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 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5972 1997–98 |
Contributions by mailThe period in relation to a regular session in which accepting or soliciting campaign contributions is proscribed begins on December 10. A contribution that is received by mail and postmarked before the proscribed period may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6125 1997–98 |
DUI victim impact panelsA person who is convicted of a violation of the laws relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or who enters a deferred prosecution based on a DUI is required by the court to participate in a victim... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6284 1997–98 |
School levy ballot titlesSchool districts that seek excess levies must use the words A excess levy @ or A levy in excess @ in ballot titles. Furthermore, school districts seeking excess levies for the maintenance and operation support of the district... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6338 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6339 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and that the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. Language has the power to unite people of differing backgrounds and heritages. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6365 1997–98 |
False claims against gvrnmntA person who knowingly presents, or assists in the presentation of, a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty of at least $5,000, but not more... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6430 1997–98 |
Boundry review brd/city incoThe requirement that a boundary review board, when reviewing a proposal for incorporation of a city with an estimated population of 7,500 or more, must remove territory located outside of an urban growth area is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6432 1997–98 |
Constitutn & Declar of IndepKindergarten through grade 12 students must study the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence at least one school day per year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6517 1997–98 |
Deadly weapon sentence enhanThe sentence enhancements for crimes committed while armed with a firearm or with any deadly weapon are the same. Sentences are enhanced by an additional five years for a class A felony, three years for a class B felony, and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6530 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsPartial-birth abortions, defined as partially vaginally delivering a living fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery, are prohibited, except where necessary to save the life of the mother and no other medical... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6553 1997–98 |
Outdoor burningA permit for the purpose of burning storm or flood-related debris may be issued by the appropriate fire protection agency for any lands within the jurisdiction of the fire protection agency. The fire district must consult with... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6613 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol level reportngA health care provider may report to law enforcement the blood alcohol level of a person involved in a motor vehicle accident if the blood alcohol level is .10 or more. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5062 1997–98 |
Business registratn/licensngState agencies participating in the master business license program are authorized to contract with any appropriate federal agency to issue federal documents and credentials when businesses apply for registration or licensing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5063 1997–98 |
Naming conventionsCities, counties, state agencies, and other political subdivisions of the state have the ability to pursue administrative dissolution of any corporation whose name is not distinguishable from the applying entity. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5068 1997–98 |
Charitable trust registratnCharitable trustees must register with the Secretary of State if (a) the trust holds assets for income producing purposes exceeding a threshold value to be established by the Secretary by rule; (b) all or part of the principal... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5257 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified" where such references exist. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6519 1997–98 |
Conditions of sentencesAll persons in community placement, community service, and community supervision are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, except those offenders under post release supervision solely for the purposes of payment of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6573 1997–98 |
Private school employeesAll private school employees hired prior to July 1, 1998, who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children and who have not previously had a fingerprint-record check must begin the process for a fingerprint-record... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 5946 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsIndividual property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled retirees are expanded to include residents of adult family homes, and those living in boarding homes under contract with the Department of Social and Health Services... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6719 1997–98 |
Electric power consumr rghtsLegislative findings are included, stating that electricity is a basic need of all consumers, the current system offers a high degree of reliability and service quality at some of the lowest rates in the nation, and that these... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6680 1997–98 |
Excavation activity damageDeclares that an excavator is liable to the owner, occupier, or any guest of any owner or occupier of residential property for any damage that is the direct proximate cause of its excavating activity without regard to fault,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
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