Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5435 1997–98 |
Surface miningProvides that counties, cities, and towns may regulate surface mining operations only by ordinance and only in accordance with the requirements and limitations of this act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5436 1997–98 |
Mining/consulting serviceRevises RCW 78.44.310 to require establishment of a no-cost consulting service regarding mining issues. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5438 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation permitsRevises provisions of chapter 78.44 RCW relating to surface mining reclamation permits. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5440 1997–98 |
Surface mining reclamationRevises RCW 78.44.087 to specify where reclamation performance security must be posted. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5443 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchAdvanced technology research initiatives and matching funds for federal research grant opportunities are established. The advanced research initiative is a research group headed by a senior, full professor who has engaged in... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5450 1997–98 |
Unlawful possessn of firearmIncludes any of the following crimes when committed by one family or household member against another, committed on or after the effective date of this act: Criminal trespass in the second degree under RCW 9A.52.080, malicious... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5453 1997–98 |
School district boundariesRevises RCW 28A.315.250 relating to school district boundaries for cities with a population of less than three thousand persons. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5458 1997–98 |
School levy authorztn periodState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5488 1997–98 |
LEOFF/fish & wildlife offcrsProvides that an employee who was a member of the public employees' retirement system on or before January 1, 1997, and, on the effective date of this act, is employed by the department of fish and wildlife as a fish and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5500 1997–98 |
Plan I early retirementProvides that any member of the public employees' retirement system plan I who meets the following criteria may retire after providing written notification to the member's employer and submitting the required application to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5502 1997–98 |
County transportatn programsThe July 1 adoption date for the six-year transportation program is revised to allow the six-year plan to be adopted at any time prior to the adoption of the annual transportation budget. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5515 1997–98 |
Pesticides regulationStandards for recertification of pesticide dealers are established. In order to qualify for a continuing license every five years, a dealer must either accumulate training credits or meet examination requirements. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5537 1997–98 |
Ex-offender transitnl emplymA findings and intent section is included relating to the need for specialized transitional employment services for ex-offenders and the historical success of the community-based programs operated by the Employment Security... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5540 1997–98 |
State patrol chief delegatnEach of the above actions may be delegated based on the discretion of the Chief of the Washington State Patrol. The chief may delegate a power or duty vested in or transferred to the chief by law, or executive statute to an... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5544 1997–98 |
Transportation/excise tx useDesignates a formula for determining the distribution from motor vehicle excise taxes into the transportation fund beginning with 16.67 percent for fiscal year 1998 until reaching 100 percent for fiscal year 2003 and thereafter. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5552 1997–98 |
Jail constructn/depreciationRevises RCW 82.14.350 to provide that the county may not charge a city that contracts for jail services for construction or depreciation costs, either as part of the daily rate for prisoner costs or any associated jail fees,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5556 1997–98 |
Autobody operatns enforcemntProvides that, beginning July 1, 1997, and ending July 1, 1999, the department of ecology shall establish an illegitimate autobody operations enforcement project. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5591 1997–98 |
Small business innovationDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research and technology distributed to small businesses under the federal small business innovation research program. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5598 1997–98 |
State funds allocatn/citiesA city that abuts a military base with two or more gates that lead directly into that city must have the population of that military base added to its population for purposes of revenue distribution. If more than one city... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5602 1997–98 |
Joint bingo gamesTwo or more charitable or nonprofit organizations may be authorized to operate joint bingo games where prizes are pooled and when the games are conducted during each organization's normal period of operation. The Gambling... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5605 1997–98 |
Local sales tax revenueThe preclusion on cities counting transit sales tax collections for the purpose of match for collecting the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) is modified to permit cities over 60,000 persons, operating a transit system on... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5606 1997–98 |
Solid waste landfill sitingLandfills with a design capacity in excess of 100 acres and an average height of 100 feet or more above grade may not be located over a federally-designated sole source aquifer. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5607 1997–98 |
Solid waste landfill opertrsIn addition to a reserve account, operators of larger landfills are required to maintain a cash bond. Permit holders and applicants operating landfills larger than 100 acres with an average design capacity horizontal height... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5608 1997–98 |
Solid waste handlingCompensation to private parties for solid waste handling or landfill operations may not exceed the actual cost of operations. The actual cost may include a reasonable return determined by the return on investment method or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5609 1997–98 |
Voc ag teacher recruitmentDeclares that the program shall include the following: (1) Encouraging students in grades nine through twelve to acquire the academic and related skills necessary to prepare for the study of vocational agriculture at an... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |