Stephen Johnson
Senator
· Republican
· District 47
· most recent term 2005–06
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102
Bills as prime sponsor
45
of those became law
687
Bills co-sponsored
10,010
Recorded votes
3.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6772 1999–00 |
Home-based instructionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to provide each school district with information on programs operating in the state that provide assistance to parents in home-based instruction. The information shall include... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| SB 6248 1999–00 |
Parking metersIn cities over 400,000, the mayor must certify by July 1 of each year that all parking meters in the city have been inspected and were working properly after the inspection. After July 1 of each year, no ticket citations for... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6693 1999–00 |
DOT contracting of servicesAuthorizes department of transportation contracting out of maintenance services. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6697 1999–00 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Provide immediate relief from the state portion of the property tax and then, after ensuring a fiscally sound reserve, use all surplus state revenues to fully eliminate the state property tax levy... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6710 1999–00 |
Teacher training pilot prgrmFor any additional proposals that might be funded, the Legislature directs the pilot program to include a uniform core curricula composed of reading, writing, communications, and math combined with an emphasis on the subject... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6711 1999–00 |
Farm equipment/prprty tx exmMachinery and equipment used in commercial farming is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. To be eligible, the farm must be located in a distressed county. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| SB 6641 1999–00 |
Peace officersThe Criminal Justice Training Commission certifies officers who have completed the training requirements for basic law enforcement or qualify for an exemption. Certification is a condition of the continuing employment of all... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6647 1999–00 |
New courts/reportRequires that, within thirty days of establishing a new court, the city or county shall provide written notice of the new court's existence to the supreme court. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6648 1999–00 |
DUI/ court appearanceAmends RCW 46.61.50571 to clarify when a defendant must appear. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6653 1999–00 |
Public artProvides that, in order to increase the amount of appropriations available for the actual construction of projects, it is the intent of the legislature to enact a moratorium on the allocation of capital appropriations for the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6592 1999–00 |
License platesEliminates periodic replacement of license plates. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6593 1999–00 |
Local mtr vehicle excise taxAmends RCW 81.104.160 to authorize the department of licensing to charge a fee for the administration of the local motor vehicle excise tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6624 1999–00 |
DUI/chemical substancesPertains to a person who is under the influence of any chemical, poison, organic solvent, or any compound or a combination of these to a degree which renders the person incapable of driving safely. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6625 1999–00 |
HOV lanesAmends RCW 46.61.165 to provide that regulations authorizing exclusive or preferential use of a highway facility are authorized only when the department of transportation determines that the level of traffic traveling on a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| SB 6563 1999–00 |
Alternate teacher certDeclares an intent to facilitate a conditional opportunity for community members, including business and retired persons, to bring their expertise and work experiences into the classrooms in Washington to enrich the learning... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6564 1999–00 |
Opportunity scholarshipsProvides that if an elementary school does not meet or exceed the goals set in RCW 28A.655.050 upon the request of the student's parent or guardian the school district must transfer the student to a successful public school... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6580 1999–00 |
Prevailing wage exemptionProvides that, in cities of populations not exceeding five thousand, no statement of intent to pay prevailing wages is required when the work to be performed on behalf of the city is contracted through the small works roster. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| SB 6483 1999–00 |
Charter public schoolsDeclares an intent to authorize the establishment of charter public schools for the purpose of providing a unique setting for learning that will improve pupil achievement and provide additional public school choices for... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6538 1999–00 |
Highway congestion reliefCreates the state highway construction congestion relief account in the treasury within the transportation fund. All receipts from RCW 82.08.020(2) must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| SB 6456 1999–00 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year limit on the duration of lake management districts is removed. Dikes, levees, and flumes are added to the list of activities that can be financed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 6457 1999–00 |
Lottery proceedsDesignates lottery proceeds for common school construction. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| SB 5634 1999–00 |
Student retention/promotion$ By the beginning of 2000-01 school year, all local school boards must have a policy on the promotion and retention of students. School districts with existing policies must amend them if necessary. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6372 1999–00 |
Bottled water/sales & use txExempts bottled water from sales and use taxation. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6392 1999–00 |
State patrol service termsUpon graduating from the State Patrol Academy, officers must serve a minimum of four years with the Washington State Patrol. Cadets wishing to leave the academy after 50 percent of their training must repay the cost of that training. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| SB 6406 1999–00 |
HOV lanesModifies the permitted use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to be effective only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
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