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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1129 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe income limit for the bazaars and rummage sales is increased to $10,000. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The substitute bill did the following: The restrictions for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1138 1995–96 |
Higher education goals/fundsDesignates the higher education goals for the state. Provides for the development and implementation of a simplified allotment and reporting procedure for the institutions of higher learning. Authorizes the adjustment of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1147 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsThe legislation provides for the creation of charter schools, which operate independently of school districts. These schools may not be affiliated with a sectarian school or a religious institution. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1159 1995–96 |
Juv offndr basic trainingEligibility for the boot camp is expanded by increasing the disposition range to include any offender with a sentence of 78 weeks or less. The requirement that offenders must enter the program in the first 120 days of their... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1181 1995–96 |
Higher ed sales & use tax exProvides sales and use tax exemption for purchases by public institutions of higher education. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1198 1995–96 |
Higher ed contributns/tax crProvides incentives to increase the resources available for the state need-grant program, the state work-study program, and other types of student financial aid programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1222 1995–96 |
Counties/growth managmnt actAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1238 1995–96 |
Publ works brd projcts/fundsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1995, the following are authorized: loans totaling $51.9 million and $494,000 for emergency public works projects. Additional project approval for $8.4 million is... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1243 1995–96 |
State horse parkThe Washington State Horse Park is established, to be located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. The park is to be developed in stages, based on factors such as donations from private sources, the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1253 1995–96 |
B&O tax/landscape servicesThe business and occupation (B&O) tax definition of "retail sale" is changed to exclude landscape maintenance and horticultural services. A new B&O tax category is created to keep the businesses' tax liability at the retailing... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1291 1995–96 |
Hi ed excess credits surchrgEstablishes a surcharge for excess credits over the necessary degree requirements at institutions of higher education. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1296 1995–96 |
Retirement contributionsFor all members who are current employees, DRS collects member and employer contributions directly from the employer. If the member is a former employee, DRS collects only the employer contributions directly from the employer. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1306 1995–96 |
Higher education tuitionEstablishes the maximum tuition at institutions of higher education for the 1995-96 academic year and for the 1996-97 academic year. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1319 1995–96 |
Educational grant accountRedesignates the state educational grant account as the state educational trust fund. Declares the primary purpose of the trust is to ensure assistance to needy or disadvantaged students, especially middle and high school... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1320 1995–96 |
School loan foregivenessDeclares that the requirements for such service and provisions for loan forgiveness shall be determined in rules by the board. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1325 1995–96 |
Pharmacy students' tuitionThe University of Washington and Washington State University will charge graduate level tuition for students enrolled in Doctor of Pharmacy programs. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1326 1995–96 |
Higher ed commercl activtiesIf a dispute arises regarding a proposed commercial activity operated by an institution of higher education, the governing board must conduct a public hearing. The local city council or chamber of commerce may request the... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1379 1995–96 |
Higher ed boards/student memAdds student members to the governing boards of institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1388 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationDeclares an intent that massage services be recognized as health care practitioners for the purposes of business and occupation tax application. Removes massage services from the definition of sale at retail. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1392 1995–96 |
Medical transport servicesIncludes medical transport services in the definition of limited health care service in RCW 48.44.035. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1402 1995–96 |
Private school student rcrdsRequires the records to be sent within two days after the public school's request is received. Provides that the private school shall lose its approval status until it complies with the request. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1438 1995–96 |
Remedial & precollge classesEstablishes requirements and procedures for school districts to either provide remedial education for recent high school graduates or pay the cost of providing state-supported remedial classes for those students. Revises RCW... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1472 1995–96 |
Higher education tuitionEstablishes new requirements relating to the setting of tuition and fees at institutions of higher learning. Repeals RCW 28B.15.067, 28B.15.076, 28B.15.202, 28B.15.402, and 28B.15.502. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1487 1995–96 |
Comm/tech boards selectionProvides for a study of the selection process for boards of trustees of community and technical college districts. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1494 1995–96 |
Valuing vehicles for MVETRevises RCW 82.44.041 relating to the valuation of vehicles for the purpose of determining the motor vehicle excise tax. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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