Dan McDonald
Senator
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · Senate · R · LD 481999–00 · Senate · R · LD 481997–98 · Senate · R · LD 481995–96 · Senate · R · LD 481993–94 · Senate · R · LD 481991–92 · Senate · R · LD 48
88
Bills as prime sponsor
15
of those became law
418
Bills co-sponsored
10,243
Recorded votes
10.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5799 1995–96 |
Adult family home licensureThe findings and intent section of the adult family homes chapter is expanded to recognize that adult family homes serve different populations, such as the elderly and the developmentally disabled, which each have different... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5728 1995–96 |
Intrnl investment mangmnt coThe B&O tax rate on the business of providing international investment management services is reduced from 1.7 percent to 0.287 percent, which consists of a base rate of 0.275 percent and a surtax of 0.012 percent. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1995 |
May 4, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6135 1993–94 |
Psychologists licensureThe definition of the "practice of psychology" is updated to reflect current practice. Reference to the disciplinary committee is removed because it is no longer used. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 5024 1993–94 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption's maximum dollar amount is increased to $35,000. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5078 1993–94 |
Hood Canal salmonid enhancemThe Department of Fisheries shall investigate the opportunities to improve salmon habitat in Hood Canal tributaries. Only selective harvest methods are allowed for commercial salmon fishing in Hood Canal. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5238 1993–94 |
Dvlpmntl dsblty family spprtThe Legislature recognizes it is in the best interest of the state to support families who provide for their members with developmental disabilities and declares that families doing so should be nurtured and that individuals... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5271 1993–94 |
Chinook salmon enhancementThe propagation, rearing, and release of chinook salmon into state waters shall be the highest priority among Department of Fisheries hatchery programs. Chinook salmon eggs shall not be sold by the department. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5273 1993–94 |
Tobacco samples and couponsThe Legislature finds that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and that giving free samples and coupons for tobacco products at no cost constitutes distribution of such products rather than advertising and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5323 1993–94 |
School activity interferenceThe misdemeanor of interfering with school activities is created. A person commits the misdemeanor if the prohibited conduct is committed while school is in session and the person is on or adjacent to the grounds of any public... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5331 1993–94 |
Basic health planCreates the basic health plan subscription account. Revises provisions of the basic health plan. Appropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the basic health plan trust account to the Washington basic health plan... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5369 1993–94 |
Constitutnl property claimsAn administrative procedure for resolving claims against an agency or its officials regulating the use of lands in which the claimant has a property interest is established. The process is initiated by the claimant giving the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5388 1993–94 |
Sheltered workshops/biddingAuthorizes sheltered workshops to engage in the competitive bid procedures under chapter 43.19 RCW. | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5393 1993–94 |
Children and families prgrmsCurrent state programs and policies are modified to empower communities to support and respond to the needs of families and children. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5431 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings/propertyIf a regulation or action of the state or political subdivision diminishes the assessed value of property, then the state or political subdivision will compensate the property owner for the amount of diminution, either in cash... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5438 1993–94 |
Child careThe promotion of before-and-after-school child care programs located in or near public school buildings is established as state policy. Mini-centers are deleted from current policy. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5477 1993–94 |
School levy lidsSchool districts are permitted to increase their maximum levy percentage by 5 percent for the 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 calendar years. This increased levy authority terminates after the 1997 collections. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5509 1993–94 |
Child support of adult childThe child support schedule shall not be used for postsecondary educational support of a child over the age of 18. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5522 1993–94 |
Pregnancy/alcohol & drug useFour pilot projects are created to provide pretreatment drug and alcohol services for high risk women of child bearing age. Two of the programs are located at public health clinics, and one each at a correctional facility and... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5568 1993–94 |
Agency rules durationNo existing rule, the violation of which subjects a person to a penalty or administrative sanction, may be effective for more than three years unless readopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act if it was adopted by... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5571 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledDeclares that home and community-based settings offer the best opportunity for normal living for persons with developmental disabilities. Authorizes the secretary to close residential habilitation centers or major portions of... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5610 1993–94 |
Fiscal responsibilityImposes limitations on expenditures from the general fund. Creates the emergency reserve fund, limits the amount in the fund, and requires transfer of the excess to the education construction fund. Requires a two-thirds vote... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5664 1993–94 |
Braille instructionStudents may receive instruction in Braille as part of their individual education program. In developing a plan for students, there is a presumption that proficiency in Braille reading and writing is essential for satisfactory... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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