Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marcus Gaspard
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5500 1995–96 |
Execution methodThe death penalty is carried out by lethal injection, unless the defendant chooses hanging. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 5322 1995–96 |
Death benefit awardLaw enforcement officers and fire fighters who are members of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plans I and II, volunteer fire fighters, members of the Washington State Patrol Retirement... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5837 1995–96 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsThe following 128 gubernatorial appointments are no longer subject to confirmation by the Senate: Sentencing Guidelines Commission 12 Clemency and Pardons Board 5 Indeterminate Sentence and Review Board 7 Juvenile Disposition... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5947 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe biennial budget submitted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges includes the cost to fund faculty increments calculated based on an estimate of turnover savings which may be applied to the cost. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5080 1995–96 |
Fraud/driver's license/identThe Legislature finds that there are many fraudulent transactions involving the use of documents that misrepresent the identity of the person. The most widely accepted form of identification is a driver's license. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6085 1995–96 |
Baseball stadium financingState and local financing is provided for a baseball stadium with natural turf and a retractable roof, to be constructed in the largest city in a county with a population of one million or more. Based on current population... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 5004 1995–96 |
Washington park arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5015 1995–96 |
Retirement contribution rateEvery two years, beginning in 1995, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council will adopt the long-term economic assumptions to be used in setting the employer contribution rates for the Public Employees' Retirement System, the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5170 1995–96 |
Juvenile records/school distThe appropriate school district is to be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who has committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain circumstances. The circumstances... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5172 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe State Auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee, is responsible for obtaining the services of a private firm to conduct performance audits of the State Investment Board. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5177 1995–96 |
Crime victims restitutionThe Legislature finds that mediation can have beneficial results, including allowing victims an opportunity to confront offenders and to feel a sense of involvement in the case, increasing offenders' compliance with... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5192 1995–96 |
Rule-making processGrants of Rule-making Authority. An agency is prohibited from relying solely on a statute's statement of intent or purpose, or on the agency's enabling statute, as legislative authority to adopt a rule. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5193 1995–96 |
Rules voluntary complianceAll agencies must develop programs to encourage voluntary compliance by providing technical assistance consistent with statutory requirements and the limits of the agency's budget. The programs must include, but are not... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5194 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water qualty autThe sunset provisions relating to the Authority are repealed and a new sunset date of June 30, 2002 is adopted. The requirement that appointed members be selected from each congressional district around the Sound is replaced... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5197 1995–96 |
JOBS program participationJOBS program participation is mandatory for all non-exempt recipients. "Good cause" criteria may exempt some recipients from participating. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5264 1995–96 |
Liquor purchase identificatnUnited States armed forces identification cards issued to active duty personnel, reservists, retired personnel and military dependents are allowed as proof of age for the purchase of alcohol. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5354 1995–96 |
DUI/minor passengersPenalties are enhanced when the offenses of driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs include having a child under the age of 18 in the vehicle. Mandatory penalties for a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5467 1995–96 |
Supreme court sizeThe number of judges on the Supreme Court is reduced from nine to seven. Vacancies on the court are not filled until the number of judges is reduced to seven. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5472 1995–96 |
Utility liensUpon a properly presented written request from an escrow agent or owner of a property, utilities operated by cities, towns or counties must provide an estimated or actual final billing for unpaid utility charges against any... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5489 1995–96 |
Growth management planningPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5554 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe duties and responsibilities owed by a real estate licensee to a principal or to another consumer are established. A licensee represents only the principal unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |