Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5077 1997–98 |
Integrated pest managementIntegrated pest management is defined. A policy is established for state agencies and institutions of higher education who have pest control responsibilities to implement integrated pest management responsibilities. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5530 1997–98 |
Agriculture definitionTo provide guidance in determining when operations related to agricultural products are to be regulated under WISHA as agricultural operations under agricultural safety standards, and when they are to be regulated as other... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5512 1997–98 |
Child abuse/guilt admittanceUnless a parent, custodian, or guardian is convicted of a crime for acts of abuse they cannot be required to admit guilt in order to complete successfully any necessary treatment and education as ordered by the court. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 6030 1997–98 |
Workrs' comp performnc auditThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must, in consultation with the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee and a legislative advisory committee, contract for a performance audit of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5229 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places is not lost by the use for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities for periods of not more than seven days in a year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5334 1997–98 |
Guaranty associatn assessmntInsurance companies that pay an assessment to the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association or the Washington Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association receive a tax credit against premium taxes owed for 100 percent... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5514 1997–98 |
Agricultural feesThe Dry Pea and Lentil Commission is authorized to increase its assessment from the current rate of 1 percent up to 2 percent. Prior to the increase becoming effective, producers have to approve the increase through a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5737 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is cut in half, and a general fund | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5354 1997–98 |
Capitol committee membersThe Secretary of State is added as a member of the State Capitol Committee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5511 1997–98 |
Child abuse/neglect informtnThe Department of Social and Health Services must purge, after six years, information in files or reports of child abuse and neglect if the information is determined to be unfounded and no new reports have been received within... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5736 1997–98 |
Indigent veterans' burialThe interment cost of not more than $300 is changed to not less than $300. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5341 1997–98 |
Economic finance authorityThe limitation on WEDFA's financing of five economic development activities per year is removed. The limitation on ten small issue bonds per year is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5005 1997–98 |
Violent crime sentencingWhen a person is convicted of two or more current violent offenses arising from separate and distinct criminal conduct, the crimes are sentenced consecutively to each other unless the person's sentence would be longer if he or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5326 1997–98 |
Carrying firearmsThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5782 1997–98 |
Water-sewer district biddingThe water-sewer district = s ability to use the small works roster for projects estimated to cost in excess of $10,000 to less than $50,000 is clarified. A Project @ is defined to include labor, materials, supplies and equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5452 1997–98 |
Nonprofit cancer centers/taxAll real or personal property owned or used by a nonprofit organization in connection with a nonprofit cancer clinic is exempt from property tax. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5637 1997–98 |
County road engineer residncThe requirement that the full-time county road engineer of each county with a population of 8,000 or more must reside in the county is eliminated. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5191 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine crimesIt is a most serious offense for purposes of sentencing under the persistent offender statute to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver, methamphetamine. It is a most serious offense for... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 71, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5243 1997–98 |
Disabled vets/state park feeAny Washington State resident, who is a veteran with at least a 30 percent service-connected disability, is entitled to an exemption from any reservation fees. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5507 1997–98 |
Juv agricultural driversThe holder of a juvenile agricultural driving permit is allowed to participate in the classroom portion of a traffic safety education course approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and offered in the community in... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5509 1997–98 |
Offenders/definitionsThe "two strikes" portion of the definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include the crimes of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, and homicide by abuse and assault of a child... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5762 1997–98 |
Horse racingSimulcasting of Out-of-State Races : A class 1 racing association may be authorized by the Horse Racing Commission to simulcast out-of-state races to its racing facility. A class 1 racing association is defined as a licensee... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |