Don Carlson
Senator
· Republican
· District 49
· most recent term 2003–04
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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 2305 1993–94 |
Driving under the influenceIncreases the penalties for an arrest for a second or subsequent conviction within a five-year period of the previous conviction. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2313 1993–94 |
School provisions revisedProhibits the possession of explosive devices, such as pipe bombs, dynamite caps, or illegal fireworks on school grounds. Authorizes the possession of chemical devices, such as mace or pepper spray, for self-defense purposes.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2330 1993–94 |
English language instructionThe Transitional Bilingual Instruction Act is amended. A legislative intent section is added that encourages the full participation and integration of these children into the public schools as quickly as possible. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2344 1993–94 |
Agency incentives to saveSupports efforts to establish a better balance between accountability for spending public money and flexibility in achieving outcomes that result in greater confidence in government. Creates the innovation and efficiency fund... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2360 1993–94 |
Disruptive students disciplnAuthorizes school districts to require students to conform to dress and grooming codes, requires parents to participate in the student's education, and to require stricter discipline. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2387 1993–94 |
Early retirementEstablishes conditions for early retirement for public employees. Prohibits agencies from contracting for the services of the persons who elect early retirement. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2418 1993–94 |
Nonproft youth org servicesThe bill expands the existing sales tax exemption for amusement and recreational services sold by nonprofit youth organizations. The expanded exemption includes physical fitness and other personal services. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2448 1993–94 |
State-wide juvenile curfewProhibits a minor from being in a public place between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Specifies situations when the prohibition shall not apply. Prohibits an owner or operator of public premises from allowing a minor to remain on... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2460 1993–94 |
Transportation fundingTransfers one hundred million dollars from the general fund to the transportation fund on April 1, 1994. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2472 1993–94 |
Taking vehicle w/o permissnIncreases the penalty for taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2473 1993–94 |
Public agency lobbyistsProvides for the regulation of public agency lobbyists. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2489 1993–94 |
Weed controlThe Commissioner of Public Lands must examine means of controlling nonaquatic noxious weeds on public lands owned or managed by the state. The commissioner must consult certain state and federal agencies, county weed control... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2500 1993–94 |
Private property regulationProvides that a regulation of private property or restraint of land use is prohibited unless specified notice and hearing procedures are followed. Requires a regulation of private property to have the least possible impact... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2501 1993–94 |
High school credit/higher edConvenes a task force to recommend a process for evaluating credits earned in an institution of higher education toward a high school diploma. Provides that five quarter or three semester hour credits shall equal the credit... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2503 1993–94 |
Equalization board appealsAn appeal of the action of a county Board of Equalization is filed with the State Board of Tax Appeals, rather than with the local county auditor who transmits a copy to the state Board of Tax Appeals. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2507 1993–94 |
Health reform systemRepeals RCW 43.72.220 relating to employer mandates. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2519 1993–94 |
Juvenile firearms offensesProvides that a juvenile shall be sentenced to twice the community supervision, community service, or confinement if he or she commits an offense while armed with a firearm in the specified locations. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2525 1993–94 |
Chiropractic care reviewRequires that the initial review of chiropractic health care be performed by a chiropractor. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2527 1993–94 |
Chiropractic review boardThe chiropractic peer review process is repealed. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2545 1993–94 |
Minor work rules evaluationThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to begin an immediate evaluation of its minor work rules, and report to the Governor and Legislature by July 1, 1994. The report is to include a | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2546 1993–94 |
Grade withholding/damagesAuthorizes a school district to delay admission of a transfer student until academic, counseling, conduct, or other relevant records are obtained from a previous school district. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2578 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrDesignates the accounts and funds which shall receive eighty percent of their proportionate share of earnings based upon each account's or fund's average daily balance for the period. Revises the required deposit schedule for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2597 1993–94 |
School district bondsAuthorizes the acquisition of computer hardware and software technology enhancements to school facilities. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2648 1993–94 |
Publ emplymnt benefits lossTerminates public employment benefits of public employees or officials who are convicted of a felony offense. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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