Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5100 2007–08 |
Health ins info for studentsCreates a pilot project where up to six school districts annually inquire whether students have health insurance; seek parental authorization to share information; develop information-sharing agreements with a local health... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6357 2007–08 |
DV service of processProhibits a court from requiring more than two attempts to personally serve a respondent before permitting service by publication or mail for certain domestic violence protection orders. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6468 2007–08 |
Honey beekeeper taxationConcerning the taxation of honey beekeepers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6510 2007–08 |
Sm manufacturer assistanceCreates the Washington Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Extension Services Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6628 2007–08 |
Mental health treatmentAllows medical and mental health care costs to be recoverable for defendants who are not yet convicted but are committed to the state psychiatric hospitals for a forensic evaluation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6673 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates an Extended Learning Opportunities Program for students not on track to graduate that includes use of existing resources and the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds to provide various types of instructional services. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6809 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditCreates a sales tax remittance equal to 5 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit received by Washington residents on their federal earned income return. Increases tax remittance to 10 percent for 2011 and thereafter. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6295 2007–08 |
Workplace e-learningCreates a pilot program at up to eight institutions of higher education to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6375 2007–08 |
Trail grooming services taxProviding a sales tax exemption for certain trail grooming services. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6760 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilitiesAdds Fircrest School, Yakima Valley School, and Francis Haddon Morgan Center as residential habilitation centers that can have proceeds from the use of its excess property deposited into the Developmental Disabilities... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6806 2007–08 |
Anaerobic digesterCreates a six-year property tax exemption for anaerobic digesters. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6607 2007–08 |
Shellfish protectionRemoves the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit exemption for shellfish protection district assessments, fees, and charges and limits the assessments that may be levied against dairies with certified dairy... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6743 2007–08 |
Students with autismRequires the development of recommendations regarding autism awareness instruction and methods of teaching children with autism. The recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature and, if approved,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 220, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 5256 2007–08 |
Veterans/property tax reliefDeducts veteran benefits awarded for service-connected disability from income calculation used for senior citizens and retired persons property tax relief programs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5878 2007–08 |
Identity theft reportsClarifies that each act prohibited by the identity theft statute is a separate unit of prosecution. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6187 2007–08 |
Food animal veterinariansEstablishes a food animal (including poultry, cattle, swine, and sheep) veterinarian conditional scholarship for eligible Washington State University veterinary students who declare an intention to practice in Washington with... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6237 2007–08 |
Armed forcesDeletes references to Washington when referring to the National Guard special license plate. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6261 2007–08 |
Adult youth programsRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to work with other agencies to conduct research and evaluation on work and learning programs that serve adult youth. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6371 2007–08 |
Tuition and fee waiversClarifies eligibility requirements and other terms for purposes of tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6426 2007–08 |
Military childrenEstablishes a task force to review the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and report recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5104 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied Baccalaureate degree pilot program to three additional schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6313 2007–08 |
Disability historyRequires public schools and public institutions of higher education to annually conduct or promote educational activities regarding disability history and people with disabilities. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6328 2007–08 |
Campus safety and securityRequires institutions of higher education to: (1) create campus safety plans; (2) develop agreements with local jurisdictions which delineate responsibilities and include the shared use of equipment and technology; (3)... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |