Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Susan Karahalios
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1677 1993–94 |
Chemical dependency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services will develop a curriculum for chemical dependency counselors, volunteers and staff of sexual assault and domestic violence programs. The curriculum will be used at two training... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1682 1993–94 |
Aerospace workers assistanceProvides help to families and workers in aerospace impact areas to make the transition through economic difficulties and provide services to assist workers to gain marketable skills. Makes an appropriation of one million... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1687 1993–94 |
Haz waste/pollution dischargProhibits a state or local government agency from issuing a permit for the discharge of hazardous waste onto property not owned by the permittee. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1700 1993–94 |
Commission on womenLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1746 1993–94 |
Teacher salary allocationDesignates the procedure for the calculation for determining credits for the purpose of the state-wide salary allocation schedule for teachers. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1763 1993–94 |
Self-esteem curriculumRequires the inclusion in curricula for future teachers of ways to enhance the self-esteem of common school students. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1764 1993–94 |
Student voluntr commun servcCommon schools serving students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to offer opportunities for students to do volunteer community service. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the State Board of... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1777 1993–94 |
Teenage parentsThe most appropriate living situation for AFDC "head of household" recipients under 18 years is decided by the Department of Social and Health Services. The decision is based upon stated criteria involving the home situation,... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1793 1993–94 |
Land purchase or exchangeRequires a fiscal note for the purchase or exchange of land. Specifies the required contents of a fiscal note. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1794 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsRequires the implementation of pilot projects to create a new aid to families with dependent children program. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1799 1993–94 |
Economic development fundsWashington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) loans cannot exceed $5 million per borrower or per project. Programs developed by WEDFA must emphasize assisting small businesses and women and minority-owned businesses. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1828 1993–94 |
Crime victims' advocacyThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established in statute as an office within DCD. The broad purpose assigned to the office is to provide a focus within state government on the rights of, and services for, victims of... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1829 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsDeletes the expiration date of January 1, 1994, for various criminal justice assistance accounts. Establishes a task force on city and county finances. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1831 1993–94 |
Voluntary payroll deductionsAuthorizes voluntary deductions for political committees duly registered with the public disclosure commission and/or the federal election commission. Establishes a minimum number of employees to authorize the deductions. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1842 1993–94 |
County vehicle license feesThe current refund process is changed to an exemption process. The qualification specifying that an individual had to be 61 years or older and make less than $18,000 a year is changed to 61 years or older and make less than an... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1843 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings of proprtDeclares that the reduction of the fair market value of property by the imposition of a regulation on its use constitutes a taking of property for which compensation is required. Exempts police power actions to prevent a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1859 1993–94 |
Runaways/emergency servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to fund shelters for runaway and homeless youth. Local government must provide a 50 percent match for the state funds. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1875 1993–94 |
Higher ed resident statusGrants resident status at institutions of higher education for active duty personnel stationed in Washington and their spouses and dependents. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1895 1993–94 |
B & O tax exemption limitBusinesses below $24,000 a year in gross receipts are exempt from taxation. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1902 1993–94 |
Sediment impact zonesEstablishes conditions and requirements for the issuance of sediment impact zone permits. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1913 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledState employees will continue to provide institutional services to people with developmental disabilities in residential habilitation centers. Local support networks, made up of counties or groups of counties, are created to... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1914 1993–94 |
At-risk children assistanceAny volunteer, including a volunteer organization, may assist a public agency, with the agency's approval, in a collaborative program for serving the needs of at-risk youth. Such programs are to be established in accordance... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1919 1993–94 |
Hate crimes preventionEstablishes a task force to develop and make available to school districts curriculum and programs designed to reduce the incidence of hatred against individuals and groups. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1927 1993–94 |
General fund/appropr levelsEstablishes a budget limitation committee to set an upper limit on general fund-state appropriations after review of the November economic and revenue forecast. Requires passage of appropriation levels and signature by the... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |