Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5872 1997–98 |
Municipal water rightsThe instantaneous and annual withdrawal rates specified in a certificate held by a public water system providing water for municipal supply purposes is presumed to be valid and perfected. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5876 1997–98 |
Veterans' tuition increasesThe expiration dates are eliminated. The governing boards of the state's public higher education institutions must exempt Vietnam veterans from tuition increases. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5878 1997–98 |
Environmental excellenceDeclares the purpose of this act is to create a voluntary program authorizing environmental excellence program agreements with persons regulated under the environmental laws of the state of Washington, or to direct agencies of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5879 1997–98 |
Sports stadium expendituresKing County may not issue bonds to acquire and operate a baseball stadium, if those bonds are retired with special stadium taxes, unless the issuance of the bonds is approved by a majority of the voters of the county. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5880 1997–98 |
Tax exemptns/fiscal impactsProvides that a city that imposes the sales and use tax under RCW 82.14.030 is eligible to receive payment from the state treasurer, from amounts appropriated by the legislature for that purpose, for a portion of the revenues... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5882 1997–98 |
Reclaimed water projectsDirects the department of ecology to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program for the purposes of funding and monitoring the progress of five demonstration projects. The department shall work in... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5899 1997–98 |
Sue Durrant athletic awardsEstablishes the Sue Durrant athletic achievement awards for young female athletes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5920 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemProvides that veterans discharged under honorable conditions and individuals serving on active duty in the United States armed forces may purchase a veterans remembrance emblem or campaign medal emblem. The emblem is to be... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5929 1997–98 |
Ed employees retiremnt systmName Change . The Teachers = Retirement System is renamed the Washington Educational Employees = Retirement System (WEERS). The names of Teachers = Retirement System Plan II and Teachers = Retirement System Plan III (TRS III)... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5934 1997–98 |
Special districts/GMA planProvides that "special district" means school districts, fire protection districts, and water-sewer districts. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5943 1997–98 |
Mobile home park registratnPark owners are required to register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development in order to do business as a mobile home park. The department is given authority to issue cease and desist orders for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5944 1997–98 |
Mobile home park rentsThe Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Park owners are required to register with the board and supply a variety of information about the park,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5945 1997–98 |
Mobile home park managersAll mobile home park managers are required to obtain a certificate of registration, which can only be obtained after training. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is responsible for training and certification. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5951 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5956 1997–98 |
Inmate laborProvides that neither the department, an organization operating or managing an inmate work program, or another entity employing inmate labor within the state of Washington may contract with or employ a member of the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5957 1997–98 |
Inmate employmentProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board of directors must ensure that no resident of Washington state has his or her employment jeopardized by the provision of employment opportunities for inmates. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5962 1997–98 |
Teachers' retirement creditProvides that after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5977 1997–98 |
Water transfersThe season of use provided in a water right to either surface or ground water may be changed if approved by the Department of Ecology after determining that other existing rights, including minimum flows, will not be impaired.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5980 1997–98 |
First degree murderPertains to victims under the age of twelve. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5992 1997–98 |
Municipal water rights transRevises provisions relating to municipal water rights transfer authority and relinquishment protection. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6017 1997–98 |
World War II vet memorialFinds that site designation for the Washington State World War II Memorial authorized and directed by chapter 348, Laws of 1995 which was passed by the 54th Legislature during the 1995 Regular Session, has not been adequately... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6021 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyDeclares that instructors of firearms safety, education, and familiarization classes authorized by and conducted at a sport shooting range are not subject to civil liability relating to or arising from accidents occurring... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6024 1997–98 |
Business & occupatn tx ratesDecreases and clarifies business and occupation tax rates. Repeals RCW 82.04.055. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6025 1997–98 |
Machinry & equipmnt tx valueProvides that, if property is valued using a cost approach, the assessed value shall not reflect any deductions made from the estimation of cost because of the sales and use tax exemptions under RCW 82.08.02565 or 82.12.02565. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6033 1997–98 |
Aviation research centerEstablishes the National Research Center for Aviation History, Space, and Technology at the Museum of Flight. Makes an appropriation of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998, from the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |