Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5666 2003–04 |
Defining veteranThe definition of veteran is amended to include United States documented merchant mariners with service aboard oceangoing vessels operated by the Department of Defense, or its agents, in Korean territorial waters from June 25,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5687 2003–04 |
Medical devicesExempts certain medical devices from electrical licensing and certification requirements. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5695 2003–04 |
Buildings/ criminal activityCreates a criminal activity nuisance law. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5696 2003–04 |
Sheepherder housingSheepherders are exempt from the definition of "agricultural employer" for the purposes of regulation of temporary farmworker housing for mobile range sheepherders. The Department of Labor and Industries must not enforce... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5764 2003–04 |
Public water fluoridationA group A water system, as defined in RCW 70.119.020, not currently adding fluoridation compounds to its water can add such compounds only upon an affirmative vote of the system's customers or the system's elected local governing body. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5841 2003–04 |
County taxationAuthority is given to counties to impose an excise tax on non-Washington residents who work in the county. The amount of tax is based on the actual benefits that the employee receives from the county, including police... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5845 2003–04 |
School demonstration projectThe Board may authorize up to 20 demonstration projects valued over $5 million, of which only two demonstration projects must be valued between $5 and $10 million. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5895 2003–04 |
Apple commissionThe total number of Washington Apple Commission members is increased from 13 to 15. The two new members are both growers, with one coming from grower district number two and the other coming from grower district number three. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5909 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityEstablishes the Priorities of Government Oversight Board to prioritize conduct up to two performance audits each year of a high priority government program, and an activity assessment of one or more lower-priority programs. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5910 2003–04 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides operators or users of sport shooting ranges immunity from civil liability or criminal prosecution in matters relating to noise or nuisance if the range is in compliance with any noise control laws or ordinances that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5969 2003–04 |
Skagit countyIncluded in the legislative findings are the requirements in state law to protect fish habitat under the hydraulics code and to protect both fish habitat and agricultural land designated by the county as having long-term... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5971 2003–04 |
Residential habilitationCloses Fircrest School during the 2003-05 biennium and offers residents the choice of placement at another residential habilitation center, community services, or, if appropriate, a nursing facility. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6257 2003–04 |
Personal informationThe statute pertaining to records that are exempt from public disclosure includes personal cellular telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and personal electronic mail addresses of employees or volunteers of a public... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6278 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS/ killed in actionThe survivor benefit paid from a member's earned retirement benefit to survivors of LEOFF 2 members killed in the course of employment is not subject to an early retirement actuarial reduction. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6288 2003–04 |
Tribes/CERBReferences to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities," the section of the CERB statute relating to grants, and the section relating to application for CERB funds. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6289 2003–04 |
Students/prescription drugsAdministrators, teachers, and school employees who are not a qualified medical professional in public or private kindergarten through twelfth grade schools are prohibited from recommending a student seek a prescription for a... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6306 2003–04 |
Rule change noticeA summary of the statements of inquiry may be sent to parties who request receipt of the agency's statement of inquiry. A four-year pilot project is established that requires at least ten agencies to send the required three... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6310 2003–04 |
Commodity commissionsThe procedure for changing marketing orders and the level of assessment is modified for commodity commissions formed under the 1955 Enabling Act. The substance of a petition must set out in detail and be mailed to all affected... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6311 2003–04 |
Edu service districtsAn exception is provided to the prohibition on a school district officer to benefit from a contract entered into their office. The exception permits a spouse of a school district officer to be employed by an educational... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6316 2003–04 |
Jury source listFor superior courts located in counties with more than one superior court facility, and separate case assignment areas for each facility, the jury source list may be divided into jury assignment areas. The jury source list for... | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6510 2003–04 |
Farms for the futureThe farms for the future of Washington account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Revenues to the account must consist of appropriations made by the Legislature and other federal, regional, local or private... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6589 2003–04 |
Child dependencyThe court can order an expert evaluation of the parties to a dependency. The parties and the court must agree upon the individual expert evaluator or the court is permitted to make the selection. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 6677 2003–04 |
Workers' compensationThe above rule applies to workers under age 62 whose entitlement to total disability benefits begins before January 2, 1983, workers under age 65 whose entitlement to total disability benefits begins after January 1, 1983, and... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| SB 5027 2003–04 |
Watershed planningAllows planning units to coordinate and oversee the implementation of watershed plans and authorizes a grant program for these activities. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2004 |
| SB 5162 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationRegulation of private, nonprofit transportation providers by the UTC is extended to private, for-profit providers. Private, for-profit special needs transportation providers are exempt from for-hire statutes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2004 |