Robin Johnson
Representative
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 401991–92 · House · D · LD 40
41
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
305
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
1.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1589 1991–92 |
School construction fundsProvides that, after July 1, 1995, the additional taxes on alcohol products shall be deposited in the common school building account instead of the drug enforcement and education account. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1599 1991–92 |
Timber workers unemploymentAn unemployment insurance additional benefit program is established for lumber and wood products employees and for employees in counties that have lumber and wood products employment at least twice the state average and an... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1600 1991–92 |
Timber workers employment opThe Counter-Cyclical Program is established to provide forest-related employment and job retraining assistance for dislocated timber workers residing in federal timber impact areas. The project is administered by the state... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1603 1991–92 |
Adjusted retirement allownceProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1604 1991–92 |
Safe houses/runaway youthAuthorizes the award of grants for the establishment and operation of safe houses for runaway and street youth up to eighteen years of age. Establishes criteria for award of the grants to five safe houses in Seattle, Tacoma,... | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1606 1991–92 |
Insur agnt contract protectnProhibits the cancellation of a contract if specified conditions have been met. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1609 1991–92 |
Children's mental health serLegislative intent encouraging the development of community-based interagency collaborative efforts to plan for and provide mental health services to children is expressed. The Office of Financial Management (OFM) must perform... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1611 1991–92 |
Petroleum marketing practcesDeclares that unfair petroleum marketing practices constitutes an unfair or deceptive act for the purpose of applying chapter 19.86 RCW. Prohibits an unfair margin for the sale of motor fuel or heating oil. Declares that it is... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1614 1991–92 |
Home families child servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to contract for specialized child care and respite care for children from homeless families. Organizations providing specialized child care and respite care, must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1615 1991–92 |
Vehicle forfeiture/drug saleRevises provisions authorizing the forfeiture of vehicles used in the sale and purchase of drugs. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1619 1991–92 |
Rental housing/ tax exemptnThe Department of Revenue is directed to provide a property tax exemption for physical improvements made to multifamily residential dwellings. The physical improvement is exempt from taxation for the three assessment years... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1620 1991–92 |
Low-income housing tax credtThe Department of Revenue is directed to establish a program to provide a business firm tax credits equal to 20 percent of the approved contribution to a qualified affordable housing project. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1622 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund fundingProvides funding for the housing trust fund. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1623 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund capitalA total of $65 million is appropriated in the 1991-93 biennium from the state capital construction budget to fund low-income housing activities. The appropriation is divided into: (a) a base line capital budget request of $15... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1632 1991–92 |
Teacher transcript studyThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall conduct a random sample survey of school districts in order to estimate the number of credits earned by certificated instructional staff prior to obtaining their first... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1637 1991–92 |
Child care facilities tax crA business and occupation tax credit is provided to a taxpayer for construction of a child care facility. The amount of the tax credit is 30 percent of the construction cost. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1650 1991–92 |
Electricity loss/storm damagDirects utilities to either have at least two electric power lines to an island or place the electric power line from the mainland underground. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1657 1991–92 |
Weighted student funding forK-12 Finance Study A study of the merits of use of a weighted student formula or other approaches to budget allocation methods in the K-12 system is to be conducted by December 15, 1991. Two members of each legislative body,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1663 1991–92 |
Local literacy programsAuthorizes the state library commission to provide grants to local libraries to develop and implement innovative programs for children throughout the year. Requires a report to the legislature on the program results by... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1678 1991–92 |
Med assist/psychologist servThe Medicaid program, through the Department of Social and Health Services, will reimburse psychologists for evaluations and psychotherapy from July 1, 1991 to June 30, 1993. The department will assess any cost savings... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1687 1991–92 |
Pesticide posting requirmntsRequires posting of warning signs no more than seven days prior to the scheduled application. Requires employees to be warned of pesticide application and to vacate the area prior to any application. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1703 1991–92 |
Vehicle/vessel licensingCounty auditors must retain vehicle records for 18 months rather than 36. Language is clarified regarding the five-day notification period for a seller's report of sale. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1741 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsProvides that victims of domestic violence are entitled to receive appropriate counseling and a one-time assistance award to aid in emergency relocation. Revises assault and reckless endangerment penalties. Requires domestic... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1742 1991–92 |
Insurance ind/unfair practicProhibits an insurer from refusing coverage of a commercial property or casualty risk for the sole reason that the application was submitted by a broker who has not previously been appointed an agent for the insurer. | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1756 1991–92 |
Criminal street gang activtyMakes it a gross misdemeanor offense for a person to participate actively in any criminal street gang activity. Requires a sentence in accordance with RCW 9.94A.310(6). Specifies types of property which are subject to seizure... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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