Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marcus Gaspard
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5115 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrSchool districts are required to provide elementary school children eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety each year effective September 1, 1993. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5123 1991–92 |
Firearms/judicial procedingsA person may not knowingly possess or knowingly control a firearm in a building used regularly for judicial proceedings, or in those rooms that are being used for judicial proceedings in other buildings. This prohibition does... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5125 1991–92 |
Private detective licensingApplicants for a private detective license must meet the following requirements: 1) be at least 18 years old; 2) be a citizen or resident alien; 3) cannot have had a felony conviction within the last ten years; 4) be employed... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5146 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991. Repeals sections 17 and 18, chapter 297, Laws of 1990 . | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5176 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksState and local agencies must award a public contract for public works to the lowest responsible resident bidder whose bid does not exceed 10 percent over the lowest responsible nonresident bidder. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5182 1991–92 |
Educ services demo projectsGrants are provided to school districts to develop special services demonstration projects to encourage blending of categorical program resources including funds for handicapped, learning assistance, bilingual and federal... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5183 1991–92 |
Hazardous substance spillsSpill Prevention and Response Office . An Office of Spill Prevention and Response is established within the Department of Ecology. The administrator of the division will have overall authority for state programs relating to... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5198 1991–92 |
Aquatic animal health srvicsThe Department of Agriculture is required to contract with Washington State University to establish and operate an aquatic animal health diagnostic and extension laboratory and certification service. Washington State... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5205 1991–92 |
Terrorism/insurance liabiltyInsurers may not limit liability under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts under a "war" exclusion if the death for which the claim is made is the result of an act of terrorism. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5210 1991–92 |
Insurance agent measur of txThe measure of tax is the gross commission retained by the insurance agent, broker, or solicitor after payment of any commission to another agent, broker, or solicitor pursuant to a contract or agreement in existence before... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5232 1991–92 |
Real estate brokerage commsnUpon receipt of a specified notice by a real estate broker involved in the same real estate transaction, a closing agent is prohibited from disbursing any real estate commission stemming from the transaction and is required to... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5233 1991–92 |
In-state contractors/pub wksIn awarding public contracts for public works, a state agency or local government must award a public works contract to the lowest responsible resident contractor whose bid does not exceed the bid of the lowest nonresident contractor. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5238 1991–92 |
Earthquake prepardness/schlsSchool districts must adopt by January 1, 1992, an earthquake preparedness policy that provides for: (1) training all students and staff in earthquake safety and earthquake hazard mitigation procedures; (2) a minimum of twice... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5252 1991–92 |
School security monitorsFunds are appropriated from the general fund for matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. School districts may apply for grants of up to 75 percent of the district's total yearly expenditure for school security. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5253 1991–92 |
Pesticide notification reqmtWhen pesticides are applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, public recreation areas, or residential property, the applicator is required to post warning signs. Signs must be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5254 1991–92 |
Teachers for 21st centuryThe Teachers for the Twenty-First Century pilot program is created to foster change in the state educator preparation system. The State Board of Education awards grants to public higher education institutions in the state for... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5270 1991–92 |
Senior citizen income limitsIncreases the maximum income limits for senior citizens and retired persons' tax exemptions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5271 1991–92 |
Low-income property tx exmptProvides the required conditions for the exemption from any legal obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5272 1991–92 |
Low-income temp prop tx relfAuthorizes a person to receive assistance for all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes in accordance with a specified formula. Provides that a person signing a false claim with the intent to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5273 1991–92 |
Prop tx administrative practRequires revaluation of all taxable real property within the county on an annual basis instead of once every four years. Provides more complete information about property tax information. Modifies qualification requirements... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5274 1991–92 |
Property valuation averagingRevises provisions for property assessments. Provides a mechanism for averaging of large property tax valuation increases. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5312 1991–92 |
Misleading campaign practcsIt is a gross misdemeanor for any person to attempt to persuade or dissuade voters through menace, intimidation, or threats, or to use false or misleading assertions, altered photographs, or out-of-context recordings which... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5317 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsThe Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University. The center is created to provide leadership in research, extension and resident instruction programs to sustain... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5324 1991–92 |
Evidences of indebtednessThe statutory debt limit is raised from 7 percent of general state revenues to 8 percent. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5334 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine purchsProvides that policies issued after January 1, 1992, may not limit purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |