Dan McDonald
Senator
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 2001–02
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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 5550 2001–02 |
Energy facility site councilModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants is raised to 650 MW. Any new energy facility, or any existing energy facility being reconstructed or enlarged, may opt in the EFSEC... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5646 2001–02 |
Public utlty tx/cogenerationThe existing deduction for cogeneration facilities built between June 1980 and January 1, 1990 is available for new or expanded cogeneration facilities constructed or installed between July 1, 2001, and January 1, 2011. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5648 2001–02 |
Energy efficient appliancesSales and use taxes do not apply to lighting, clothes washers, dishwashers, central air conditioners, room air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, and programmable thermostats purchased after the effective date of this act but... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5651 2001–02 |
Citizen councilor networkTo increase public participation in the political process, the Legislature intends to establish and support a self-funding pilot process in cooperation with the State Auditor by which citizens can receive information about... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5714 2001–02 |
Nonuse of waterThe period of time for which nonuse of water without sufficient cause is excused is increased from five to ten years. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5715 2001–02 |
Agricultural water transfersThe irrigation of additional acreage or addition of new uses is allowed, if there is no increase in quantity of water used or previously used, before implementation of efficiency measures. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5724 2001–02 |
Safety belt assemblyRevises negligence standards regarding the failure to wear safety belts. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5740 2001–02 |
Transportation srvcs/privateA person or private corporation may operate a local public passenger transportation service within a public transportation benefit area. The WUTC has jurisdiction over a privately owned carrier operating within a public... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5744 2001–02 |
Prevailing wage/public worksThe Department of Labor and Industries and WSDOT must work together to assess the current practices used in setting prevailing wages for transportation projects. The assessment must examine the possibility of cost savings... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5756 2001–02 |
Regional transportationThe legislative authority of any county may establish a transportation region. If the county proposes to establish a region, it must call for a conference. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5763 2001–02 |
Highway trenchingThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is encouraged to develop a joint trenching policy so that all companies who require access to ground under the roadway may do so at one time. Applications for highway... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5802 2001–02 |
Significant lgsltv rulesAmends RCW 34.05.328 relating to significant legislative rules. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5804 2001–02 |
Equal access to justiceIncreases awards under equal access to justice from twenty-five to fifty thousand dollars. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5818 2001–02 |
Reports to the legislatureSeveral agencies no longer have to submit annual or biannual reports to the Legislature for certain issues. (1) OFM no longer must submit reports relating to rulemaking, the savings incentive program, agency operating... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5825 2001–02 |
Resource lands/recreationDeclares that such regulations shall provide that active recreation, together with essential facilities such as backstops and goals, may be permitted on or adjacent to such designated agricultural, forest, or mineral resource... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5849 2001–02 |
Changing the primary datePrimary date : Primaries in Washington State are held on the second Tuesday of the preceding June. Filing date : Candidates must declare their intention to run for office during a period beginning no earlier than 64 days prior... | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5869 2001–02 |
Water resources management$ Watershed planning units receive additional funding and time. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5943 2001–02 |
Children of school employeesSchool districts must adopt policies allowing school employees' children to attend school where the employee works, at the employee's option. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5998 2001–02 |
Energy facility sitingModifying EFSEC jurisdiction . The 250 MW threshold for stationary thermal power plants and the 50 MW threshold for floating thermal power plants are removed. New electrical generating facilities may opt out of the EFSEC process. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6004 2001–02 |
Shoreline master programsProvides that the guidelines adopted by the department and master programs developed or amended by local governments according to RCW 90.58.080 shall not address new agricultural development that meets the definition of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6017 2001–02 |
Education & trans fundng actThe statutory restrictions on agency contracting practices are repealed and state agencies are expressly authorized to contract for services with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Agencies are prohibited... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6018 2001–02 |
Irrigation systemsFinds that significant water savings could be realized through the installation of more efficient irrigation systems such as trickle irrigation systems where climatically and economically suitable. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6019 2001–02 |
Diversion of waterProvides that, if the application proposes to divert water for municipal purposes and satisfies the following conditions, the department shall presumptively find that water is available for appropriation and that the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6054 2001–02 |
General license feesAuthorizes a city to charge a general license fee upon a person for registration or certification purposes that ensures efficient administration of the city's business taxes. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6067 2001–02 |
Cancer advisory committeeCreates an advisory committee on cancer coordination and control. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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