Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Carlson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2602 1997–98 |
Running start programThe laws governing the Running Start program do not prohibit participation by home schooled students or students enrolled in approved private schools. These students may apply directly to a college or university that is... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2603 1997–98 |
Conservations futures fundRevises RCW 84.34.240 to authorize the use of the revenues for the development, maintenance, and operation of the real property. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2608 1997–98 |
DUI laws strengthenedThe BAC level for a per se DUI violation is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08. Deferred Prosecution. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1005 1997–98 |
Border county higher ed projThe Border County Higher Education Opportunity Pilot Project is created to be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board determines eligibility criteria for institutional and student participation in the pilot. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1685 1997–98 |
School constructn endowmentEach year during the 16-year time period from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015, $62.5 million of lottery revenue is deposited into the permanent common school fund as an endowment for school construction. After fiscal year... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1698 1997–98 |
K-20 telecommunictns networkThe Cross-sector Network Advisory Committee (CNAC) begins work on July 1, 1997. A governance structure reflecting the TOPC recommendation is proposed. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2214 1997–98 |
Work force emplymnt/trainingModifications are made to the training programs and employment services funded by the Employment and Training Trust Fund that emphasize training of unemployed workers. The program is extended one year and terminates June 30, 1999. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2567 1997–98 |
Regional events centers/fundThe legislative authority of a city with a population of more than 100,000 that is located in a county with a population of more than 300,000 but less than 1 million may impose a retail sales tax or use tax on all taxable... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2475 1997–98 |
School program requirementsThe minimum school year length is increased by one day per biennium beginning in 1999-2001 and ending in 2017-19, when the school year then will be 190 days. The minimum program hours that must be offered are expressed as a... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2488 1997–98 |
Publ emplyees retir syst IIIDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2489 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditProvides that persons who fail to: (1) Establish allowable membership service not previously credited; (2) restore all or a part of that previously credited membership service represented by withdrawn contributions; or (3)... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2524 1997–98 |
Accountant educatnl reqrmntsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board must approve or disapprove any requirement by the Board of Accountancy that CPA candidates take more than one hundred and twenty semester credit hours of college work. The Higher... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2408 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste facilty feesThe maximum annual fee that can be charged to a single hazardous waste facility is raised from $10,000 to $15,000. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2409 1997–98 |
Household mover overchargesRevises RCW 81.80.132 to provide that the customer is not liable for and cannot be required to pay any charges that exceed the estimate by more than ten percent unless the carrier has obtained the customer's written permission... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1004 1997–98 |
Independnt political adsNew requirements are established for political advertisement relating to a candidate undertaken as an independent expenditure. At least 10 days prior to distributing or airing such political advertising, the person or entity... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1020 1997–98 |
DSHS inspector general officThe Office of Inspector General is created in the Department of Social and Health Services. The inspector general is to investigate allegations of abuse and fraud in all department programs, except for provider fraud relating... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1045 1997–98 |
School levy fundingDeclares that the purposes of the act are to reduce local property taxes by decreasing the maximum levy percentage for all local school districts by an additional two percent and authorizing additional state funding equivalent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1048 1997–98 |
Higher ed inst legal counselInstitutions of higher education may use the services of the attorney general = s office or the institutions may hire private legal counsel. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1049 1997–98 |
Desegregation of group homesThe Legislature finds that in order to carry out the Washington Housing Policy Act and to facilitate the mainstreaming of persons with disabilities into local communities, group homes should be integrated throughout... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1052 1997–98 |
Littering penaltiesA 24 hour community service requirement is added for any litter violation that occurs on a highway, road, street, or alley. The Department of Ecology is required to develop procedures for the collection of litter penalties. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1078 1997–98 |
Minor possession of tobaccoRevises RCW 70.155.080 to include the possession and use of tobacco products by persons under eighteen as a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1100 1997–98 |
WSP retirement benefitsProvides that, effective July 1, 1997, the retirement allowance under RCW 43.43.260 and 43.43.270(2) shall not be less than twenty dollars per month for each year of service. Decodifies RCW 43.43.275 and 43.43.277. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |