Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Linda Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2279 1993–94 |
Toxic household productsCreates the poison prevention task force. Authorizes the task force to grant extensions and exemptions from compliance with the requirement. Requires the task force to evaluate state-wide poisoning incidence and severity data... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2286 1993–94 |
Rewards for informationThe amount of the reward that the Department of Natural Resources may offer is increased from $1,000 to $10,000. The reward program does not apply to violations of the forest practices laws or rules. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2288 1993–94 |
Safe schools strategy grantsSafe Schools/Safe Communities Grant Program The Department of Community Development is to administer a Safe Schools/Safe Communities grant program that provides resources for community and school-based violence prevention... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2290 1993–94 |
Reckless endangermentIncreases the punishment for the crime of first degree reckless endangerment. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2291 1993–94 |
Mental health counselor certThe qualifications for certification of mental health counselors may include an equivalent behavioral science master's or doctoral degree in a related field as determined by the Secretary of Health, as well as two years of... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2306 1993–94 |
Armed juvenile offendersProvides that the driving privileges of a person under eighteen who commits an offense while armed with a firearm shall be postponed or revoked and reinstated in accordance with the procedures established in RCW 13.40.265 and... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2311 1993–94 |
Inmate health care servicesThe Department of Corrections is required to develop and implement a health services plan for all inmates that includes a range of services that is equal to the services provided under the state's subsidized Basic Health Care... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2312 1993–94 |
Juv institution vocatnl prgmRequires a review of the vocational education curriculum, facilities, and teaching personnel in all juvenile residential programs for a report to the legislature by December 12, 1994. Requires an action plan for implementing a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2318 1993–94 |
Juvenile weapons possessionProvides that no person under the age of eighteen may possess a firearm or other dangerous weapon within one thousand feet of a school or public park. Requiring driving privileges to be revoked or postponed for any person... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2328 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/vocatnl prgrmsRecognizes that prevocational and vocational education programs offered in juvenile institutions can provide juvenile offenders with marketable work ethics and job skills and facilitate their successful reintegration into the... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2344 1993–94 |
Agency incentives to saveSupports efforts to establish a better balance between accountability for spending public money and flexibility in achieving outcomes that result in greater confidence in government. Creates the innovation and efficiency fund... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2349 1993–94 |
Publ investmnt/tobacco prdctProhibits the state investment board from making public investments in firms manufacturing tobacco products after January 1, 1995. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2350 1993–94 |
Minor's access to firearmsMakes it a misdemeanor offense if a child gains access to a firearm and a class C felony offense if the child inflicts injury or death on himself or herself or others. Requires warning notices of the punishment for failure to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2353 1993–94 |
Educational equity informatnRequires educational institutions to distribute to all employees and students a copy of its policies and procedures to prevent unlawful discrimination. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2361 1993–94 |
Residntl appliances disposalThe Department of Ecology is required to develop uniform standards for the removal of problem wastes in major appliances by September 1, 1994. Businesses that remove problem waste from major appliances for recycling must... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2368 1993–94 |
Immigration assistantsRequires persons acting as immigration assistants to possess a surety bond in the amount of ten thousand dollars, and errors and omissions malpractice insurance in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2396 1993–94 |
Inmate medical careA DOC inmate, unless they are unable to pay, must make a $5 co-payment for medical visits. The inmate may pay at the time of the visit or have the co-payment deducted from his or her personal account. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2404 1993–94 |
Liquor stores privatizationRequires an examination of whether privatizing state retail liquor operations could save tax dollars and maintain or improve upon current service levels. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2453 1993–94 |
Mental health service delivrThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish a pilot project in two regional support networks to create innovative and streamlined mental health delivery systems which minimize unnecessary regulations... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2502 1993–94 |
Bicycle safetyEffective January 1, 1995, it will be unlawful for any person, regardless of age, to ride a bicycle without an approved bicycle helmet. It will also be unlawful for any person to transport another person on a bicycle, or in a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2509 1993–94 |
Health professional credentlLanguage governing examinations for veterinarians, optometrists and chiropractors is changed, permitting the use of national exams by the boards of these professions. National exams are being used now, but this revision in... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2525 1993–94 |
Chiropractic care reviewRequires that the initial review of chiropractic health care be performed by a chiropractor. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |