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 5676 1993–94 |
Greenways planning/coordinatLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of greenways. Greenways are defined as corridors that link parks, protected areas, rivers and other water bodies, historic sites and scenic settings by means such as urban... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5681 1993–94 |
Public works project loansLoans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized for 61 public works projects totaling $51,059,758, a $1,000,000 loan pool for emergency public works projects, and $300,000 for capital facilities plan loans. The... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5721 1993–94 |
Cash management systemThe Office of Financial Management is authorized to approve agencies' use of electronic and other technological means to transfer funds and information, and to eliminate paper documentation wherever possible. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5725 1993–94 |
Computerized health insurancThe Medical Assistance Administration is directed to provide computerized information to private insurers regarding client eligibility and coverage. Private insurers will use this information to identify joint beneficiaries. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5752 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programThe office of citizen councilor is created within the Department of Community Development (DCD). The DCD shall direct appropriate issues for consideration by citizens to a steering committee composed of four members: one... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5776 1993–94 |
Tobacco laws enforcementThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5777 1993–94 |
Trickle irrigation systemsA person holding a valid water right may enter into a contract with another person for the transfer of water saved through installation of a qualifying trickle irrigation system. The transfer may be for an amount of water... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5782 1993–94 |
School construction plansContracts by school districts for constructing or remodeling schools are required to contain a clause that the design plans are public property and that they may be used by the state or any school district in the state. Design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5785 1993–94 |
Minors working hoursLimits the hours a minor under sixteen years of age may work. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5806 1993–94 |
Cigarette/tobacco enforcemntThe duty to enforce the cigarette and tobacco laws is transferred to the Liquor Control Board. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5853 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsAllows recipients of aid to families with dependent children to exempt savings accounts with balances up to an additional one thousand five hundred dollars. Directs the immediate implementation of designated policy changes.... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5861 1993–94 |
Competition/gov servicesThe limitations on private contracts for state services are removed for both institutions under the Higher Education Personnel Act and for agencies covered by the State Civil Service Law. In both civil service laws, the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5862 1993–94 |
Competitive strategies taskThe Competitive Strategies Task Force is created to develop strategies for reducing the cost of public sector activities, improving the quality of services without increasing costs, and minimizing the role of government where... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5871 1993–94 |
Aggrav first degree murderCommitting a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5874 1993–94 |
Recreational fishingA recreational fishing improvement program is developed and implemented for Puget Sound, Lake Washington and Hood Canal waters. A sports fishing program administrator position is created in the Department of Fisheries. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5901 1993–94 |
Revenue bond issuance authrtEstablishes the community investment finance authority. Abolishes the higher education facilities authority, the economic development finance authority, the housing finance commission, and the health care facilities authority... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5958 1993–94 |
Juv offenders/financial respAll juvenile courts are required to order parents or legally obligated persons to pay for a share of the cost of residential programs, based on the Department of Social and Health Services reimbursement schedule. The... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5986 1993–94 |
Fish and wildlife commissionEstablishes a fish and wildlife commission and designates its powers and duties. Directs the commission to give high priority to expenditures for propagation assistance for anadromous fish, for ensuring an adequate supply of... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5992 1993–94 |
Performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Designates the elements to be included in the audit.... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6114 1993–94 |
Weapons availability/minorsDelivery of a pistol, short-barreled rifle, or short-barreled shotgun to a person under the age of 21 is a class C felony. A short-barreled rifle is defined as a rifle less than 16 inches in length or a weapon made from... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6115 1993–94 |
Offenses with deadly weaponsReckless endangerment in the first degree and residential burglary are added to the list of crimes of violence for purpose of the firearms statutes. A sentence enhancement of 36 months is added to an adult conviction for any... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6116 1993–94 |
Parents' liability for childParents of a child who willfully or maliciously injures another person or destroys property shall be liable to the injured person or the property owner for damages in an amount not to exceed $10,000. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6117 1993–94 |
Prior juvenile convictionsFor the purpose of calculating an adult defendant's offender score, prior juvenile felony convictions no longer automatically "wash out" at the age of 23 and are subject to the same "wash out" provisions as prior adult felony... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6118 1993–94 |
Youthful offender systemThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is directed to develop and implement a youthful offender system as a sentencing option for offenders under the age of 18 who are no longer under juvenile jurisdiction but have not had a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6119 1993–94 |
Juvenile crimes/adult courtA juvenile who is 16 or 17 years of age, and is alleged to have committed a class A felony or an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a class A felony, shall automatically fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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