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 6625 2001–02 |
School for the deaf$ Authorizes the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), including the Division of Licenced Resources (DLR) to investigate incidents at the Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) involving alleged child abuse and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6626 2001–02 |
Branch campuses$ The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the original mission of branch campuses and determine if it meets current and future needs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6702 2001–02 |
Child dependency/siblings$ Creates a legislative presumption that nurturing sibling relationships is in the best interests of a child who is removed from his or her home. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 14, 2002 |
| SB 6374 2001–02 |
Retirement tech corrections$ Corrects erroneous statutory references related to certificated teaching employees. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6375 2001–02 |
Retirement/veterans$ Conforms the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan 1 and the Washington State Patrol Retirement System statutes to federal law with regard to military service credit. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6378 2001–02 |
LEOFFRS plan 2$ Creates a part-time leave of absence provision for law enforcement members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, adding to existing unpaid leave of absence provisions. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 12, 2002 |
| SB 6827 2001–02 |
State health care benefitsThe percentage of their medical premium paid by the employee is to vary according to salary, as follows: Employees Earning : Pay at Least : less than $30,000 per year12% of premium. $30,001 - $50,00019% of premium. $45,001 -... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 4, 2002 |
| SB 5201 2001–02 |
TANF/higher educationSubject to specific funding and enrollment opportunities referenced in the state operating budget, the Higher Education for Lifelong Progress (HELP) program allows qualified welfare recipients to attend college on a full-time... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5211 2001–02 |
Mental health benefits$ Provides additional mental health coverage for children through public and private health insurance plans. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5811 2001–02 |
Juvenile social servicesBeginning June 30, 2002, the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) must report annually on the number of persons receiving services by gender and ethnicity. The report is made to the Legislature and Governor and must... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6036 2001–02 |
Local motor vhcl excise tax$ Repeals the local transit motor vehicle excise tax statute and all other statutes related to expenditure of money generated by that statute. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 6, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6315 2001–02 |
Archives & oral historyThe Secretary of State is permitted to solicit funds and other gifts. Receipts and expenditures must be accounted for in the Secretary of State's revolving fund. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 6336 2001–02 |
Community renewalThe title is changed to Community Renewal Act, and "urban renewal" is replaced with "community renewal." Modifying the Community Renewal Plan : Activities designed to reduce unemployment and poverty within the community... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2002 |
| SB 5610 2001–02 |
Traffic safety cameras$ Rules are developed for use of traffic safety cameras by law enforcement. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5720 2001–02 |
Community revitalization$ Authorizes a new system of property tax increment financing where increment areas may be created by a county, city, or town within which a portion of the receipts from regular property tax levies are diverted away from local... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 5963 2001–02 |
Juvenile offender parentingThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a program of birth coaching for juvenile offenders who are pregnant. This program educates pregnant offenders about pregnancy, the medical monitoring they will... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6243 2001–02 |
K-12 governance structureThe substitute bill, effective July 1, 2003, (1) expires the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission, (2) transfers the commission's current duties to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and (3) expands the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6244 2001–02 |
PrekindergartenSBE adopts standards and procedures for the voluntary accreditation of public and nonpublic pre-kindergarten programs. In establishing these standards, SBE reviews nationally developed standards and the accredited programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6270 2001–02 |
Higher educationThe Governor appoints the student member to a term of up to two years upon the determination of the length of term by the individual governing boards of the four-year institutions of higher education. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6386 2001–02 |
School district electionsStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6440 2001–02 |
Collective bargainingFaculty members at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. Only one bargaining unit is allowable for faculty of each university. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6632 2001–02 |
International tradeA permanent legislative committee on globalization and trade agreements is created. The President of the Senate appoints four senators and the Speaker of the House appoints four representatives from the Legislature. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6706 2001–02 |
Public hearings/initiativesThe Secretary of State must hold public hearings on initiative measures that have been certified to the general election ballot by the Secretary of State. The hearings must be held from 45 to 15 days before the general election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 28, 2002 |
| SB 6817 2001–02 |
Public accountancyDeclares that the purpose of this act is to make revisions to chapter 234, Laws of 1983; chapter 103, Laws of 1992; and chapter 294, Laws of 2001 to: Limit ownership of certified public accounting firms to licensees, provide... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 18, 2002 |
| SB 6649 2001–02 |
Local transportation fundingA city or town may own, operate, and preserve all or a portion of its streets as a separate enterprise and facility, known as a street utility. The legislative authority of the city or town may include as a part of the street... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 12, 2002 |
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