Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6222 1993–94 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Mount St. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6229 1993–94 |
State scholars programThe Washington State Scholars Program will honor three seniors residing in each legislative district. The seniors will be graduating from high school and will have distinguished themselves through academic achievement,... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6231 1993–94 |
Life-threatening animalsA person may kill a bear or cougar that is reasonably perceived to be an unavoidable and immediate threat to human life. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6233 1993–94 |
Forest land definitionThe minimum amount of land that is eligible for classification or designation as forest land is reduced to one acre. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6234 1993–94 |
Forest land conversionAny land that is converted within one year will not have to be reforested. However, reforestation requirements will apply to any lands that are not converted within one year. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6238 1993–94 |
Lottery commiss advertisingProhibits the lottery commission from advertising. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6242 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Authority by the Legislature. (Section 1) (a) Legislative standing committees are directed to selectively review legislative intent clauses and grants of rulemaking authority to agencies and clarify such provisions. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6248 1993–94 |
Flood damage reductionLegislative findings are made that reducing flood damage through the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. PART I: LAND USE PLANNING The prevention, minimization, and repair of flood damage is... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6273 1993–94 |
Retired teachers/pension payWhen a school district, or a multi-district substitute cooperative, determines it has a shortage of certificated substitute teachers and the affected school boards adopt a resolution to that effect, retired teachers may serve... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6277 1993–94 |
Corporation assessmentsA nonprofit corporation that is authorized through its articles of incorporation and bylaws to make and collect assessments may not make the assessments unless they are approved by a majority vote of the members at an annual... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6290 1993–94 |
Agricultrl products defamatnFalse statements about either an agricultural producer or about an agricultural product that by their nature would damage the producer directly or by reflection upon the producer from the false statements made about his... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6303 1993–94 |
State boards and commissionsThe Governor is required to conduct a review of all state boards and commissions which are required to be included in the biannual report of the Office of Financial Management. Prior to January 10, 1995, the Governor shall... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6316 1993–94 |
County sheriff qualificatnsOn or after November 9, 1994, to appear on a ballot as a candidate for the office of county sheriff, a person must be a citizen of the United States, be a registered voter, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have not... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6317 1993–94 |
Accountability for feesWhen a state or local government proposes a fee, it shall prepare an economic impact statement. This statement shall include a standardized checklist prepared by the Business Assistance Center using the guidelines already... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6321 1993–94 |
Business flexible networksThe Department of Trade, Community and Economic Development is directed to develop appropriate measures to promote flexible networks. The department is also directed to provide direct assistance to firms, economic development... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6322 1993–94 |
WA products developmentWEDFA is authorized to develop and conduct a program that will provide capital financing for the development of new products, processes or techniques for commercial purposes. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6331 1993–94 |
Municipal bond dealersIt is a gross misdemeanor for a municipal bond dealer, its professionals, or any political action committee controlled by municipal bond dealers to pay or agree to pay money or anything of value to assist a political campaign... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6333 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe Governor is directed to appoint a thoroughbred racing preservation fact-finding panel to develop the steps, strategies and time line necessary to preserve the live horse racing industry in this state. The panel must be... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6334 1993–94 |
Contributns to leg caucusesLimits contributions to a political party to two thousand five hundred dollars a year. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6335 1993–94 |
Salmon hatchery operationThe Governor may approve contracts for operation of state-owned salmon hatcheries by regional fisheries enhancement groups, cooperative groups, municipal corporations, and treaty Indian tribes. Contracts have a maximum length... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6336 1993–94 |
Fish/wildlife commissionEach of the six wildlife regions of the state shall be represented by one commissioner. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6341 1993–94 |
Future teachers scholarshipThe Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship Program is continued. The "forgiveness" benefit is expanded to include all recipients qualified to hold a teaching certificate who teach in an approved education program in the state... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6344 1993–94 |
Distressed areas investmentThe existing sales and use tax deferral program for distressed areas is modified. A new project in a distressed area qualifies for deferral even if there is no new construction. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6360 1993–94 |
Transportation funds transfrEighty percent of the interest earnings on the transportation funds and accounts affected by the 1993 legislation is to be deposited into those funds and accounts. The 5.0 percent of the revenues from the basic 2.0 percent... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6370 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationFor licensing purposes, licensed massage practitioners are classified as "offices and clinics of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified" under section 8049 of the federal standard industrial classification manual. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |