Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Peggy Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1355 1997–98 |
High school transcriptsRequires a weighting system for honors classes grades to be used in determining standardized grade points for high school transcripts. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1359 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol concentrationLowers the limit to 0.08 alcohol concentration from previous limit of 0.10. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1446 1997–98 |
Dental services to childrenDeclares an intent of the legislature to improve access to dental care services to economically disadvantaged children and families by providing resources to overcome many of the barriers that inhibit retired dentists from... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1497 1997–98 |
Educational employee strikesStrike: A provision is added to state law the prohibits certificated educational employees from engaging in a strike. School district board of directors also are prohibited from engaging in a lockout of educational employees. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1569 1997–98 |
Constructn & remodeling/taxProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1598 1997–98 |
Dissociative technique/schooEducational practitioners are prohibited from using any curriculum or methods that produce or advocate a dissociative mental state. A dissociative mental state is defined as a state where mental processes have been isolated... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1623 1997–98 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceSpecifies that every health plan delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by a health carrier on and after January 1, 1998, that provides for payment of all or a portion of prescription costs, or reimbursement of... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1628 1997–98 |
Abstinence educationDirects the department to apply for federal funds for abstinence education from the United States department of human services under Title V of the social security act (43 U.S.C. Sec. 701 et seq.). Requires that the funds must... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1633 1997–98 |
Fairness in drug pricingDeclares that an agency of the state may not purchase drugs from a manufacturer who engages in price discrimination. Provides that a manufacturer who violates this act or a rule adopted under this act is subject to a civil... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1656 1997–98 |
Public transportation ratesProvides for charges as allowed under the federal Americans with disabilities act for public conveyance or transportation of eligible persons. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1659 1997–98 |
Voc ag teacher recruitmentThe Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program is established. The program must be designed by the State Board of Education, in consultation with representatives of public and private entities working... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1667 1997–98 |
Student personal beliefsProhibits questioning students concerning their personal beliefs or practices, or the beliefs or practices of their parents or guardian, regarding sex, religion, political affiliation, or mental or psychological treatment. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1668 1997–98 |
Student health servicesProvides that health care services provided or made available either directly or indirectly to students through the common schools or on school grounds shall be limited to emergency medical services, first aid, cardiopulmonary... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1669 1997–98 |
Alternative teacher certificThe boards of directors of school districts are authorized to issue alternative teaching certificates to individuals who do not have a teaching certificate issued by the state. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1790 1997–98 |
Ed employee contract statusRequires that the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for the conduct of an adjudicative hearing as provided for in RCW 34.05.449. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1814 1997–98 |
Board of pilotage commissnrsRevises RCW 88.16.010 to replace the administrator of the office of marine safety as an ex officio member of the board of pilotage commissioners with a public member experienced in marine incident investigation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1929 1997–98 |
Rules approval by legislatreProvides that a rule or an emergency rule of the departments of ecology, labor and industries, health, revenue, and natural resources, the employment security department, the forest practices board, the office of the insurance... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1962 1997–98 |
Learning materials loan progProvides that students attending state-approved private schools may receive loaned learning materials from the local school district in which the private school is located. Declares that learning materials eligible for loan... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1970 1997–98 |
Disruptive student expulsionA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1972 1997–98 |
Gov action economic impactWhenever a county or city prepares a detailed statement, or environmental impact statement, of a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under the Growth Management Act, it must also analyze the potential economic impacts... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2015 1997–98 |
Students/unexcused absenceProvides that, if a school has received notification under RCW 28A.225.035(4) that a child is a member of an assistance unit receiving temporary assistance for needy families, the school shall report to the court when the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2056 1997–98 |
Home-school parent ed grantsEducational grants are created to support the parents, guardians, or custodians of a child receiving home-based instruction, to redirect funding to local levels, encourage educational competition and diversity, and reduce... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2057 1997–98 |
Home-based instrctn suppliesA person may apply for a sales tax exemption on home-based instruction educational supplies not to exceed the tax paid on $3,000 worth of supplies purchased annually during a school year in the person = s household.... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |