Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5151 2005–06 |
Metropolitan park districtAllows the board of a metropolitan park district to transfer surplus real property to a charitable organization by simple majority vote, provided the transfer of such property serves a project providing activities that benefit... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2005 |
Feb 24, 2005 |
| SB 5412 2003–04 |
Identity theftIncreases the civil liability for identity theft from $500 to $1000, or actual damages, whichever is greater. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 6453 2003–04 |
Qualifying primaryCreates a qualifying primary, in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 6481 2003–04 |
Parimutuel wageringAllows the Washington Horse Racing Commission (HRC) to authorize a class 1 racing association to conduct parimutuel wagering on imported simulcast races at satellite locations. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 6599 2003–04 |
CholinesteraseRequires the Department of Labor and Industries (Department), in implementing any rule on cholinesterase monitoring, to collect and analyze certain data to determine whether cholinesterase testing is warranted. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 272, Laws of 2004 |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| SB 5677 2003–04 |
Education policy boardsRequires an annual meeting of the State Board of Education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Council of Presidents,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5957 2003–04 |
Water quality dataAllows only credible data to be used when the Department of Ecology (DOE) takes certain actions required by the federal Clean Water Act. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6107 2003–04 |
Animal diseasesBroadens the authority of the Director of Agriculture (Director) to quarantine an animal or its reproductive products for disease control and to conduct related tests, examinations, or inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6314 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsAdds a representative of a federally recognized Indian Tribe to the Community Economic Revitalization Board. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6615 2003–04 |
Developmentally disabledAuthorizes the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt "preferred worker" rules to encourage employment of injured workers who have a developmental disability. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6641 2003–04 |
Oil spillsRequires the Department of Ecology to adopt rules by June 30, 2006 for ship refueling and bunkering, and transfers of oil between facilities and a tank vessel. The rules shall include standards requiring deployment of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6663 2003–04 |
Vendor tax registrationRelieves a special event promoter from liability for penalties if the promoter makes a good faith attempt to verify vendor registration. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5665 2003–04 |
Irrigation districtsExpands civil liability immunity for irrigation districts. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6216 2003–04 |
Defining timber landIncludes land that is dedicated to incidental uses compatible with the growing and harvesting of timber in term "timber land" for the purposes of calculating the land's current use. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6237 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useAllows accessory uses on agricultural lands specifically designated under the Growth Management Act that support, promote, or sustain agricultural operations and production. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6339 2003–04 |
Seed-related businessExpressly includes agricultural seed, flower seed, vegetable seed, other crop seed, and certain other seeds among the agricultural commodities regulated under the state's commission merchant laws. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6636 2003–04 |
Disposal of animalsCreates a multi-agency work group to study animal carcass disposal regulations. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6676 2003–04 |
Transfer of license platesAllows transfer of general issue license plates and increases the transfer fee for most license plates to $10. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6731 2003–04 |
Fruits & vegetablesWaives until 2006 a requirement for standards for asparagus shipped out-of-state for fresh packing. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 5436 2003–04 |
Food & beverages at schoolsRequires the creation and local adoption of model school district policies on nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5732 2003–04 |
In-home long-term careChanges one of the case management responsibilities of an area agency on aging from "ensuring" to "verifying" that a consumer's plan of care is adequate. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6103 2003–04 |
Extreme fightingBans certain types of fighting events. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6115 2003–04 |
Amusemnt/recreatn tax exemptA use tax exemption is created for amusement and recreation services donated to nonprofit organizations or state or local governments. "Amusement and recreation services" are golf, pool, billiards, skating, bowling, ski lifts... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6220 2003–04 |
Child abuse reportingDeclares school employees to be mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6225 2003–04 |
Boarding homesAllows Boarding Homes more flexibility in the level of care they may provide. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 142, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |