Don Carlson
Senator
· Republican
· District 49
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · Senate · R · LD 492001–02 · Senate · R · LD 491999–00 · House · R · LD 491997–98 · House · R · LD 491995–96 · House · R · LD 491993–94 · House · R · LD 49
184
Bills as prime sponsor
50
of those became law
900
Bills co-sponsored
9,706
Recorded votes
0.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5148 2001–02 |
TERS plan 1Increases the maximum benefit allowance that teachers' retirement system plan 1 members may earn from sixty to sixty-eight percent. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5149 2001–02 |
PERS plan 1Increases the maximum benefit allowance that public employees' retirement system plan 1 members may earn from sixty to sixty-eight percent. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5150 2001–02 |
Retirement systemsA PERS 1 or TRS 1 retiree who has been receiving an allowance for at least one year receives a Uniform COLA increase beginning July 1 of the calendar year that the retiree turns age 66. This change is effective as of July 1, 2001. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5157 2001–02 |
Disaster tax reliefDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of labor and services rendered in respect to: (1) The moving of houses out of any landslide area that has been declared as a federal disaster area; (2) The... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5174 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitationsThe Attorney General of Washington must establish and operate a do-not-call list of residential telephone numbers. The Attorney General may contract with a private vendor to establish and operate the list. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5191 2001–02 |
LEOFF risk program$ Creates a local government risk pool and risk assumption program to reduce medical costs for LEOFF 1 employers. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5200 2001–02 |
School certificated staffThe meaning of incentives includes, but is not limited to, recruiting certificated instructional staff or for meeting or exceeding mutually agreed to goals. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5216 2001–02 |
Property tax leviesAmends RCW 84.52.043 and 84.52.065 to adjust property tax rates. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5222 2001–02 |
School health aideAny person practicing as a school health aide must register with the Department of Health. School health aides may dispense medications and perform clean intermittent catheterization under the supervision and following... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5244 2001–02 |
AnnexationAmends RCW 35.13.130, 35.21.005, and 35A.01.040 to revise provisions relating to annexation petitions. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5287 2001–02 |
Kinship caregiver servicesThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to convene a work group to study the needs of relative care providers. Work group representatives must include a variety of entities that provide services to this population. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5288 2001–02 |
Interpreters for the deafBy December 1, 2003 sign language interpreters must be licensed by the Department of Licensing. By December 1, 2003 a public or private entity may not hire a person to interpret unless the department licenses the interpreter. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5294 2001–02 |
Motorcycle helmet definitionProvides that "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a sticker... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5328 2001–02 |
School imprvmnt goals reportIf a student does not take the fourth grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) in reading or mathematics, or the seventh grade WASL in mathematics, then the lack of the student's score must not count against the... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5339 2001–02 |
Telephone solicitationThe prohibition against ADADs is expanded to include solicitations for donations of money, property, goods, or services. In addition to remedies provided by the Consumer Protection Act, a consumer may opt to sue for $1,000... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5391 2001–02 |
Mandatory arbitrationRegardless of the population in a county, all district and superior courts in the state may authorize a mandatory arbitration program in their courts. The maximum amount subject to mandatory arbitration is increased to $50,000... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5398 2001–02 |
Prprty tx/seniors & disabledDeclares that all taxpayers who qualify for exemption under RCW 84.36.381 shall also be allowed a property tax exemption from the state levy equal to the tax imposed on the assessed value of the owner-occupied residential... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5402 2001–02 |
Hate crimesIn determining whether an exceptional sentence is appropriate, the court may consider whether the offender committed the offense because of the person's perception of the victim's race, color, religion, ancestry, national... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5421 2001–02 |
School emplys/cost-of-livingAmends RCW 28A.400.205 to provide an annual cost-of-living increase for all school district employees. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5423 2001–02 |
Disabled persons/health insThe Legislature finds that individuals with disabilities face many barriers and disincentives to employment. The Legislature intends to strengthen the state's policy of supporting individuals with disabilities in leading fully... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5492 2001–02 |
Clean altrntve fuel vehicles? Clean alternative fuel vehicles @ are defined to include vehicles that operate: (a) exclusively on alternative fuels; (b) hybrid vehicles powered by a combination of sources, such as an electric motor plus an engine powered... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5551 2001–02 |
Building code inspectionsA tenant of a dwelling unit cannot unreasonably withhold consent from a fire department official to inspect the dwelling for violations of the fire code. A landlord cannot deny a fire department official the right to inspect a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5554 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife lw enfrcmntProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system on or before January 1, 2001, and, on the effective date of this act, is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a law... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5574 2001–02 |
Educational staff associateFor purposes of the statewide salary allocation schedule, years of service determinations for specified ESA = s may include experience in nonschool positions in addition to service in school positions. When calculating years... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5575 2001–02 |
School assessmentsThe statutory timelines are | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
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