Susan Karahalios
Representative
· Democrat
· District 10
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 10
24
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
268
Bills co-sponsored
1,661
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1937 1993–94 |
State investment boardEstablishes statutory standards regarding conflict of interest and ethical conduct to further promote and sustain public trust and maintain integrity in government. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1941 1993–94 |
Weapons at school/notificatnEach school district must adopt and implement a policy for notifying the parents or guardians of any student violating the law prohibiting dangerous weapons on school premises. The policy must require prompt notification of... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1947 1993–94 |
Children's sports injuriesA parent may not release a third party from liability to a parent or a child for injury to the child. However, a parent may agree to indemnify a third party for liability for injury to a child caused by the third party's... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1957 1993–94 |
Medical health coverage commThe Medical Health Coverage Benefit Determination Committee is created in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. The board shall be comprised of seven members appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1970 1993–94 |
Limited jurisdiction courtsRequires adequate notice to defendants of any charges being made against them. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1979 1993–94 |
Offenders/literacy trainingRequires the development and implementation of a literacy testing and training program. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1983 1993–94 |
Math, science, technologyCreates a council on mathematics, science, and technology to enhance the education of Washington's youth and work force and to recommend state-wide science and technology policies to the governor and the legislature. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1989 1993–94 |
Economic development grantsAn economic development grant program is created in the Office of Financial Management. The program provides technical assistance to communities for economic development efforts, such as economic diversification, by helping... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1990 1993–94 |
Higher ed/military personnelProvides that active duty military personnel and the spouses and dependents shall be entitled to classification as resident students. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1994 1993–94 |
School/parent involvementAuthorizes grants of up to one thousand dollars per classroom for the purchase of books or educational materials to be used directly by students. Makes an appropriation of forty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2031 1993–94 |
Higher ed residencyFor the purpose of paying resident tuition rates, the spouse and dependents of a member of the civil or military service of Washington or this nation do not lose their domicile in the state while living in another state or... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2059 1993–94 |
Gross receipts taxesBusinesses below a specified threshold are exempt from business and occupation tax and public utility tax. Businesses above the threshold receive a phased out deduction. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2075 1993–94 |
Burke museum planning studyMakes an appropriation of two hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2087 1993–94 |
Tax system revisionDirects the department of revenue to conduct an analysis of the state tax system to develop recommendations for comprehensive tax system reform. Requires an initial report by September 1, 1994. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2099 1993–94 |
Ethics in government/campaigCreates a commission on ethics in government and campaign practices. Specifies the duties of the commission. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2109 1993–94 |
Nursing facilities taxationCreates a fund to be divided among facilities with a disproportionate share of medicaid residents which will allow such facilities to fund needed improvements. Establishes a formula to determine the amount of the fund. Creates... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2118 1993–94 |
Budgeting & accounting systmRevises provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW, relating to state budgeting, accounting, and report systems of the executive branch. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2128 1993–94 |
Postretirement benefit adjusProvides a postretirement adjustment for certain retirees not entitled to automatic cost of living adjustments. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2131 1993–94 |
Childhood vaccinationsEnsures that all children in the state receive all well-baby, well-child care, including immunizations. Does not authorize immunizations to children who have private health insurance coverage. Makes an appropriation of three... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2134 1993–94 |
Property tax relief T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2139 1993–94 |
Mandatory school attendanceCurrent law is amended to require children seven years of age on midnight August 31 to attend a public school unless the child attends a private school, is receiving home-based instruction, or has been excused by the school... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2148 1993–94 |
Delivery of pistolsProhibits the delivery of a pistol to a person under the age of twenty-one, under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, or ineligible under RCW 9.41.040. Declares a violation to be a class C felony. | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2152 1993–94 |
Environmental hearings officA three member panel of the SHB may hear and decide cases involving substantial development permits for single family homes and related structures. In addition to the authority to hear an appeal granted to the SHB under SEPA,... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2172 1993–94 |
Support enforc/employr reprtUpon written request by a state agency, the Department of Social and Health Services shall make available employer reporting information. The use of this information by the requesting agency is limited to: (1) comparison with... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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