Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Don Carlson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2162 1995–96 |
Ballots/order of namesThe order of names of candidates on all ballots must be determined by lot except in the case of a nonpartisan general election in which there was a contested primary in which case the name of the candidate receiving the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2181 1995–96 |
Long-term care servicesComprehensive Long-Term Care System Reform C DSHS is encouraged to enact the intent of the 1989 long-term care reforms calling for the streamlining of bureaucratic fragmentation and the development of an integrated long-term... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2207 1995–96 |
Offender releaseA defendant who is convicted of one of several offenses must be detained following conviction while pending sentencing. In addition, if the defendant files an appeal of one of those convictions, the court may not stay... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2216 1995–96 |
Parent rights/responsibilityThe Legislature affirms that families are the fundamental unit of society and that parents have a right to direct the upbringing of their children. Parents are the primary educators of their children and have a right to direct... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2224 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2239 1995–96 |
Background checksThe secretary is required to conduct background investigations of relatives receiving care of a dependent child no later than 24 hours after placement of the child with the relative, or 24 hours following the weekend or... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2240 1995–96 |
Hazardous devices handlingCertain work by hazardous devices technicians is exempt from the state explosives act. The type of work that is exempt includes normal and emergency operations, handling evidence, and operating and maintaining specially... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2253 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for nonprofit fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions : Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2285 1995–96 |
Degree granting institutionsThe HECB may adopt additional criteria and is not required to grant a waiver from the degree-granting process based solely on its recognition by an accrediting association. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2288 1995–96 |
Financial aid portabilityThe Higher Education Coordinating Board creates a pilot project that permits some students to use their state need grant awards when the students study in other states. The pilot project includes students from Clark County who... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2302 1995–96 |
Student scholarship partnshpThe Washington State Student Scholarship Partnership program is created to assist public and independent colleges, universities, and career schools to raise aid money for needy and meritorious students from private sources.... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2303 1995–96 |
Tuition variance pilot progrA tuition variance pilot project is created for the 1996-97 and 1997-98 academic years. Public baccalaureate institutions may increase or decrease tuition rates by a maximum of 15 percent for students enrolled in one degree program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2326 1995–96 |
Teacher preparation programsCurrent law is modified regarding how an applicant to a teacher preparation program must demonstrate competency in basic skills. All applicants regardless of age may demonstrate competency in the basic skills through the... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2336 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commsn rulesFive, rather than four, members' approval is necessary in order for the Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt permanent and emergency rules. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2402 1995–96 |
Work force training/ed boardA representative from the private career schools is added as a voting member to the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board. The private career school representative serves a four-year term which expires on June... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2474 1995–96 |
Private vocational schoolsThe statutes which require degree-granting private vocational schools to participate in the tuition recovery trust fund are repealed. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2840 1995–96 |
Law suits/certific of meritA certificate of merit is required in certain civil actions. The claimant in these actions must file a certificate indicating that $ the claimant's attorney has reviewed the facts of the case; $ the attorney has consulted with... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2841 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe striking amendment provides that the state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 9.7187 percent. Only 5 percent of the reduced 1997 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2910 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsPurpose and Intent . The Legislature authorizes the establishment of alternative public schools to be called charter schools. Charter schools are to be granted greater autonomy in instructional programs and operations in... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2929 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Higher Education Network and Distance Education Committee is formed. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2691 1995–96 |
Even start programThe term vocational technical institutes is changed to technical colleges. The term Superintendent of Public Instruction is changed to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |