Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5556 2005–06 |
Repealing statutesAn initiative or referendum that repeals a statute must set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Failure to do so is presumed to be a violation of Article II, section 37 of the State Constitution. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5567 2005–06 |
Investing in youth programThe Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) will establish a reinvesting in youth program to award grants to counties for implementing programs to reduce crime. The programs must target youth already... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5570 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxThe additional tax on nursing facilities is repealed effective July 1, 2005. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5572 2005–06 |
Minor league baseballCreates an minor league baseball account in the state treasury and provides that annual appropriations may be made to the governmental agencies that operate minor league stadiums in Everett, Spokane, Tacoma, Yakima, and the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5574 2005–06 |
Stun gunsA projectile stun gun study committee is created to review the sale and use of projectile stun guns in Washington. The committee is composed of two Senators, two Representatives, a police chief, an elected sheriff, a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5578 2005–06 |
WorkFirstWorkFirst participants engaging in vocation educational training as a "work activity" can do so for twenty-four months. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5580 2005–06 |
Disabled persons' parkingThe requirement that a sign for parking spaces for individuals with disabilities include the phrase "State disabled parking permit required" is removed. Signs marking accessible parking spaces may include additional language,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5597 2005–06 |
Farmers market nutrition prgFour-hundred thousand dollars from the state general fund is appropriated to the Department of Health to maintain the 2004 participation levels for the farmers market nutrition program for women, infants, and children. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5626 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle & special fuelA B&O tax deduction is provided for wholesale sales of motor vehicle fuel and special fuel by a distributor of the fuel to another distributor selling the same type of fuel, but only if the buyer purchases no more than ten... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5633 2005–06 |
Allegations of child abuseThe Department of Social and Health Services will convene a work group to make recommendations regarding information used when there are allegations of child abuse or neglect. The work group will make recommendations regarding... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5639 2005–06 |
High tech b & o tax creditA B&O tax credit is allowed in a year when a person's R&D spending exceeds the person's average R&D spending over the previous three years. The amount of credit allowed is equal to the 3 percent times the spending which... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5640 2005–06 |
Taxation of royaltiesThe B&O tax does not apply to royalties received for patents or copyrights during the five years following the registration of the copyright or the filing of the patent.. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5642 2005–06 |
Business & job retentionThe Business and Job Retention and Expansion Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5645 2005–06 |
Ignition interlock devicesProof of an ignition interlock device is not necessary if an applicant for a temporary restricted license provides a declaration that he or she does not own a vehicle and is employed in a position that requires he or she to... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5651 2005–06 |
Comm & tech college accountThe interest earnings on the investment of the community and technical college capital projects account will remain in the account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5652 2005–06 |
Short line rail programThe CERB is to develop a short line rail revitalization program. Under the program, localities may apply for financial assistance to acquire rail lines, repair railroad equipment, and construct railroad improvements and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5655 2005–06 |
Tribal history in schoolsRequires school district to incorporate the culture, history, and government of federally-recognized Indian tribes into its curriculum for each grade level in which Washington State and United States history is taught. A... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5659 2005–06 |
Renewable energy tax creditsBeginning July 1, 2007, a light and power business may take a credit against the public utility tax for the purchase of or the generation of a renewable resource for distribution and sale in Washington. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5666 2005–06 |
Child dependency casesRequires records to be provided to the Department of Social and Health Services, the parents, court, guardians ad litem, or counsel if they relate to the placement decision for a dependent child. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5677 2005–06 |
Revocation of teacher certA school district employee must have his or her certificate or permit revoked upon a finding that the employee was engaged in any unauthorized use of school equipment for sexual gratification or possessed on school grounds any... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5678 2005–06 |
Safe neighborhoodsDeclares that local governments should be provided with the opportunity to obtain assistance from the state for the purpose of adopting or revising community planning processes to include concepts and policies designed to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5680 2005–06 |
Rainier schoolRepeals statutory references to Washington State University farming operations on property at the Rainier School. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5682 2005–06 |
Beer and wine samplingAllows grocery stores to provide samples of beer or wine to promote sales. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5683 2005–06 |
Fish & wildlife violationsIncreases penalties for the violation of certain fish and wildlife provisions. Creates the fish and wildlife enforcement reward account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from criminal wildlife penalty... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5684 2005–06 |
Wages for child care workersWithin available funds, the Division of Child Care and Early Learning (DCCEL) in the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a child care career and wage ladder in licensed child care centers that meet... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |