Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5877 2003–04 |
Learning assistance programRefocuses the state's Learning Assistance Program to encourage the use of assessment data in program design and promote more effective programs for struggling students. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 18, 2004 |
| SB 6211 2003–04 |
School district leviesIncreases certain districts' levy bases for purposes of calculating levy authority in calendar year 2005 by an additional per pupil adjustment inflator specified in the budget bill. The increase applies only to those districts... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 18, 2004 |
| SB 6245 2003–04 |
Residency teacher certCreates a fourth route to alternative certification for people with baccalaureate degrees who are employed as substitute teachers or who have conditional teaching certificates. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 18, 2004 |
| SB 6161 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmnRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| SB 6384 2003–04 |
Domestic violence offendersAuthorizes superior, district, and municipal courts to impose a penalty (up to $100) on any person convicted of a domestic violence crime, to be used for domestic violence advocacy, prevention, and prosecution programs in the... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| SB 6255 2003–04 |
Criminal background checksRequires the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) to conduct a study on how to improve the criminal | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 6578 2003–04 |
Military leave of absenceState employees who belong to the National Guard or armed forces reserves are eligible for up to two years of additional military leave when mobilized for a period exceeding 30 days under Title 10 or Title 32 active service.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 2004 |
| SB 5257 2003–04 |
Rule adoption proceduresRequires the Governor to sign all significant legislative rules adopted by agencies that have agency heads appointed by the Governor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5270 2003–04 |
Law enforcement mobilizationCreating a law enforcement mobilization policy board and plan. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5364 2003–04 |
Community revitalization finExpands the community revitalization program to allow local governments to finance public improvements within an increment area using increases in local sales and use tax revenues, as well as matching state sales and use tax... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5378 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationChanges are made to the calculation of wages and time-loss benefits. Calculation of Wages . Wages are defined as the gross renumeration paid in cash by the employer to the worker for services performed for a pay period, before... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5431 2003–04 |
Commercial driver drug testsRequires employers of commercial drivers to report to the Department of Licensing when a commercial driver refuses to take a drug or alcohol test, if the refusal has not been reported by the medical review officer or blood... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5585 2003–04 |
Trans benefit districtThe law governing transportation benefit districts is expanded. Establishment of TBDs: TBDs may only be formed in areas outside of a county with a population greater than 1.5 million and any adjoining counties with a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5597 2003–04 |
Tobacco product samplingDistribution of samples of tobacco products to members of the public is prohibited. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 5697 2003–04 |
Minimum wageThe Legislature declares that mandatory minimum wage increases, combined with other factors, force businesses to eliminate jobs and hire fewer employees. The minimum wage rate must be adjusted by the rate of inflation for... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6082 2003–04 |
Habitat conservation programAdds a category for riparian protection to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (to the existing categories for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation.) | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6108 2003–04 |
Applying pesticidesConverts a pilot project for authorizing certain limited pesticide application licenses into a permanent program, and expands the program to include all of eastern Washington. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6109 2003–04 |
Animal identification systemAllows the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to adopt rules to establish a system of animal identification to support the agriculture industry in meeting federal requirements, and establishes limitations on... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6126 2003–04 |
Apple commissionDeclares the Washington Apple Commission (Commission) is a state agency and authorizes certain activities by the Commission on behalf of the state government. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6127 2003–04 |
Washington state agricultureAllows the Department of Agriculture (WSDA) to cooperate with others to establish a private, nonprofit corporation to carry out the purposes of the "Heart of Washington" program and establishes requirements for the corporation. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6132 2003–04 |
Solar energy incentivesThe B&O tax for businesses manufacturing solar modules is set at a rate equal to the value of the product multiplied by 0.275 percent. Additionally, if the manufacturer locates in a county with an unemployment rate of greater... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6138 2003–04 |
Education master planRequiring four legislative committees to collaboratively prepare a set of recommendations to the Legislature on the creation of a master plan for prekindergarten through university education. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6165 2003–04 |
Promise scholarshipsPermits the Higher Education Coordinating Board to allow the Promise Scholarship to be used at institutions of higher education in border counties of Oregon and Idaho for students with special needs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6180 2003–04 |
Genetic testing/employmentProhibits employers from requiring their employees submit genetic information or submit to genetic screening as a condition of employment. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 11, 2004 |