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 1741 1993–94 |
Ignored traffic ticketsCrimes relating to failure to respond to a traffic infraction and failure to comply with a traffic citation are repealed. The offenses are made infractions for which the Department of Licensing (DOL) is to suspend a driver's license. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 501, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1785 1993–94 |
Waterway/watershed restoratnAn Interagency Council on Environmental and Forest Restoration is created within the Office of the Governor. The 15 member council consists of the Governor, who serves as chair, representatives of nine state agencies and... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 516, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1085 1993–94 |
Transportation demand mangmtThe governing boards of institutions of higher learning may impose either a voluntary or mandatory transportation fee on their employees and students to fund transportation demand management programs that reduce the need for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1218 1993–94 |
Claims against local governmThe statutes relating to lawsuits against local governments for damages are altered and repealed to establish a uniform procedure. Volunteers of a local government are treated like an officer or employee of a local government... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1395 1993–94 |
Family services fundingCounty legislative authorities may establish an additional fee for a marriage license, not exceeding $15, to fund family services, such as family support centers. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1689 1993–94 |
Law enforcement impersonatnThe crime of criminal impersonation is amended to include two degrees. The existing crime is designated first-degree criminal impersonation. | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1765 1993–94 |
Correctns mental health centThe Department of Corrections and the University of Washington are required to develop a collaborative arrangement to establish a mental health center at McNeil Island Corrections Center. The collaborative arrangement is to... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1059 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesWeapons are prohibited in restricted areas of court facilities, jails, public mental health facilities, and in places classified as off-limits to persons under 21 years of age by the state Liquor Control Board. A weapon is... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1084 1993–94 |
Jury source listsThe recommendations of the 1992 task force on jury source list expansion are adopted. The State Supreme Court is requested to adopt rules by September 1, 1994, establishing the methodology and standards for merging the lists... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 408, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1103 1993–94 |
Model traffic ordinanceThe procedure by which the Model Traffic Ordinance is updated is changed from a statutory process to administrative rule. The Department of Licensing (DOL), in consultation with Washington State Patrol and Traffic Safety... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 400, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1175 1993–94 |
American Indian lang/cultureReferences to "foreign" languages in the education code are changed to "languages other than English." When references to "languages other than English" are made relative to course offerings and high school graduation... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1198 1993–94 |
Juvenile issues task forceDefinitions of community service, community supervision, community-based rehabilitation, monitoring and reporting requirements, and detention facilities are modified to clarify the sentencing options available to judges in... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1219 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1350 1993–94 |
Pink shrimp endorsementsAfter December 31, 1993, an ocean pink shrimp delivery license is required to land ocean pink shrimp in Washington. The annual license fee is $150 for residents and $300 for nonresidents. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 376, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1372 1993–94 |
Accountability task forceEach state agency is required to define its mission and adopt measurable goals by July 1, 1994, and submit them to the Legislature for approval by January 1, 1995. In developing budget requests, each agency must establish... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1617 1993–94 |
High-speed ground transportnA program to begin implementation of a high speed ground transportation system in Washington is established. The program is to be implemented by the Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Utilities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1734 1993–94 |
Court of appealsThe number of judges on the Court of Appeals is increased by six, from 17 to 23. The number of judges in the 1st Division, Seattle, is increased by three, from nine to 12. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 420, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1760 1993–94 |
Child support/spousal maintnSpousal maintenance may be collected by use of a mandatory wage assignment order. The order has priority over all other garnishments, except for child support wage assignment orders. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1784 1993–94 |
Retir/disabled school emplyeState COBRA Extension . Extended insurance coverage under the terms of the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act that is provided under state law to certain school district retirees is terminated on September... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2036 1993–94 |
Multimodal transport fundingA Multimodal Transportation Programs and Projects Selection Committee is created to be responsible for distribution of monies in several transportation-related accounts. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1922 1993–94 |
Work ethic boot camp programThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to establish a work ethic boot camp pilot program effective until July 1, 1998. The department must establish the work ethic boot camp within an already existing facility. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1068 1993–94 |
Death securities transferA new form of security ownership is created, enabling a security owner to designate one or more beneficiaries who will become the security owner or owners upon the current owner's death. The ownership of the security, whether... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1072 1993–94 |
Guardians ad litemCourts are expressly authorized to appoint guardians ad litem to represent the best interests of children in marriage dissolution actions, nonparental actions for child custody, and other family court matters. If the court... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1074 1993–94 |
Corporations regulationGenerally, a shareholder agreement among the shareholders of a corporation is valid even if the agreement violates other provisions of the Business Corporations Act. This authorization regarding shareholder agreements is... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
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