Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Stephen Johnson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5650 2003–04 |
Tax credits and exemptionsThe expiration dates for state tax incentives that expire in 2003 and 2004 are extended for four additional years. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5702 2003–04 |
Transportation efficiencyEnacts the Transportation Efficiency Act of 2003. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5722 2003–04 |
Prescription drug accessThe prescription drug access board is created to negotiate prescription drug prices on behalf of a broad-based consortium of prescription drug purchasers consisting of state, local, and private entities, including individuals.... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5727 2003–04 |
Distinguished flying crossProvides that the special plates will commemorate the recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross and provide for educational scholarships awarded to at-risk youth through the Northwest Chapter of the Distinguished Flying... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5817 2003–04 |
Driver training schoolsThe responsibility for course standards, instructor certification standards, and annual approval for traffic safety education classes conducted in high school is transferred from OSPI to the DOL. The driver instructor advisory... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5818 2003–04 |
Traffic safety educationCommercial driver training schools are permitted to make the classroom instruction phase of the traffic safety course available through on-line instruction or through other electronic media. The on-line course instruction must... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5837 2003–04 |
WASLAll of the assessments must be developed and revised by the Superintendent of Public Instruction in consultation with educators, parents, and community members. Reading, writing, communication, mathematics, and science... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5848 2003–04 |
Public contract paymentClaims on unpaid public contracts, for public works, personal services, goods and services, equipment and travel, accrue interest at the rate of 1 and one-half percent per month whenever the agency or governmental unit fails... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5864 2003–04 |
Promise scholarshipsNot only high school graduates, but GED holders 21 years of age or younger may qualify for the Promise Scholarship by equaling or exceeding a cumulative Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1200 on the first attempt, or equaling... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5906 2003–04 |
Small school districtsAll school districts with a student enrollment of less than 3,000 full-time equivalent students are exempt from the requirements of each chapter of the education code applicable to public school districts and schools, except... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5939 2003–04 |
Civil legal servicesRevises provisions relating to civil legal services funding, administration, and oversight. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5968 2003–04 |
WASLCommunication, social studies, arts, and health and fitness assessments must be developed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as classroom-based assessments. These assessments will be made available to school districts... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5978 2003–04 |
Vehicle rentalThe State Patrol and Department of Licensing through joint rule-making, in consultation with the car and truck renting and leasing association, develop a program that provides vehicle rental companies with the means to check... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6095 2003–04 |
School district leviesFor calendar years 2004 and 2005, the percentage change in per student state expenditures is specified at 6 percent. Allocations for the local effort assistance program will be reduced by 10.4 percent. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 6092 2003–04 |
Pro educator standards boardAdds a paraeducator to the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2003, 1st Special Session |
Jun 20, 2003 |
| SB 5120 2003–04 |
Ignition interlock devicesRequires the Department of Licensing (DOL), rather than the courts, to supervise the mandatory installation of ignition interlocks in drunk driving cases. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 6052 2003–04 |
Teacher certificationIncreases the conditional scholarships for the Alternative Routes to Certification Program from $4,000 to $8,000 and makes them available to all participants in the program. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |
| SB 5457 2003–04 |
Hazards to motorcyclesRequires that signs be posted when road construction, repair or maintenance presents a special hazard to motorcyclists. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 2003 |
May 16, 2003 |
| SB 5473 2003–04 |
Law officer trainingDirects the Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) to offer a training session on how law enforcement officers should interact with people with developmental disabilities or mental illness. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2003 |
May 14, 2003 |
| SB 5515 2003–04 |
Workers' comp appeal boardAllows the chairperson and the industrial appeals judges of the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals to be either active or judicial members of the Washington State Bar Association. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5592 2003–04 |
GarnishmentsAllows attorneys for creditors to issue writs of garnishment following a district court judgment against a debtor. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2003 |
May 12, 2003 |
| SB 5218 2003–04 |
Mailing of ballotsRequires county auditors to mail absentee ballots at least 18 days before the primary or election and to certify to the office of the Secretary of State the dates the ballots were available and mailed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5256 2003–04 |
Rule-making proceduresRequires agencies to include in the notice of rule-making a statement indicating that a copy of the preliminary cost-benefit analysis is available. Any supplemental notices must contain a statement that a revised preliminary... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5299 2003–04 |
Promotional service offeringAllows promotional tariffs or price lists filed by a telecommunications company to become effective upon filing or some other time specified by the company. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2003 |
May 9, 2003 |
| SB 5725 2003–04 |
Semiconductor clusterCreates the following tax preferences for manufacturing semiconductor materials if a contract is signed for an investment of at least $1 billion in a semiconductor microchip manufacturing facility in Washington: Lowers... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2003 |
May 8, 2003 |