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 2536 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender rehabilitnAssistant Secretary Position for DJR The bill requires the secretary to appoint an assistant secretary to administer the department's juvenile rehabilitative responsibilities. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2559 1993–94 |
Fossil collection regulationMakes it unlawful to collect fossils in designated lands managed by the department without a valid permit. Directs the board of natural resources to set fees for the permits. Gives similar regulatory authority for lands... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2567 1993–94 |
B&O tempry surtax repealRepeals RCW 82.04.2201. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2595 1993–94 |
Children removed from parntsUnless there is reasonable cause to believe that the safety or welfare of a child would be jeopardized, an out-of-home placement may only be made if preventive services have been provided and have failed to resolve the... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2621 1993–94 |
Air transportation planningAn efficient and integrated air transportation system is crucial to the state's economy and the well-being of its citizens. This can only be achieved by greater state leadership. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2637 1993–94 |
State-held bad debt collectnThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is directed to develop a plan, involving the use of contracts with private collection agencies, to increase the collection of state debts where state employees have spent at least nine... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2638 1993–94 |
Fetal alcohol syn/juven offnThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to assess all juvenile offenders in their confinement to determine if the juvenile offender has fetal alcohol syndrome or fetal alcohol effect. The department is also... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2652 1993–94 |
Local gov day labor/contrctsThe dollar value of a public works project that public employees may perform in any city or town with a population of less than 150,000 is increased to $40,000 for projects involving multiple trade and $25,000 for single... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2672 1993–94 |
Property tax reliefA homestead exemption from the state property tax levy is provided for each owner-occupied single family residence. The exemption will operate by reducing the assessed value of each home by an amount equal to 35 percent of the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2677 1993–94 |
Commun, trade, econ dev deptThe Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development are merged effective March 1, 1994. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2680 1993–94 |
Retirement systems restructrDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2690 1993–94 |
Work ethic campsDeclares the eligibility of an offender sentenced to a term of confinement of not less than twelve months and one day or more than thirty-six months. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2701 1993–94 |
AFDC community work expernceDirects the department of social and health services to seek all necessary approvals from the federal government to permit recipients of aid to families with dependent children to participate in a program of community service... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2703 1993–94 |
Judicial candidates/campaignProhibits any sanction against a judge for announcing his or her views on legal or political issues as part of the person's candidacy for an elected or appointed judicial office. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2704 1993–94 |
DSHS services/new residentsRequires an applicant for benefits to prove that he or she has been a resident of this state for six months to receive full benefits. Provides a lesser benefit for those who have not resided in the state for six months. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2705 1993–94 |
Publ assistance/nutritionRequires a nutritional guide to be provided to all public assistance recipients. Provides for a study of the purchasing habits of food stamp recipients. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2713 1993–94 |
Water rights determinationsRequires the design of a process other than a general adjudication process. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2716 1993–94 |
Driving under the influenceProvides that a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs if a person has, within two hours after driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, or in the case of a minor has... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2717 1993–94 |
Agric commodities disparagmnIf a producer of an agricultural commodity suffers damages resulting from another person's dissemination of false information to the public regarding the commodity, the producer may bring a court action for damages. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2720 1993–94 |
Technology in schools grantDeclares a purpose to increase student learning through the expanded and more productive use of technology. Establishes a formula to determine the amount of funds to be granted school districts. Requires school districts to... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2742 1993–94 |
Municipal bond dealersProhibits municipal bond dealers from contributing to the candidacy of a member of the state finance committee, the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the state treasurer. Makes a violation a gross misdemeanor offense. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2745 1993–94 |
Domestic violence/abuse infoDomestic violence shelters will provide information and referral services to victims and their families for appropriate services from other service providers. The Department of Social and Health Services will develop a system... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2747 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender punishmentDiversion -Only first-time offenders are eligible for mandatory diversion. -The prosecutor must file charges if the current offense is a felony and the offender has a history of any felony or more than two misdemeanors or... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2756 1993–94 |
Blueprint for changeA three-year pilot project which waives a variety of current operating constraints is established. The agencies which will participate in the pilot are the Department of Corrections and the Department of Information Services. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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