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 1078 1993–94 |
Interests passing at deathRCW 11.02.090 is repealed and a new statute is adopted providing that an otherwise effective written instrument is not testamentary solely because the instrument contains a provision for a nonprobate transfer of property at... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1118 1993–94 |
Explosives/criminal useThe Washington State Explosives Act is amended in several ways. A new offense is created. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1157 1993–94 |
Emancipation of minorsA minor who is at least 16 years of age and a resident of this state may petition in Superior Court for a declaration of emancipation. The petition must allege that the petitioner has the ability to manage financial, personal,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1195 1993–94 |
Disposition of own remainsThe right of a person to control the disposition of his or her remains is explicitly provided. These wishes are accomplished through a written authorization, signed by the decedent in the presence of a witness. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1246 1993–94 |
Temporarily disabled workersIf an injured worker is returned to work at light or modified duty during the period in which the worker is unable to return to his or her regular job, the employer must continue or resume the health and welfare benefits to... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1560 1993–94 |
Interstate family supportThe Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA) is repealed and replaced with the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) effective July 1, 1994. UIFSA makes a number of changes to the provisions governing... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1708 1993–94 |
Student learning commissionThe size of the Commission on Student Learning is increased by two members, from nine to 11, by having Governor Lowry appoint five members instead of only three. The deadline for the final appointments is extended from... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1051 1993–94 |
Emergency response restitutnA state or local agency is entitled to recover the costs of emergency response to an incident caused by a person who is operating a motor vehicle, boat, or airplane while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The person... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1077 1993–94 |
Nonprobate assets/revocationGenerally, any instrument leaving nonprobate assets of one spouse to the other is revoked upon the dissolution or invalidation of the marriage. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1127 1993–94 |
Vehicle tax/license feeThe penalties for failing to register and/or evading licensing requirements for all modes of transportation (vehicle, aircraft and watercraft) are made uniform. Failure to license and pay taxes would be a misdemeanor. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1165 1993–94 |
Guardians ad litemA guardian ad litem (GAL) is defined as a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the child and may include a "court-appointed special advocate." A GAL program is defined as a court-authorized... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1233 1993–94 |
Personal injury insuranceAutomobile liability insurance companies must provide PIP coverage under nonbusiness auto insurance policies unless the named insured rejects PIP coverage in writing. Insurers need not provide PIP coverage for motor homes,... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1259 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1326 1993–94 |
Conservation tariff paymentsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission may approve a tariff requested by an electric or natural gas company that contains rates or charges for energy conservation measures, services or payments provided to individual... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1559 1993–94 |
Child care programsThe Child Care Coordinating Committee develops a plan for a statewide system of school-aged child care programs. The plan includes a statement of needs; identification of target children and ideas for local community... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1778 1993–94 |
State employee child careThe state employee child care project is clarified as statewide, rather than limited to Olympia. Partnerships between agencies, employees, labor organizations and private employers are encouraged, in order to expand... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1076 1993–94 |
Distribution of estate incomA personal representative who has been granted nonintervention powers may determine the time and manner of distributing the income to a beneficiary entitled to receive the income including: (1) a residuary beneficiary; (2) a... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1111 1993–94 |
Pedestrian crosswalksFor any pedestrian legally crossing a two-way roadway, a vehicle is required to stop and remain stopped while the pedestrian is: (1) on the side of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or into which it is turning, or... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1317 1993–94 |
Parks' volunteer organizatnsThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit groups as well as allow for the use of state park property and facilities for the purpose of raising money for state parks.... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1535 1993–94 |
Juv court diversion servicesCounty legislative authorities may authorize juvenile court administrators to establish fees to cover the costs of administration and operation of juvenile diversion services. Parents or guardians are liable for the costs of... | James Johanson (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1587 1993–94 |
Single parent/higher educatnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2.5 percent long-term loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. The awards are intended to assist single parents with their... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
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