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 6303 2003–04 |
AnnexationProvides authorization for cities that are required to plan under the growth management act to annex areas within their urban growth boundary. Establishes a process to facilitate annexations between cities and counties. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6320 2003–04 |
Studded tiresStatutory language that allows the use of studded tires is removed. Statutory language that prohibits studded tires is retained. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6248 2003–04 |
Retirement annual increasesThe age requirements for COLA eligibility in PERS 1 and TRS 1 are changed so that a member must have been retired for at least one year by July 1 and reach age 66 by December 31 in order to be eligible for the adjustment given... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6167 2003–04 |
Research & dev b & o taxExtends the expiration date on the research and development business and occupation tax credit to January 1, 2010. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6168 2003–04 |
High-tech sales & use tx defExtends the expiration date for the high-technology research and development sales and use tax deferral program to July 1, 2009. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6170 2003–04 |
School employee misconductStarting on July 1, 2004, school districts are prohibited from entering into any agreements or engaging in any activity that has the effect of sealing or expunging records of misconduct. Information concerning alleged... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6218 2003–04 |
Schl emply disciplinary infoThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must post on its website a list of school employees who have had disciplinary action taken against them and the grounds for that disciplinary action. A disciplinary action must not be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6219 2003–04 |
Coach disciplinary infoWIAA or any other voluntary nonprofit entity chosen by a school district board of directors is given authority to create and maintain a website that lists coaches who have any disciplinary action taken against them by a school... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 5061 2003–04 |
Emergency med & trauma acctMoney in the emergency medical services and trauma care system trust account is not transferred to any other fund or account. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5072 2003–04 |
School district leviesDeclares that this act takes effect if the proposed amendment to Article VII, section 2 and Article VIII, section 6 of the state Constitution providing for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5092 2003–04 |
Pblc emply death benefitsProvides a death benefit for certain public employees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5098 2003–04 |
Fish & wldlf enfrcmnt offcrNew law enforcement officers of the Department of Fish and Wildlife are enrolled in LEOFF Plan 2. Officers may retire with full benefits at age 53. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5099 2003–04 |
Pension policy select commThe Select Committee on Pension Policy (SCPP) replaces the Joint Committee on Pension Policy (JCPP). The SCPP has the same duties and responsibilities that the JCPP did. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5101 2003–04 |
Retirement system statutesStatutory cross-references in pension-related statutes are corrected. Erroneously omitted references are added. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5110 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingProhibits tobacco product sampling. Repeals RCW 70.155.060 and 82.24.270. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5121 2003–04 |
HOV lanesWSDOT's authority to designate HOV lanes is restricted to 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays on the following facilities: SR 405; I90, east of SR 405; and SR 520,... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5124 2003–04 |
MercuryNo later than one year after the effective date of this act, manufacturers of mercury-containing thermostats, motor vehicles (in respect to automotive mercury switches only), and lamps that are sold, distributed for sale, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5130 2003–04 |
Private sponsorship of parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife may contract with private sponsors for public recreation sites or other facilities to decrease costs and improve... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5136 2003–04 |
Higher education boardThe Higher Education Coordinating Board consists of 11 members, one of whom is the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Superintendent of Public Instruction serves on the board as a nonvoting member while serving in office. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5137 2003–04 |
Higher ed admissionsStudents who meet the standard on the reading and math components of the high school WASL are deemed to have met the undergraduate admissions requirements for all public institutions of higher education in Washington. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5138 2003–04 |
WASLThe methods to become eligible for the promise scholarship are expanded to include students exceeding the standard on the reading and math components and meeting the standard on the writing component of the high school WASL on... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5140 2003–04 |
Cnty conservatn futures levyThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to ten cents. Up to 25 percent of conservation futures revenues may be used for operation and maintenance of property acquired through the conservation futures program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5141 2003–04 |
School improvement goalsIf a student does not take the WASL, then the lack of a student's score must not count against the school or the school district when determining whether the school or district has met the performance improvement goals. A... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5158 2003–04 |
Higher ed student residencyAny person who has completed a full senior year at a Washington high school and obtained a diploma from that high school, or any person that has received the equivalent of a high school diploma, is permitted to pay resident... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5186 2003–04 |
Federal estate taxUpdates state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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