Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5296 2007–08 |
Emergency assistance accountThe emergency management, preparedness, and assistance account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. The account is appropriated. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5301 2007–08 |
Critical areasIn order to protect critical areas located in rural environments, GMA comprehensive plans should include provisions encouraging the employment of voluntary measures, incentives, and education programs, to the extent that such... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5302 2007–08 |
Assessed value of propertyLimits the increase on assessed value of real property to a maximum of five percent from the previous year. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5309 2007–08 |
Certified capital companiesFinds that new sources of prudently targeted private equity investments would promote economic development by strengthening the local venture capital infrastructure, increasing access to capital for local companies, supporting... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5314 2007–08 |
Dev disabilities providersAll persons who provide services through DSHS to persons with developmental disabilities are required to obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the FBI. In... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5324 2007–08 |
Peace corps volunteersProvides that school district boards of directors shall grant leaves of absence without pay for at least two years to any full-time certificated or classified employee who serves as a volunteer in the peace corps who... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5337 2007–08 |
Fire stationsAuthorizes fire station projects that cost less than ten thousand dollars to proceed without a formal bidding process. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5362 2007–08 |
Conservation futures levyThe maximum rate of the conservation futures levy is increased to 12.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. Up to 50 percent of increased revenue must only be used for acquisition of easements on agricultural land or purchase... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5370 2007–08 |
Juvenile offendersThe Director of the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation (Director) and those school districts that have residential schools found within their borders will develop and implement a job skills training program as part of the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5371 2007–08 |
School employeesProvides that the state school for the blind shall require a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.834, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050, and through the... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5383 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programAllows non-profit corporations to apply for assistance from the Energy Freedom Program. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5386 2007–08 |
Environmental remediationThe retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. The B&O tax rate for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is set at the retailing rate of 0.471 percent.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5395 2007–08 |
Cancelled school daysBill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Early Learning & K-12 Education): The state will not require school districts to make up school days missed during the 2006-07 school year due to... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5396 2007–08 |
Math & special edu teachersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5397 2007–08 |
AsparagusThe exception from mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out of state for fresh packing is extended and will expire on December 31, 2009. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5409 2007–08 |
Address confidentialityRevises address confidentiality program provisions. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5415 2007–08 |
Health advisory councils(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Finds that schools often have multiple advisory groups with health-related missions that overlap, which can result in competition for resources and influence. Consolidation of these groups... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5424 2007–08 |
Background checksRequires the department to establish requirements for each applicant for an initial license to obtain a state background check through the state patrol prior to the issuance of any license. The background check may be... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5426 2007–08 |
Volunteer fire fightersProvides that, whenever volunteer firefighters respond to an incident on a state highway, the department of transportation shall reimburse the volunteer fire department for any costs or expenses incurred by the volunteer fire... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5427 2007–08 |
Retirement plan 2 membersAuthorizes participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5430 2007–08 |
Shared leaveA uniformed services shared leave pool is created. The Military Department shall administer the pool in consultation with the Department of Personnel, and a uniformed services shared leave pool account is created in the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5431 2007–08 |
Agricultural commoditiesA PUT deduction is provided for amounts derived from transporting agricultural commodities from points of origin in Washington to interim storage facilities in the state. The commodities must be destined for shipment, without... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5433 2007–08 |
Fire district employeesExempts public work performed by fire district employees from competitive bidding requirements. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5438 2007–08 |
After-school care programsThe Washington Community Learning Center program is established. The program will be administered by OSPI. The program has four purposes, one of which is the support or expansion of community learning centers that provide... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5439 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adultsProtects frail elders and vulnerable adults and persons with developmental disabilities from perpetrators who commit their crimes while providing transportation, within the course of their employment, to frail elders and... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |