operator's parent or guardian. Provides that, upon receipt of notification under... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1284 1997–98 |
K-4 extended-time grant progA K-4 Extended-Time Grant Program is established. The purpose of the program is to ensure that students achieve EALR benchmark standards for the fourth grade. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1289 1997–98 |
School medical assistanceAdministering Oral Medication to Students Public and private schools must obtain a written agreement from employees who are designated to administer oral medications to students. The school district or private school must keep... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1304 1997–98 |
Distressed area call centersA sales and use tax exemption is created for businesses located within an eligible area and engaged in call center activities. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1305 1997–98 |
Distressed area job creationThe Business and Occupation (B&O) Jobs Tax Credit program requirement that a business must increase its existing force work by 15 percent to claim a tax credit is replaced with a requirement that there is an increase in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1311 1997–98 |
Studded tiresProvides that, beginning July 1, 1999, a person may not sell a studded tire or sell a stud for installation in a tire unless the stud qualifies as a lightweight stud under this act. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1319 1997–98 |
Elwha river fish runsThe department is directed to work with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the federal resource agencies to refine and implement short-term actions to preserve and increase existing salmon stocks. The department is also... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1350 1997–98 |
Flood damage reductionDeclares that reducing flood damage through the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest and that it is the duty of the state to assist in funding flood control projects. Declares that structural... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |