Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6254 2003–04 |
State patrol death benefitsThe survivor benefit paid to a member of the Washington State Patrol Retirement System, Plan 2 with at least 10 years of service who is killed in the course of employment is not subject to an early retirement actuarial reduction. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6302 2003–04 |
Active military serviceEstablishes rights for students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions who are called to active military duty for more than 30 days. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6356 2003–04 |
Physician assistantsAllows physician assistants, in non-compensable industrial injury cases, to execute the certificate that accompanies an injured worker's application for industrial insurance benefits until July 1, 2007. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6402 2003–04 |
Landlord trust accountsAllows a landlord to hold a tenant's security deposit in a credit union. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6598 2003–04 |
Wholesale telecommunicationsClarifies that a public utility district offering wholesale telecommunications services may form a separate utility system or function for telecommunications services. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6655 2003–04 |
Beer/wine manufacturersEnables marketing agents for breweries and wineries outside of Washington but within the United States to obtain a certificate of approval from the Liquor Control Board to sell beer or wine in Washington. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 5861 2003–04 |
Impersonation of a veteranCreates a new method of committing criminal impersonation in the second degree by falsely assuming the identity of an active or retired veteran with intent to defraud for the purpose of personal gain or to facilitate any... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6113 2003–04 |
Rural county sales & use taxClarifies the purpose of the rural county sales and use tax is revenue to finance public facilities projects that promote economic development. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6143 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesBroadens the definition of veterans who are eligible for veterans license plates. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6164 2003–04 |
Military dependent/residencyProvides continued eligibility for in-state tuition for the spouse and dependents of persons on active military duty who are reassigned out-of-state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6326 2003–04 |
Unlawful bus conductProhibits certain conduct in regional transit authority vehicles and facilities. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6389 2003–04 |
Weapons in airportsProhibits, with exceptions, the possession of weapons, including firearms, within the restricted access areas of a commercial service airport. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6439 2003–04 |
Motorcycle safety trainingRequires motorcycle awareness information be included in driver training curriculum. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6465 2003–04 |
Dairy inspection programExtends by five years the expiration date for an assessment on milk processing. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6480 2003–04 |
Special occasion liquor licAllows county and area agricultural fairs to count a multi-day fair as one event for the purpose of the 12-day per year limit on special occasion licensees serving alcohol. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 5533 2003–04 |
Hiring of school employeesRequires school districts to exchange information regarding sexual misconduct by current and former employees. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6265 2003–04 |
Permit timelinesAllows state permitting agencies to enter into agreements with permit applicants and each other for the purpose of setting timelines for permit decisions. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6357 2003–04 |
Criminal trespassAmends the definition of when a person "enters or remains unlawfully" on improved and apparently used land for the purposes of the criminal trespass and burglary statutes. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6401 2003–04 |
Military installationsRequires cities and counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act with or adjacent to qualifying federal military installations to notify installation commanders of the jurisdiction's intent to amend its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6411 2003–04 |
Reducing hungerRequires all school districts to implement a school lunch program in each public school within its district if at least 25 percent of the students in the school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6478 2003–04 |
EphedrineMakes it a class C felony for a wholesaler to sell ephedrine products directly to consumers. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6501 2003–04 |
Students with disabilitiesRequires publishers to provide college instructional materials in an alternative format at the request of an institution for the purpose of accommodating students with disabilities. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6688 2003–04 |
Help kids speak lic plateEstablishes a "Helping Kids Speak" special license plate series. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6240 2003–04 |
Rural county tax incentivesA credit against tax liability under the business and occupation (B&O) tax is available to businesses that: - Provide information technology help desk services from rural counties; or - Develop or manufacture computer software... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 2004 |
| SB 6304 2003–04 |
Aluminum smelters tax reliefThe business and occupation (B&O) tax rate under manufacturing and wholesaling are reduced for aluminum smelters to 0.2904 percent through 2006. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 19, 2004 |