Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Carlson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1109 1997–98 |
Higher ed delivery pilot proThe board must establish tuition and state support models for technology-based programs, including recommending the level of tuition and state support for the Western Governor's Virtual University. Additionally, the board must... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1168 1997–98 |
Legislators' newslettersUnder the striking amendment, the 12-month freeze on mailings begins on December 1 of the year before a general election for the state legislator's election to office and runs through November 30 after the election. It is... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1370 1997–98 |
Community & technicl collegsTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1378 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportunityIn finding that school districts must provide instructional programs to students who are academically at-risk, or who have been disciplined due to behavioral problems, and acknowledging that their learning needs vary, entrance... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1422 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe rate of compensation for members of a boundary review board is increased from $25 to $50 per day, or major portion of a day, devoted to the work of the boundary review board. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1460 1997–98 |
Law student tuitionA new tuition category is created for nonresident students enrolled in programs leading to a law degree. Over the next six years, tuition rates for nonresident students enrolled in first-professional law programs will increase... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1461 1997–98 |
UW graduate business tuitionA new tuition category is created for nonresident students enrolled in programs leading to a Masters in Business Administration degree. Over the next four years, tuition rates for nonresident students enrolled in MBA programs... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1586 1997–98 |
State investment brd operatnThe State Investment Board is authorized to create corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. The board is permitted to create these entities for the purposes of transferring, acquiring, holding,... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1606 1997–98 |
Academic assessment systemCalculations of years of experience for all school nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists must include not only the employee = s experience working in schools, but also any years worked in nonschool positions... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1622 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1684 1997–98 |
Comm & tech college feesWithin 35 days from the beginning of each quarter, all collected building fees from the community colleges must be paid to the state treasury. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1752 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities ombudsmanLanguage is added to the current long-term care ombudsman program statute expanding the scope of program services to people with developmental disability who reside in licensed residential or similar facilities with 24-hour... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1801 1997–98 |
Excellence in teaching awardThe Governor = s Award for Excellence in Teaching History is established to recognize individuals and organizations that are doing exemplary work in promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the state = s history.... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1810 1997–98 |
Education centersThe restriction on SPI actions to fund new or expanded education center programs is modified. SPI must fund additional centers if directed to do so by the Legislature through the budget act, even if the appropriation does not increase. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2226 1997–98 |
Basic health plan/residencyTo be eligible for the subsidized BHP, a person must have resided for at least 11 months in an area of the state served by a managed health care system participating in the plan; however, seasonal workers, as defined by rule,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2251 1997–98 |
Ed employee unemplymnt compThe provisions used for determining unemployment benefits for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges are amended. First, the definition of "academic year" is repealed that includes summer quarter or semester as... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2288 1997–98 |
Hospitals/B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.030 and 82.04.4297 relating to business and occupation taxation of hospitals. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2334 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshp progThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund Program is created. Through the program, the Legislature intends to help Washington's state-supported institutions of higher education fund fellowships for needy or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2957 1997–98 |
Vehicle registratn violatnsDeclares that the licensing of a vehicle in another state by a resident of this state, as defined in RCW 46.16.028, evading the payment of any tax or license fee imposed in connection with registration, is a class C felony... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2909 1997–98 |
Educational staff associatesProvides that, beginning in the 1998-99 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and nurses regulated under Title 18 RCW... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| HB 2543 1997–98 |
Disabled parking feesFinds that, despite the best effort of Washington's transit agencies, our state's disabled travelers often have few public transportation alternatives other than to travel by their personal vehicle. Declares an intent not to... | Patty Butler (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2599 1997–98 |
Residential contractor licenResidential contractors license: Engaging in the business of a residential construction contractor without a residential contractor license is unlawful. The license is valid for two years. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |