Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5883 1993–94 |
Running start programThe reimbursement from school districts to community or technical colleges for students in the Running Start program will be calculated and allocated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in accordance with applicable... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5917 1993–94 |
Rail freight serviceThe rail freight service statute is modified and reorganized. The DOT is directed to establish criteria to better prioritize rail preservation projects under the Essential Rail Assistance Program. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5479 1993–94 |
Children's dayA Washington State Children's Day is created. It will be observed on the second Sunday in October, but will not be treated as a legal holiday. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5612 1993–94 |
Transportatn improvement brdThe Transportation Improvement Board is increased to 18 members and is modified as follows: --A public member appointed by the Secretary of Transportation is added; --The DOT Assistant Secretary for Highways is removed; --A... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5082 1993–94 |
Poultry farming regulationsLegislative recognition is given that raising ratites is an agricultural pursuit. Ratites are included in the definition of poultry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5378 1993–94 |
Horticultural plants/faciltyIt is clarified that the definition of horticultural plant includes cuttings, budsticks, scion wood and similar plant parts used for propagative purposes. The term "turf" is defined. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5535 1993–94 |
Truck taxationThe motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) rate is increased from 2.2 percent to 2.78 percent for any truck-type power unit used in combination with a trailer to transport loads in excess of 40,000 pounds combined gross weight. This... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5660 1993–94 |
Citizens' exchange programThe Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Economic Development, Department of Agriculture, economic development consultants, the consular corps, and other international trade organizations is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5699 1993–94 |
Pacific NW economic regionThe organizational structure of the PNWER is modified. The delegate council is expanded to include the Governor or Governor's designee from each participating state and the premier or premier's designee from each participating... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5744 1993–94 |
State highway system streetsThe population threshold at which cities and towns must assume additional responsibility for their streets that are part of the highway system is raised to 22,500. Once a city or town is determined to have exceeded the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5262 1993–94 |
Beef commissionThe number of members of the Beef Commission is reduced to five, one person to represent each of the five segments of the industry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5482 1993–94 |
Mobile home park tenantsQualified tenant organizations, consisting of 60 percent of the tenants in a mobile home park, that provide a written notice to the mobile home park owner of their intention to purchase the park must be notified by the park... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5487 1993–94 |
Agister liensThe process of perfecting an agister lien is modified. An agister must post notice of the lien on the premises where the animal or animals are being kept, send a copy of the posted lien notice to the owner, and conduct a UCC... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5572 1993–94 |
Transportation/environmentThe Department of Transportation is authorized to undertake a pilot program to assess the costs of environmental elements of a representative sampling of transportation projects in at least one transportation district. The... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5896 1993–94 |
Public restroom facilitiesAny county is allowed to use the 2 percent hotel/motel tax for the provision of public restroom facilities, if these restrooms are available for use by visitors. The application of this act is limited to Pierce County. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5956 1993–94 |
Ethics in government/campaigA Commission on Ethics in Government and Campaign Practices is established. The commission shall study and make recommendations on legislation to: (a) promote public trust and confidence in government; (b) promote fair... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 12, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| HB 2025 1991–92 |
Employee payroll deductionsPublic employees may authorize deductions for payments to banks, savings banks, or savings and loan associations. Payments to any of these institutions would be allowed if two conditions are met: 1) the institution must be... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2552 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1991 capital budget is amended to modify previously authorized capital projects and to authorize new projects for the agencies and institutions of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 233, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |