Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Carlson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2930 1999–00 |
Medical savings accountsDirects the insurance commissioner to establish rules authorizing medical savings accounts for citizens of Washington. Medical savings accounts may be offered as either individual or group health plans. Contributions to a... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2817 1999–00 |
School employee salariesAuthorizes an annual cost-of-living increase for K-12 employees and community and technical college faculty. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2833 1999–00 |
Work force trainingFinds that apprenticeship as a job training tool is one of the most effective in the state. The state is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, especially in this period of economic growth. The most severe shortage is for... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2878 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2682 1999–00 |
Assistance prgrms/higher edTANF recipients, ages 18 to 21 years old, may fulfill their A work activity @ requirement by satisfactorily maintaining a full credit load in a vocational or two-year community college program. The program must provide... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2763 1999–00 |
School safety allocationsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to review all state and federal programs and sources of funds that have as part of their purpose the enhancement of safety in schools. The superintendent shall develop a plan... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2778 1999–00 |
Property tax levyReduces the total state property tax levy by 6.2 percent. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2779 1999–00 |
Property tax levyReduces the total state property tax levy by 6.2 percent. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2796 1999–00 |
Confinement costsAn offender who, at any period in time, has a total consecutive period of confinement greater than one year must serve that confinement in a state facility. This includes terms of confinement from more than one sentence, as... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2744 1999–00 |
State retirement plan 2 & 3Optional PERS Plan 3 and LEOFF Plan 3. A new PERS Plan 3 is created, effective September 1, 2001, for employees of state agencies and higher education institutions, and effective March 1, 2002, for employees of local governments. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2745 1999–00 |
School emply retirement 2/3The transfer payment made to the defined contribution accounts of classified school employees who transfer from SERS Plan 2 to SERS Plan 3 before March 1, 2001, is increased from 65 percent to 130 percent. The required... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2619 1999–00 |
Contracting outDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services, including services that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2640 1999–00 |
Archaeology & historic presC Changes statutory references to the Washington Archaeological Research Center to the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2642 1999–00 |
Independent salary commC Expressly authorizes and establishes a process for local salary commissions to determine salaries of city and town mayors and council members. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2666 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonusesTeachers who have obtained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the certificate granted by the board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2527 1999–00 |
Consumer prtction/contractorEstablishes provisions to protect consumers in contractor transactions. Repeals RCW 18.27.075. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2555 1999–00 |
Sex offendersA sex offender classified as a risk level II or III is prohibited from camping or sleeping in a public park or a playground between dusk and 6 a.m. In addition, level II and III sex offenders may not reside or maintain a... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2568 1999–00 |
Civil service reformEnacts the civil service reform act of 2000. Repeals provisions of chapters 41.06, 41.56, and 41.64 RCW. Repeals RCW 28B.16.015. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2584 1999–00 |
License plate replacementRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2593 1999–00 |
Physicians/jury duty exemptnProvides that, beginning on the effective date of this act, and ending July 1, 2005, a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 RCW who practices in an area that has been designated by the federal government as a health... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2594 1999–00 |
Downtown/neighbrhood revitalFinds: (1) The continued economic vitality of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts in our state's cities is essential to community preservation, social cohesion, and economic growth; (2) in recent years there has... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2596 1999–00 |
Deaf interpreter licensingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to establish a system of licensing interpreters for the deaf and hard of hearing that will enhance the opportunities of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing to enjoy the fruits of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2598 1999–00 |
Tuition recovery trust fundRevises RCW 28C.10.084 relating to tuition recovery trust fund provisions. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2603 1999–00 |
Retirement system membersA state Pension Oversight Board (POB) is created and consists of 20 members. The Governor appoints the following 13 members: four active member representatives, four retiree representatives, and five employer representatives. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |