Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Carlson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5955 2001–02 |
Theft of motor vehicle fuelProvides that any person who refuses to pay or evades payment for motor vehicle fuel that is pumped into a motor vehicle is guilty of theft of motor vehicle fuel. A violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor punishable... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5964 2001–02 |
Family & children ombudsmanResponsibilities of the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman are clarified to include monitoring of child care facilities and residences licensed by the state. An | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6014 2001–02 |
Residential propertyEmployees and owners of residential property companies, operated by licensed real estate brokers, are exempt from requirements of contractor licensing and competency certificates when performing certain specific types of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6063 2001–02 |
Certified public accountantsCertified public accountants holding a certificate or a license may not accept a commission, referral fee, or contingent fee for the performance of a professional service or the referral of a client to a product or service. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6106 2001–02 |
PrimariesChanges the partisan primary to a preliminary election if the major political parties do not pass party rules that agree to a blanket primary. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6122 2001–02 |
Higher ed enrollment fundingIt is state policy to provide appropriations to meet the demand for higher education in the state. The state budget is required to include increased funding, up to the fiscal growth factor under Initiative 601, to support the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6134 2001–02 |
Career guidance programCreates the comprehensive career guidance program to support parents' rights in the development of their child's educational plan. Appropriates the sum of two million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6144 2001–02 |
Public assistanceRequires recipients to comply with an individual responsibility plan that: (1) Sets forth an employment goal and a plan for moving the recipient into gainful employment; (2) contains the obligation of the recipient to become... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6145 2001–02 |
Unemployment insuranceDeclares that, in order to be eligible for benefits under the domestic violence unemployment insurance special benefits program, an applicant must have been a victim of domestic violence, as defined in RCW 26.50.010, or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6210 2001–02 |
Land use actions/compensatnProvides that if any action by a government entity to change the land use or zoning status of real property causes at least a thirty percent reduction in the use or exchange value of that property, the property is considered... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6225 2001–02 |
License platesRepeals RCW 46.16.233. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6235 2001–02 |
Higher education/residencyAny child who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school is permitted to pay resident tuition at Washington public universities and colleges if the student enrolls... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6245 2001–02 |
Academic commissionThe requirement that each caucus submit a list of names from which the Governor must choose four members of the commission is removed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5686 2001–02 |
School assessment timelines$ Revises the timelines for the voluntary and required administration of the science, social studies and arts assessments of the Washington Assessment of Student Learning. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 6012 2001–02 |
Outdoor burning$ Permits normal, necessary, and customary agricultural burning in urban growth areas provided, such burning is not conducted during air quality episodes or a determination of impaired air quality has not been made and the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2001, 1st Special Session |
Jun 11, 2001 |
| SB 5143 2001–02 |
State patrol retirement$ Reduces contribution rates for members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, establishes a new cost of living adjustment, and creates a second tier of benefits for new hires. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 329, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5583 2001–02 |
Public mental health system$ Makes a legislative declaration of support for most of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) mental health recommendations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 334, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5940 2001–02 |
Career & technical education$ The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish standards for career and technical education programs, review and approve local district plans for the delivery of career and technical education, provide... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 336, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |
| SB 5309 2001–02 |
Local criminal justice$ Imposes a $10 penalty on traffic infractions with revenue split as 68 percent to local government and 32 percent to the state Public Safety and Education Account (PSEA); | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 2001 |
May 14, 2001 |
| SB 5921 2001–02 |
Physical therapy$ Authorizes the Board of Trustees of Eastern Washington University to offer a doctorate level degree in physical therapy subject to review and approval by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2001 |
May 11, 2001 |
| SB 5270 2001–02 |
Victims' compensation$ Expands the Crime Victims' Compensation Act to those victims of persons who are subject to a sexually violent predator civil commitment proceeding. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 2001 |
May 2, 2001 |
| SB 5014 2001–02 |
Sex & kidnapping offenders$ Makes the definition of sex offense in the criminal code and the definition of sex offense in the registration statute coincide. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 19, 2001 |
| SB 5145 2001–02 |
PERS$ Creates an exemption from Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) membership and related PERS retirement contributions for individuals employed exclusively as trainers or trainees in a housing authority resident training... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 16, 2001 |
| SB 5047 2001–02 |
Correctional facilities$ Authorizes certain employees of the Department of Corrections (DOC) under some circumstances to use reasonable force to detain, search, or remove a person. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |