Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5753 1999–00 |
Reading incentive awardsDeclares that a reading incentive program to compensate parents of first grade students who have achieved appropriate reading accuracy and fluency skills is created. The program shall be administered as follows: (1) Before the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5756 1999–00 |
Opportunity schools programThe opportunity school program is established. A majority of the school board may vote to become an opportunity district. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5763 1999–00 |
Coin-operated laundry faciliThe sales tax exemption is expanded to include all coin-operated laundry facilities. The removal of the sales tax results in a change of the B&O tax classification from retailing back to service. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5775 1999–00 |
Long-term care ombudsmn progProvides that a trained volunteer long-term care ombudsman may identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of long-term care facilities relating to action, inaction, or decisions, which may... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5778 1999–00 |
Disease outbreak respns fundLegislative findings are made. The Communicable Disease/Tuberculosis Detention Emergency Account is created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5783 1999–00 |
School nurse/student ratiosBeginning with the 1999-2000 school year, each school district must maintain a ratio of not less than one school nurse for every 1,500 full-time students. In the year 2000-01, the ratio must be not less than one nurse for... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5788 1999–00 |
School district organizationA master planned community is defined as one that was developed after January 1, 1985, and contains over 1,500 dwelling units. The governing body of the area where the master planned community is located may call for a special... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5795 1999–00 |
Camps & retreat centers/taxDeclares that all real and personal property owned by a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3)) that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5801 1999–00 |
Senior/retired property taxDeclares that, RCW 84.36.381 notwithstanding, a person who otherwise qualifies under RCW 84.36.381 may apply for exemption by February 15th of the year in which the taxes are payable if the person owns the property by February... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5804 1999–00 |
Water rights changeA change from one agricultural use to another does not constitute a change in purpose of use. Agricultural use is defined as use of water for commercial production of an agricultural commodity, including horticultural,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5807 1999–00 |
Retired/disabld health careRetired or disabled school district and educational service district employees, or retired state employees, who are receiving a state retirement allowance as of September 30, 1993, and their dependents may purchase health care... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5808 1999–00 |
Retired/disabld health benefBeginning January 1, 2002, and each January 1 thereafter, the health insurance subsidy that is provided to disabled or retired employees who are eligible for Medicare must be based on the average of the actual costs from the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5820 1999–00 |
Teachers' retiremnt/militaryProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5826 1999–00 |
Open space rights acquisitnLiability for back taxes is increased from the tax benefit over the previous seven years to the tax benefit over the previous 10 years. Thirty percent of the back taxes, penalties, and interest is distributed to the county and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5834 1999–00 |
In-home care servicesFinds that the quality of in-home care service is being jeopardized by many factors, including low wages and benefits paid to home care workers, high costs borne by agencies contracting with the state to provide these... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5835 1999–00 |
Foster care respite servicesDirects the department of social and health services, in concert with community-based organizations, to develop a plan for a comprehensive respite care system for children and families. In developing the plan, the department... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5836 1999–00 |
Foster parent supportThe basic reimbursement rate for foster children is raised by $3 per day. The foster child clothing allowance is established as $200 per year. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5867 1999–00 |
Workers' comp rating planThe department's retrospective rating plan is statutorily mandated. Participating employers or groups of employers must comply with the department's rules. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5868 1999–00 |
Agricultural burning reductnDeclares an intent to provide tax exemptions and credits to encourage alternatives to the field burning of cereal grains and field and turf grass grown for seed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5887 1999–00 |
Disabled veterans/prop taxAuthorizes a property tax exemption to veterans with service-connected disabilities. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5895 1999–00 |
Clothing & footwear/sales txFor the period August 15, 1999, through August 21, 1999, clothing and footwear for human use under $50 per item is exempt from sales and use tax. The exemption includes fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, zippers, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5896 1999–00 |
Salmon & water/forest practcThe changes in laws and rules contemplated by this bill constitute a comprehensive and coordinated program to provide substantial and sufficient contributions to salmon and water quality enhancement in areas impacted by forest... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5898 1999–00 |
Hepatitis A immunizatns/taxProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by this chapter, for any taxpayer required to be licensed by RCW 69.07.040, the cost to the taxpayer of providing hepatitis A immunizations to the taxpayer's full and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5901 1999–00 |
Rec land owner liabilityProvides that any public or private landowner, or others in lawful possession and control of the land, may charge an administrative fee of up to twenty-five dollars for the cutting, gathering, and removing of firewood from the land. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5904 1999–00 |
Tort claims revolving fundFunding for tort defense services, pre-1990 tort payments, and post-1990 tort payments are combined in a single fund, the Liability Account. Funding for the account is provided by premiums paid by state agencies based on an... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |