Peggy Johnson
Representative
· Republican
· District 35
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 351995–96 · House · R · LD 351991–92 · House · R · LD 35
41
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
645
Bills co-sponsored
5,426
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2733 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. The local governing body must exercise only those authorities delegated by the Department of Ecology under this law. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2213 1995–96 |
Property tax reformA property tax deferral program is created for homeowners of all ages. A homeowner may choose to defer the amount of property tax that exceeds 6 percent of disposable income, not to exceed $2,500 per year. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2267 1995–96 |
Matter harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labeling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2384 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect reportsThe Department of Social and Health Services will maintain reports of substantiated child abuse and neglect forever. Unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect will be maintained for two years. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2839 1995–96 |
Health care liability reformIn order to make a claim for damages resulting from negligence by a health care provider, the claimant must file a certificate of merit within 90 days of initiating the claim. The certificate of merit must include the opinion... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2844 1995–96 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiIn a petition seeking the termination of a parent and child relationship, the petitioner must allege and prove by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the child is currently a dependent child. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| HB 2898 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (a) 106 percent or (b) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the United States Consumer Price Index. The change is first effective for 1997 property taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2334 1995–96 |
State auditor/inspectr genrlThe Office of Inspector General is created within the State Auditor's Office. The mission of the Inspector General is to conduct and supervise independent investigations relating to fraud or abuse within, or in programs... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 1996 |
| HB 2950 1995–96 |
Dissolution/child considertnProvides that, if a party has filed a petition for a decree of dissolution alleging that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the decree shall be granted only upon a showing by the filing party of evidence admissible in a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1996 |
| HB 1316 1995–96 |
Educationl employees strikesA provision is added to state law that prohibits certificated educational employees from engaging in strikes. School district board of directors also are prohibited from engaging in lockouts of educational employees. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2146 1995–96 |
DSHS inspector general officThe Office of Inspector General is created in the Department of Social and Health Services. The inspector general is to investigate allegations of abuse and fraud in all department programs, except for provider fraud relating... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2383 1995–96 |
Interagency disputes/mediatnState agencies, rather than going to court, are to use alternative dispute resolution processes including mandatory mediation and binding arbitration to resolve disputes among themselves. The Governor may use various dispute... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2877 1995–96 |
Integrated pest managementEach of the following must implement integrated pest management practices when carrying out their duties related to pest control: the departments of Agriculture, Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, Transportation, Natural Resources,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2901 1995–96 |
Juv offender/parent presenceIn entering a disposition order for a juvenile found to have committed an offense, the court may order the juvenile to remain continuously in the presence of the juvenile's parent for a period or periods that the court... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2546 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryResidential burglary is added to the list of "most serious offenses." | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 1421 1995–96 |
Distressed areas/busn incentThe state's package of incentives to encourage businesses to locate in economically distressed areas is amended and expanded. Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit The amount of tax credit available to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2889 1995–96 |
Inmate medical servicesProhibits the department of corrections from providing extraordinary, life-saving medical procedures for inmates sentenced to death. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2900 1995–96 |
DSHS legislative oversightProvides that the department of social and health services cannot take retribution on people who testify before committees or contact their representatives. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2859 1995–96 |
Lottery revenue/schoolsDedicates lottery revenue to support schools. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 1418 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1880 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudRecipients of public assistance who provide false or misleading information to qualify for or retain eligibility for assistance will be ineligible six months for a first offense, 12 months for a second offense, and permanently... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2756 1995–96 |
County flood controlDeclares that a county may not impose stricter foundation requirements on mobile homes, manufactured homes, or recreational vehicles than are otherwise imposed because they are located in a flood plain or flood way. Provides... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
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