James Johanson
Representative
· Democrat
· District 44
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 44
14
Bills as prime sponsor
2
of those became law
377
Bills co-sponsored
1,661
Recorded votes
0.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2838 1993–94 |
Criminal gang activityCodifies the appellate court's rulings that gang-related criminal activity is a basis for an exceptional sentence or disposition. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2841 1993–94 |
Exceptnl faculty award fundsUnder certain conditions, a community college or technical college may transfer money for exceptional faculty awards from its local endowment fund to its foundation's local endowment fund. The conditions: the money transferred... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2846 1993–94 |
Crime victims compenstn fndsProvides an additional penalty assessment on a person found guilty of having committed a felony or of a violation of RCW 46.61.502 or 46.61.504 equal to one percent of the convicted person's earnings. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2854 1993–94 |
Highway construction fundsTransfers one hundred million dollars from the budget stabilization account for the category C program as defined in chapter 47.05 RCW. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2855 1993–94 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation on property tax rates; (3) provide for clarification of... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2860 1993–94 |
Health care employer particiExcludes employees who work fewer than ten hours per week from mandatory health care employer participation. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2870 1993–94 |
Highway improvement projectsDirects the department to coordinate the delivery of all preservation, maintenance, and capacity improvements within a designated region to expedite the projects. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2871 1993–94 |
House of rep question periodDuring a regular session in an odd-numbered year, the House of Representatives shall dissolve into a committee-of-the-whole to receive reports by elected officials, appointed heads of agencies, or representatives of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2875 1993–94 |
Intrastate log shippersProvides that a common carrier or contract carrier shipping logs within the state shall pay fees no more than a common carrier or contract carrier exporting logs out of the state. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2876 1993–94 |
Timber export for processingDeclares that a person may not export timber cut or harvested from state-owned properties from this state for processing. Specifies penalties for noncompliance. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2879 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle, definitionRevises the requirement for a certificate of compliance with motor vehicle emission control provisions to apply to vehicles with a model year of 1975 or later. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2886 1993–94 |
Criminal records checkRequires the department of licensing to conduct a criminal records check of an applicant for a driver's license to determine if there is a felony conviction or mental incompetency finding in the records. Requires the license... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2894 1993–94 |
Gun owners' names disclosureProtects information and records compiled by a state or local agency regarding the application or issuance of a concealed weapons permit, a firearm dealer license, or the purchase or sale of a firearm. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2895 1993–94 |
Higher ed student concernsDirects the task force to provide a forum for students to work in a collaborative environment with the administration of their colleges or university to identify and resolve problems identified by the students. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2914 1993–94 |
Governmnt performnce/accntblDeclares a commitment to identify and eliminate barriers to innovation and improvement, and to create incentives for performance in state government. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2921 1993–94 |
Armed crimes penaltiesProvides for increased penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. Establishes requirements for retaining sentencing or plea agreements as public records. Directs the sentencing guidelines commission to compile... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1309 1993–94 |
Wild salmonid protectionA wild salmon and trout policy shall be developed jointly between the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Indian tribes. The departments shall assess the feasibility of selective marking to minimize the catch of wild salmonids. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1761 1993–94 |
Growth management act datesThe dates by which some of the actions under the Growth Management Act are required to have been taken for the initial group of counties, cities, and towns that plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act are... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1183 1993–94 |
Minors under the influenceIt is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to be in a public place while under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug. Exceptions to this prohibition are provided for: oLiquor or drugs given under... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1188 1993–94 |
Lien document deliveryA federal lien recorded against real property may be recorded only upon certification that a copy of the lien document has been sent by registered mail to the owner of the real property subject to the lien. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1248 1993–94 |
Indus insur death/disabilityEffective July 1, 1993, the maximum monthly total disability or death benefit payable to an injured worker or beneficiary is increased from 100 percent of the state average wage to 110 percent of the state average monthly wage. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 521, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1249 1993–94 |
Indus insur partial disabltyAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are increased by 35 percent beginning July 1, 1993. The maximum compensation for total bodily impairment is increased from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 520, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1333 1993–94 |
Youth gang violence reductnA youth gang violence program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multiagency cooperation, along with efforts of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 497, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
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