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 5694 1997–98 |
Capital punishmentPersons 16 years or older can be sentenced to death. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5738 1997–98 |
Compensation for employmentEmployers of "tipped employees" are authorized to count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage requirement above $4.90 an hour. A "tipped employee" is defined as an employee who is engaged in an occupation in which he... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5816 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn authorA regional transit authority = s powers are limited to coordination, planning, implementation, funding and contracting for transportation services. Its authority to operate and maintain high capacity systems is repealed. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5872 1997–98 |
Municipal water rightsThe instantaneous and annual withdrawal rates specified in a certificate held by a public water system providing water for municipal supply purposes is presumed to be valid and perfected. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5980 1997–98 |
First degree murderPertains to victims under the age of twelve. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6017 1997–98 |
World War II vet memorialFinds that site designation for the Washington State World War II Memorial authorized and directed by chapter 348, Laws of 1995 which was passed by the 54th Legislature during the 1995 Regular Session, has not been adequately... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6029 1997–98 |
Catastrophic insur/health caProvides that, by January 1, 1999, the board shall offer a catastrophic insurance/health care savings account as an employee benefit option for all employees. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6067 1997–98 |
Criminal defendent reimbursmIn criminal cases prosecuted by the Attorney General, self-defense reimbursements are paid by the state through the Sundry Claims process. In prosecutions brought by county or municipal attorneys, reimbursement is paid the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6073 1997–98 |
Cigarette/tobacco tx enforceTransfers enforcement provisions regarding cigarette and tobacco taxes to the liquor control board. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5725 1997–98 |
Reclaimed waterThe owner of a wastewater treatment facility that generates reclaimed water under a reclaimed water permit has the exclusive right to that water. A permit for a new water right is not required. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5650 1997–98 |
Cities/water & sewer distsBy resolution, the board of commissioners of a water or sewer district may determine that it is in the district's best interest for the city to assume jurisdiction of the district. None of the territory or assessed valuation... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5740 1997–98 |
Rural distressed areasThe Rural Area Marketing Plan (RAMP) is established with the following goals: promote the ongoing operation and expansion of businesses in rural communities; attract new businesses to rural communities, and promote the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5229 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places is not lost by the use for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities for periods of not more than seven days in a year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5230 1997–98 |
Current use taxationBack taxes do not have to be paid for forest land that is removed from classification or designation if official action disallows the present use of the land. In King County, an exception to the payment of back taxes is... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5721 1997–98 |
Bare-boat charters/tax exmptA sales and use tax exemption is provided for the purchase of vessels for use as bare boat charters. A bare boat charter business is one where the vessel is rented primarily to persons other than the owner. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5768 1997–98 |
Supported employment progrmsThe Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Personnel, and the Office of Financial Management must work together to identify appropriate state agencies that have positions and funding conducive to implementing... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5286 1997–98 |
Intangible personal propertyAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5472 1997–98 |
Caseload forecast councilA new Caseload Forecast Council is created, comprised of representatives of each of the four legislative caucuses and two representatives of the Governor. The council employs a supervisor and staff to perform forecasts of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5526 1997–98 |
Water diversion/permitsEstablishment of a right to use water for municipal purposes, without first complying with the permit requirement, is allowed for diversions under either of two conditions: a) from a river with an instantaneous minimum flow of... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| SB 5734 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. A study of levy equalization by the fiscal committees of the Legislature is required with a completion date of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| SB 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| SB 5835 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1997 |
Mar 6, 1997 |
| SB 5212 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 19, 1997 |
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