Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6698 1995–96 |
Watershed assessmnt & planA findings and intent section are provided regarding the state's interest in funding, supporting and facilitating basin assessments and the development of basin plans in a cooperative manner by all interests. 1. Basin assessments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6722 1995–96 |
Summer youth employmnt progrThe Legislature recognizes the importance of summer employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6750 1995–96 |
Casino managmnt entities/taxThe B&O statutes are modified to include a new category of business services and a tax rate for these services. The B&O tax rate for businesses that are certified by the state and provide casino management services to gaming... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6763 1995–96 |
Juvenile court work programsAmends RCW 49.12.121 to exempt juvenile court work programs from provisions relating to wages and working conditions of minors. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 5545 1995–96 |
Small busn innovation resrchThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms applying for phase I SBIR grants. The department is authorized to charge fees for this service. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6276 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1996, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6460 1995–96 |
Water conservation/tax credtWater distribution businesses are allowed a credit against their public utility tax liability for two categories of water conservation activities: (1) capital construction other than consumer-related activities; and (2)... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6758 1995–96 |
Campaign contributions useRequires that, within thirty days after the individual becomes a candidate for an office other than the office designated on the statement of organization, the candidate or the candidate's political committee shall return... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6745 1995–96 |
Tobacco products tax limitPlaces limitations on cigarettes and other tobacco products taxes. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6730 1995–96 |
HOV lane restrictionsHOV lane restrictions are aurthorized only during peak periods from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m., and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6456 1995–96 |
Stream restoratn/tax creditThe Legislature finds that cooperative partnerships formed by governmental agencies and private landowners can provide needed improvement and restoration of streams, rivers and riparian areas and result in a benefit to aquatic... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6728 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxThe 1.0 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are $250,000 or less is decreased to 0.5 percent and the 2.5 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are greater than $250,000 is decreased to 2.0 percent. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6123 1995–96 |
Basic health plan coverageThe Health Care Authority Administrator is authorized to enroll licensed individuals and employees of care and foster care agencies, nursing homes, adult family homes, supported living situations and boarding homes, their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6185 1995–96 |
Higher ed innovatn & qualityThe Washington Fund for Innovation and Quality is established. The program awards incentive grants to institutions of higher education based on guidelines developed by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6714 1995–96 |
Head start program fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace any federal funding reductions to the head start program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6715 1995–96 |
Mandated health insur reviewEstablishes a procedure for the proposal, review and determination of mandated benefit necessity. Requires an examination of existing mandated benefits for the purpose of determining the appropriateness of their continuation... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6689 1995–96 |
Collegiate license platesThe collegiate license plate fund program is expanded to include "institutions of higher education." Institutions of higher education include not only state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6691 1995–96 |
Forest protection assessmntsLands that are wholly unimproved and assessed as forest lands are subject to the forest protection assessment, but not to fire protection district levies. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6695 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsDeclares that the department of natural resources is prohibited from entering into any agreement and from making any commitment intended to induce the issuance of a permit from the federal government which, individually or... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 6706 1995–96 |
Homeowner property tax exmptRevises the age and income requirements for property tax exemptions. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| SB 5289 1995–96 |
Future teachers scholarshipThe Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship is continued until June 30, 2002, to serve as an incentive for the best and brightest to become teachers, especially minority students who can act as role models. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6192 1995–96 |
CTED department fundingThe statute requiring the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to provide forest products industrial extension services is amended to authorize contracting out for such services. The department is required... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6571 1995–96 |
Public facilities fundingThe Legislature intends to make the CERB account self-sustaining. Statutory language is deleted which limited to 25 percent the loan and interest payments that go into the revolving account from loans made with the 1983 capitalization. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| SB 6670 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnRevises distribution of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |