Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5281 1997–98 |
Noxious weedsThe purpose is to protect all agricultural, natural and human resources from economic loss and adverse effects due to noxious weeds for both land and aquatic areas. The Director of the Department of Agriculture is required to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5365 1997–98 |
Disabilty retirmnt/crim condA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5593 1997–98 |
Wildlife habitat & forage/txThe definition of A sale at retail @ is amended so that retail sales tax does not apply to farmers acting under a cooperative habitat development or access contract. The contract is with the Department of Fish and Wildlife and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5799 1997–98 |
Plant pest control fundsFunds from Horticultural Inspection District 2 may be transferred to the plant pest account. The transferred monies are used solely for Rhagoletis pomonella control activities in the district. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6741 1997–98 |
Noncommercial marine fuel/txMotor vehicle fuel and special fuel used for noncommercial marine purposes are exempt from the sales tax and the use tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 1998 |
| SB 6460 1997–98 |
Distressed co. job develpmntA series of tax incentives are provided to attract and retain businesses in order to promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities and create jobs in distressed counties. A A distressed county @ is defined as one with... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1998 |
| SB 6263 1997–98 |
Lake managementTen or more property owners, or an organization representing ten or more owners, may petition the local superior court for an order to provide lake management activities. A petition must include the name and address of the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6314 1997–98 |
Endangered species recoveryA salmon restoration account is created in the state treasury. All receipts derived from excise taxes from the sale of cigarettes on Indian reservations to non-Indian purchasers are placed in the account. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6466 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credTax credits are offered to businesses with 400 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualifying costs expended for employee child care payments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6519 1997–98 |
Conditions of sentencesAll persons in community placement, community service, and community supervision are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, except those offenders under post release supervision solely for the purposes of payment of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6523 1997–98 |
Colville school dist levyThe sum of $152,189 is appropriated to SPI for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. SPI must disburse the money to the Colville School District for increasing the district's levy equalization funds for the 1998-99 school year. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6524 1997–98 |
School tax collectn yr definThe lag in assessed property values is changed from one year to two years when calculating levy equalization. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6637 1997–98 |
Low alcohol beverage coolersA new liter tax is established for low alcohol beverage coolers. A tax rate of .2167 cents per liter is established for such beverages. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6723 1997–98 |
Part-time comm. coll. emplyePart-time faculty receives prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty receive prorated salary based on the full-time salary schedule in the employee's college district. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6754 1997–98 |
School class size reductionProvides that, beginning in the 1999-2000 school year, the Washington class size improvement program shall be implemented. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to consult with teachers, administrators, students,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 5528 1997–98 |
Background checksIndividuals licensed, certified, or registered with disciplining authorities under the Secretary of Health are required to notify their disciplining authority within seven days after being convicted of any disqualifying... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6437 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingDirects the governor to negotiate with the federal department of health and human services' health care financing administration to obtain a regulatory waiver of provisions of the medical assistance statute, Title XIX of the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6442 1997–98 |
Low-cost housing/tax incentvIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6469 1997–98 |
Work force training tx credtEmployers with 500 or fewer employees may take a credit against the state's business and occupation tax or public utility tax of 50 percent of their training costs, up to $250,000 per calendar year. No credits are awarded for... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6703 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities endowmentThe Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund is created. The endowment is to be funded through periodic state appropriations, which will be used to match contributions from families or other private donors. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6747 1997–98 |
Child care/low-income parntsDeclares that persons who are meeting the work activity requirements stipulated in P.L. 104-193 and chapter 74.08A RCW shall receive child care payments for the hours during which they are attending a state community or... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6745 1997–98 |
Deferred compensation progrmEncourages employees to take advantage of the deferred compensation program. Provides a one-time additional salary payment of five hundred dollars for state and educational employees. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1998 |
| SB 6472 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeThe Children's Health Initiative Program is created under the auspices of the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The program is to provide health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under whose family income is between... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 6738 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |