Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Susan Karahalios
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2316 1993–94 |
Ethics in public serviceThis measure is designed to implement the recommendations for ethics law reform of the Commission of Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices. The measure would establish new or revised ethics rules; consolidate the rules... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2328 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/vocatnl prgrmsRecognizes that prevocational and vocational education programs offered in juvenile institutions can provide juvenile offenders with marketable work ethics and job skills and facilitate their successful reintegration into the... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2330 1993–94 |
English language instructionThe Transitional Bilingual Instruction Act is amended. A legislative intent section is added that encourages the full participation and integration of these children into the public schools as quickly as possible. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2332 1993–94 |
Mortgage escrow accountsRequires lenders to place all funds received from a residential real estate loan customer for the payment of taxes and insurance into an interest-bearing mortgage escrow account. Requires the interest on the account to be paid... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2350 1993–94 |
Minor's access to firearmsMakes it a misdemeanor offense if a child gains access to a firearm and a class C felony offense if the child inflicts injury or death on himself or herself or others. Requires warning notices of the punishment for failure to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2353 1993–94 |
Educational equity informatnRequires educational institutions to distribute to all employees and students a copy of its policies and procedures to prevent unlawful discrimination. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2356 1993–94 |
Sex offender registrationProvides that a failure to register is a class C felony. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2360 1993–94 |
Disruptive students disciplnAuthorizes school districts to require students to conform to dress and grooming codes, requires parents to participate in the student's education, and to require stricter discipline. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2393 1993–94 |
Emergency services voluntrsAuthorizes an emergency services volunteer to claim an exemption of twenty percent of the tax due under RCW 82.44.020(1) and (2) for one motor vehicle registered to the volunteer per registration year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2426 1993–94 |
Juvenile justice actThe bill finds that the 1977 act requires review, and it directs committees of the House and Senate to review the act and make recommendations for revision of the juvenile justice system. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2429 1993–94 |
Indigent persons funeral expThe Department of Social and Health Services is to review and make recommendations by December 31, 1994 to determine the feasibility of assuming responsibility for the payment of funeral expenses for indigent persons. In the... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2437 1993–94 |
Sex offenses against childrnIncreases penalties for offenders who commit sex offenses against children. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2467 1993–94 |
Juvenile offenders penaltiesRevises penalties for juvenile offenders. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2470 1993–94 |
Eminent domain noticeRequires public agencies to provide notice, by certified letter to all affected property owners, of any public hearing that will or could include public discussion of the use of eminent domain proceedings. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2471 1993–94 |
Liquor/tobacco/firearms advrProhibits signs advertising tobacco, liquor, and firearms in areas within one thousand feet of public schools. Establishes procedures for the abatement and removal of a sign as a public nuisance. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2474 1993–94 |
Youth violenceProvides that delivery of a pistol to a person under the age of eighteen is a class C felony. Revises sentencing requirements for youth violence. Revises the Washington intrastate corrections compact. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2502 1993–94 |
Bicycle safetyEffective January 1, 1995, it will be unlawful for any person, regardless of age, to ride a bicycle without an approved bicycle helmet. It will also be unlawful for any person to transport another person on a bicycle, or in a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2530 1993–94 |
Skagit county tidelands deedRequires a declaration that the tidelands are surplus to the port district's needs and requires the tidelands to be used for public purposes. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2531 1993–94 |
Alcoholic bev warning noticeAll liquor licensees are required to post warning notices stating that consumption of alcohol shortly before conception or during pregnancy may cause birth defects, including fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects.... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2532 1993–94 |
Property tax/parcel sizeDeletes the requirement to meet parcel size limits for deferment of payment of special assessments and/or real property taxes pursuant to RCW 84.38.030. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2533 1993–94 |
Adult family homes studyThe Legislative Budget Committee is required to conduct a survey of adult family homes and report on the following by September 6, 1995: 1)The type of care setting or residential setting the residents were in prior to living... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |