Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5777 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commssn authDeclares an intent that, beginning July 1, 1996, the commission assume regulatory authority for food fish and shellfish in addition to its existing authority for game fish and wildlife. Finds that all fish, shellfish, and... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5779 1995–96 |
Animal populatn contrl fundsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to create a special license plate and charge fees for its issuance to fund spaying and neutering services on pets owned by low-income persons. A new account is established in the state... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5783 1995–96 |
Agency internal complaintsThe Legislature finds that state departments should adopt internal discrimination complaint procedures, that investigation of discrimination complaints be completed within reasonable time limits, and that the informal... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5785 1995–96 |
Armed forces veterans memorlDeclares the east capitol campus the armed forces veterans memorial plaza. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5790 1995–96 |
Wine and wine grape researchAn additional one-half cent per liter is provided for wine and wine-grape research, extension and resident instruction programs related to wine grape production and processing. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5819 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxQualified persons may defer property taxes on any additional property up to a total of five acres that comprises the residential parcel, if this larger parcel size is required under land use regulations. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5828 1995–96 |
Property tax increases limitThe increase in regular property tax levies upon residential real property is limited to 4 percent per year, except upon a change of ownership of the property. In applying this limitation, property can be revalued to market... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5830 1995–96 |
Private/publ school transferPrivate schools are required to have a policy that when a student transfers from the private school, the school must transmit information about the student's academic performance, special placement, and records of disciplinary... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5839 1995–96 |
Alternative livestock farmngThe Legislature declares that alternative livestock may provide a consistent source of food and offers opportunities for new jobs and increased farm income stability. The Legislature intends to establish a process to identify... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5849 1995–96 |
Sheriffs' residency requirmnProhibits residency requirements for county sheriffs' offices. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5851 1995–96 |
Water marketingFacilitates the development of a viable commodity market for water rights, encourages voluntary water market transfers, and removes existing administrative, legal, and economic barriers to the voluntary alienation of water... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5860 1995–96 |
Transprtn project cost estimThe department is required to submit separate appropriation requests for the preliminary engineering/right of way phase and construction phase for any improvement project with an estimated total cost of $15 million or greater.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5870 1995–96 |
Dental hygienistsDental hygienists may perform all of their currently permitted functions, plus administer injectable and topical anesthetics, without the supervision of a licensed dentist after receiving an "unsupervised endorsement" from the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5877 1995–96 |
For hire vehiclesThe regulation of limousine services remains with the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). However, a port district with a population of one million or more (King County/Sea-Tac International Airport) may regulate... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5886 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes two state commissions to be designated jointly as the Washington water resources commission, one for eastern Washington and one for western Washington. Designates the powers and duties of the state engineer.... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5892 1995–96 |
Water-efficient irrigationProvides incentives for water-efficient irrigation systems. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5901 1995–96 |
Lodging excise taxThe mitigation of tourism is defined to include various facilities for the use of tourists. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5902 1995–96 |
Growth management exemptionAuthorizes counties with a population of seventy-five thousand or less to remove themselves and their cities from growth management planning requirements. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5904 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed on or after January 1, 1996, may be charged with the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if written findings that the inmate committed multiple serious infractions are entered at... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5906 1995–96 |
Disciplinary confinementBeginning with offenses committed on or after January 1, 1996, offenders with a standard range of confinement of more than one year receive a maximum sentence which consists of two parts: (1) a mandatory term of total... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5907 1995–96 |
Customized equipment/use taxSpecialized equipment used in manufacturing is exempt from use tax if: (1)The equipment is of original design and is not otherwise available; (2)Sales tax is paid on all of the materials and components used in its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5908 1995–96 |
Teacher internship creditFor the purposes of advancement on the salary allocation schedule, teachers and other certificated personnel can earn one academic credit for each 25 clock hours of participation in an approved internship with business,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5920 1995–96 |
Nursing care in schoolsSchool nurses may train school personnel to do specific nursing care tasks. These include topical medications and ointments, nose, ear and eye drops and ointments, suppositories, and gastrotomy feedings in established,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |