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 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6332 2003–04 |
Hghr ed performance contractA performance contract is defined as an agreement between the Governor and the institutional governing board that has been approved by the Legislature. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6712 2003–04 |
Motorists info sign panelsRecovers costs for motorist information signs. Repeals RCW 47.36.325. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2004 |
| SB 6671 2003–04 |
Real estate excise tax feesThe fee a county treasurer collects on state-imposed REET transactions is changed to $5. From July 1, 2004, until July 1, 2007, the county treasurer must collect an additional fee of $5 on all state-imposed REET transactions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2004 |
| SB 5089 2003–04 |
Fire fighters' retirementEMTs who are dual members in PERS and LEOFF Plans 2 are allowed to transfer past PERS service credit into LEOFF 2. Under LEOFF 2, members may retire at 53 years of age without a reduction in benefits, or as early as age 50... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5091 2003–04 |
Retiremnt contributions/pl 3A transfer window is established in January of every year during which Plan 3 members may change their contribution rate option. Several new rate options are also provided. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5415 2003–04 |
Exceptional faculty awardReduces the required college match for the community and technical college exceptional faculty awards program from $25,000 to $10,000. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5692 2003–04 |
Health & human services infoCreates 211 as the official state dialing code for public access to information and referral for health and human services and information about access to services after a natural or non-natural disaster. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 5904 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsThe Health Care Authority will negotiate price discounts with prescription drug manufacturers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6644 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesProvides that, beginning in the 2004-2005 school year, the determination of years of service for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, school nurses, social workers,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2004 |
| SB 6632 2003–04 |
Higher edu part-time facultyThe State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must review and update the best practices audit of compensation packages and conditions of employment for part-time faculty. Community college administrators are... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2004 |
| SB 6597 2003–04 |
Home & community careRecognizes the importance of case management as a critical home and community care service and maintains its commitment to this system of services; however, the legislature also affirms that in the event of limited case... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2004 |
| SB 6268 2003–04 |
Affirmative actionColleges and universities are allowed to consider race, color, ethnicity or national origin in their admission or transfer policies if the purpose of the consideration is to promote diversity and if the policy meets a list of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6566 2003–04 |
Community swim facilityTen million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 2005, from the state building construction account to the University of Washington as matching funds for the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2004 |
| SB 6530 2003–04 |
School staff reprimandsOSPI must post stayed suspension information on the national database to the same extent that suspensions and revocations are posted. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6535 2003–04 |
Motorcycle helmet useDeclares it is unlawful for any person twenty-one years old or older to operate or ride upon a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or moped on a state highway, county road, or city street unless wearing upon his or her head a... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2004 |
| SB 6469 2003–04 |
WASLEstablishes a pilot program for a limited number of school districts to administer retakes of the Washington assessment of student learning. Requires the superintendent of public instruction to develop or contract to develop... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6479 2003–04 |
Unused sick leaveProvides that eligible state employees who separate from state service after January 1, 2004, and who are at least fifty-five years of age and have at least ten years of service credit under the public employees' retirement... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2004 |
| SB 6430 2003–04 |
Telecommunications serviceThe prohibition restricting the WUTC from approving telecommunications tariffs and price lists imposing mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 2008. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6440 2003–04 |
Sex offender residenceProvides that the terms of community custody imposed under RCW 9.94A.710, 9.94A.712, and 9.94A.715 shall include the condition that offenders classified pursuant to RCW 72.09.345 as risk level II or III offenders shall not... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 6449 2003–04 |
Education finance studyCreates the K-12 finance study executive committee to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2004 |
| SB 5807 2003–04 |
Basic health planThe Basic Health Plan is restricted to applicants who are U.S. citizens or legally admitted for permanent residence. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6343 2003–04 |
School attendance ageFinds that while the majority of children are regularly attending school or are being homeschooled by the age of six, a small number of children are not. Under current law, children are not required to attend school until they... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6359 2003–04 |
State vehiclesDeclares that the following goals are established for achievement by the fleet of passenger motor vehicles operated by motor pool services within the department of general administration and by each of the state agencies... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
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