Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6326 1997–98 |
Student social security nos.School districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s Social Security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes, employment purposes (if the student is a school employee), school board-approved longitudinal... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6344 1997–98 |
Low-level radioactive wasteCounties affected by the transportation of waste classified as 11e(2) are given authority to recover reasonable fees to plan for and respond to the movement of such waste. When the transportation of 11e(2) waste goes through a... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6365 1997–98 |
False claims against gvrnmntA person who knowingly presents, or assists in the presentation of, a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty of at least $5,000, but not more... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6377 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufactured homesAn optional certified installation training program is provided. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to review and approve training programs conducted by private entities or local governments. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6391 1997–98 |
Public transportation infoThe names and other personally identifiable information maintained by public transit agencies regarding persons who participate in public transportation programs administered by the agency are exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6399 1997–98 |
Driver's license securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, the Department of Licensing (DOL) must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6510 1997–98 |
Drug paraphernaliaEvery person who sells or gives drug paraphernalia, in any form, to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a class I civil infraction. Permitting the sale or gift is also an infraction. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6517 1997–98 |
Deadly weapon sentence enhanThe sentence enhancements for crimes committed while armed with a firearm or with any deadly weapon are the same. Sentences are enhanced by an additional five years for a class A felony, three years for a class B felony, and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6525 1997–98 |
Vehicle liability insuranceOriginal vehicle licenses and license renewals may not be issued unless the applicant provides written proof of financial responsibility. Any person who provides false evidence of financial responsibility to the Department of... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6546 1997–98 |
School health services studyThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is required to continue the study on the provision of health services in Washington's public schools and to submit the study to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 1998. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6553 1997–98 |
Outdoor burningA permit for the purpose of burning storm or flood-related debris may be issued by the appropriate fire protection agency for any lands within the jurisdiction of the fire protection agency. The fire district must consult with... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6557 1997–98 |
Child care provider informtnDSHS establishes and maintains a toll-free number for communication of information related to child and family day care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6578 1997–98 |
Health care service contrctrHealth care service contractors are required to reimburse providers who perform health care services for a member or subscriber that is within the provider = s lawful scope of practice. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6593 1997–98 |
Finfish net-pen aquacultureThe Department of Natural Resources must study establishment of finfish net-pen aquaculture zones within the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean, which reduce land-use conflicts, minimize competition with other... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6596 1997–98 |
Regionl transportatn planngThe Regional Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board membership is expanded to include at least one member from the state Senate and the House of Representatives. RTPOs are required to provide a schedule of their... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6630 1997–98 |
Counselor continuing educatnStatutes concerning certification of counselors are amended to require 36 clock hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period immediately preceding renewal of certification, at least six hours of which... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6666 1997–98 |
Vehicle accidnt/drivers dutyThe driver of a vehicle involved in a noninjury accident must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway and freeway main lanes and adjacent areas. The driver must move the vehicle to an exit ramp shoulder, frontage... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6672 1997–98 |
Crimes against childrenPersons convicted of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse when the victim is under 16 years of age are guilty of a crime against a child. They must receive a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6678 1997–98 |
Highway access managementState law regulating access management is modified. Existing law is changed to require the access rights of property owners abutting the state highway system to be fairly considered with, instead of subordinate to, the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6684 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle officersCVEOs are granted the same law enforcement and arrest authority as commissioned WSP officers as it relates to commercial vehicles. This limited police authority does not grant CVEOs commissioned status, nor does it qualify... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6686 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsA minor who possesses cigarettes or tobacco products commits a class 3 civil infraction and is subject to a fine of up to $50 or participation in up to four hours of community service or both. A court may also require a minor... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6712 1997–98 |
Criminal mistreatmentCriminal mistreatment in the third degree is created. The crime occurs when a person commits an act of domestic violence within sight or sound of the victim = s or offender = s minor children. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6716 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDSHS may accept a recent FBI conviction records check requested by another government agency or military branch. A recent check is a check that is less than one year old. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5174 1997–98 |
Lind dryland research unitThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5257 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified" where such references exist. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |