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 1295 1995–96 |
Retirement system death beneA member may designate a person or persons, a trust, an organization, or the member's estate to receive a refund of the member's contributions. Beneficiaries designated to receive contribution refunds or survivor's benefits... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1297 1995–96 |
Retiree benefits calculationThe state retirement systems are brought into compliance with the $150,000 federal limit on annual compensation used to calculate retirement benefits. The limit applies only to members hired after January 1, 1996; there is no... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1062 1995–96 |
Juv serious violent offensesPrevious juvenile adjudications for serious violent offenses are always included in criminal history for purposes of determining the standard sentencing range under the SRA. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1624 1995–96 |
Final plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1761 1995–96 |
Energy plant output measurmnThe definition that determines whether an energy project is considered by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is clarified by stating the 250 megawatt generating threshold for electricity production is measured using... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1223 1995–96 |
Education board staffThe State Board of Education is directed to appoint or employ an executive director, who also must serve as the board's secretary. The board is directed to appoint or employ other staff to perform the duties of the board. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2147 1993–94 |
Higher ed expenditure reqrmtThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2154 1993–94 |
Long-term care facilty residMost of the rights currently enjoyed by nursing home residents are extended to residents in veteran's homes, adult family homes and boarding homes and include the right: to receive written notice of rights, periodic notice of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2176 1993–94 |
City/town incorprtn/annexatnA person proposing the incorporation of a city or town files a notice with the county legislative authority together with a $100 filing fee. The local boundary review board holds a public meeting on the proposed incorporation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2477 1993–94 |
Property tax administrationA nonprofit organization, association, or corporation receiving a property tax exemption must file a renewal declaration each year with a fee of $8.75. A county board of equalization may waive the filing deadline for an appeal... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2198 1993–94 |
Jvnle sex offndr schl attndAfter release or parole, a juvenile sex offender may not attend a public elementary, middle or high school attended by his or her victim. Transportation and other costs related to the offender's change in schools must be paid... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2419 1993–94 |
Law enforcement medal/honorA State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. The bronze medal is to be awarded by the Governor to any law enforcement officer who has been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or who has been distinguished... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2191 1993–94 |
Minority/women-owned businssReferences to contracts being awarded to the next lowest bidder in order to meet the goals for minority and women-owned participation are amended to refer to the next lowest responsible bidder. A state agency or institution of... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1001 1993–94 |
Community service leviesThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1018 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff in a noncharter county is changed from a partisan office to a nonpartisan office. The sheriff is designated as the chief law enforcement officer of the county rather than the chief executive... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1044 1993–94 |
Presidential prefer primaryDeletes the requirements for designation of a party preference or affiliation during a presidential preference primary. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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