Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6516 2005–06 |
Use of alternative fuelsThe sale of parts or components that are integral and necessary to enable a motor vehicle to operate using at least a 50 percent concentration by volume of an alternative fuel is exempted from the state retail and use tax. The... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6524 2005–06 |
Methane gas conversionThe Legislature seeks to encourage the conversion of methane gas to useable fuels for use in motor vehicles, use in generation of electricity, and for other off-site consumption. The bill provides tax incentives for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6609 2005–06 |
Raw milkWholesale sales of raw milk for processing are exempted from the state B&O tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6689 2005–06 |
Economic development grantsThe Economic Development Grants Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The program is to be staffed by at least one grant writer. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6700 2005–06 |
Community revitalizationLocal governments may finance public improvements within a defined area, called a revitalization area, using revenue generated through a new sales and use tax, up to $1.5 million per project per year, credited against the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6779 2005–06 |
Special needs trans serviceAuthorizing certain PUDs to offer limited transportation services . A PUD, serving a county with a population density of less than nine persons per square mile, may establish a demand responsive transportation system, such as... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6783 2005–06 |
Math & science scholarshipThe Qualified Professions Conditional Scholarship Program, which will be administered by the HEC Board, is created. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6424 2005–06 |
Biodiesel feedstockLand upon which feedstock for biodiesel is produced is exempt from the state portion of the property tax. If a portion of the land parcel is used to grow crops for biodiesel production and another portion to grow other crops,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6881 2005–06 |
Limitation of actionsA person may commence a cause of action for recovery of damages for an injury or condition suffered as a result of childhood sexual abuse at any time after the effective date of this act. Actions occurring prior to the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6882 2005–06 |
Persons with dev disabilityProtects persons with developmental disabilities from perpetrators who commit their crimes while providing transportation, within the course of their employment, to persons with developmental disabilities. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6884 2005–06 |
Children/residential homesFinds that staffed residential homes, as currently licensed by the department of social and health services, are a type of group-care facility that provides quality services for children in a home-like setting, including... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| SB 6875 2005–06 |
Small business tax reliefProvides small business tax relief. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6879 2005–06 |
Smart grid energy technologyProvides that, no later than December 1, 2007, the department, in collaboration with the center and its northwest energy technology collaborative, shall adopt rules creating a certification process for smart grid energy... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2006 |
| SB 6865 2005–06 |
People with dev disabilitiesDirects the Washington institute for public policy to conduct a study and comparison of the characteristics and service needs of clients of the division of developmental disabilities who are not receiving paid services by the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 6866 2005–06 |
State wildlife accountThis bill redirects commercial fishing, annual resident adult saltwater, and annual razor clam/shellfish licenses to the State Wildlife Account. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 6869 2005–06 |
Fuel sold on Indian landsDeclares an intent to further the government-to-government relationship between the state of Washington and Indians in the state of Washington by authorizing the governor to enter into contracts concerning the sale of motor... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| SB 6485 2005–06 |
Dry fertilizerCustom blending of dry fertilizer is not considered as manufacturing for purposes of the business and occupation tax. The sale of custom blended dry fertilizer remains subject to the business and occupation tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6515 2005–06 |
Biofuel consumer informationFrom specifically appropriated funds, a biofuels consumer education and outreach program will be established at the WSU Extension Energy Program. The program will provide information regarding use of biofuels in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6857 2005–06 |
Fuel tax refundsExtends the application period for fuel tax refunds to five years. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 2006 |
| SB 6328 2005–06 |
Task force on aerospaceThe Joint Legislative Task Force on Aerospace manufacturing is established to review the composition of the aerospace industry and factors affecting recruitment, retention, and expansion in the industry. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6466 2005–06 |
Department of early learningThe Department of Early Learning (Department) is established as a cabinet-level department with a director who is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The duties of the Department are to set early learning... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6833 2005–06 |
Conservation easementsFinds that it is in the best interest of the state to find innovative and economically sustainable ways to conserve and protect wildlife habitat and other natural resources. Finds that working natural resource and wildlife... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6835 2005–06 |
Property tax exemptionsRevises property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities related to the performance of military duties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2006 |
| SB 6811 2005–06 |
Promise scholarshipDeclares that, by creating the Washington promise scholarship program, the legislature intended to strengthen the link between postsecondary education and K-12 education for academically successful high school graduates from... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |
| SB 6827 2005–06 |
Walla Walla sweet onionThe Walla Walla Sweet onion is designated the official state vegetable of Washington. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2006 |