Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2560 1991–92 |
Senior environmental corpsThe Senior Environmental Corps is established in the Department of Community Development (DCD). The corps shall carry out projects that focus on natural, environmental, and recreational resources. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2554 1991–92 |
Erotic sound recordingsErotic sound recordings are added to the definition of "erotic material" that may not be sold, distributed or exhibited to minors. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2821 1991–92 |
Timber impact area communityThe definition of timber impact area in the timber programs created by the 1991 legislation is broadened to include communities that are socially and economically integrated with those areas meeting the current definition. The... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1073 1991–92 |
Voter regist/hi school studnWith the assistance of the Secretary of State and county auditors, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop a voter registration and education program for high school students. Information regarding the program... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1153 1991–92 |
Littering penaltiesPenalties for littering are changed. Littering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1183 1991–92 |
Negligent driving provisionsThe crime of first-degree negligent driving is created. The crime consists of negligent driving while having consumed alcohol or drugs, but in an amount insufficient to constitute DWI. The penalties for first-degree negligent... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1225 1991–92 |
Low-income housing valuationCounties are authorized to base valuation of property with buildings that are devoted primarily to low-income housing and contain at least three low-income dwelling units, or mobile home parks that contain at least three... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1409 1991–92 |
Higher ed mandatory retirmntThe mandatory retirement age for faculty members and designated employees at state universities, regional universities, The Evergreen State College and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges is eliminated... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1462 1991–92 |
Dangerous dogsIf there is probable cause to believe that a dog poses an immediate threat to public safety, an animal control officer must seize and impound the dog pending a hearing. Limitations are placed on local regulation of dangerous... | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1676 1991–92 |
DWI punitive liabilityPunitive damages may be imposed against a driver who injures or kills another in an accident that is proximately caused by the driver while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Each person the defendant injures or kills... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1715 1991–92 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff is to be a nonpartisan office unless the position is declared to be partisan by the county's home rule charter. All elections for county sheriff are nonpartisan unless a county's home role charter... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1903 1991–92 |
Handgun trigger-lock deviceA licensed firearms dealer is prohibited from selling a handgun unless the dealer offers to sell the purchaser a trigger-locking device and explain its operation. The dealer must obtain from the purchaser a receipt for the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1985 1991–92 |
Teacher eductn/child abuseTeacher candidates are required to complete a minimum of 10 clock hours of course work or an in-service program on child abuse issues. The course must be taken by persons enrolled in teacher education programs, or before... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2013 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoints to assist in detecting and prosecuting drivers for DWI. Criteria are imposed for the conduct of checkpoints. Judicial review... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2257 1991–92 |
Intrntl trade in frst prdctsCINTRAFOR is reauthorized with modifications and remains in the sunset process until June 30, 1997. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2296 1991–92 |
Under-age persons/alcoholIt is a misdemeanor for a person under the age of 21 to be in public, or in a car that is in a public place, while exhibiting the effects of having consumed alcohol. The effects of consuming alcohol are demonstrated by the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2308 1991–92 |
State employee child careA state employee child care program is established in the Department of Personnel. The program will establish a flexible set of child care services and policies designed to meet the child care needs of state employees. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2315 1991–92 |
Horticultural nursery resrchThe Director of Agriculture may, with the advice of the nursery advisory committee, establish by rule a surcharge on nursery dealer license fees. The annual surcharge on a license fee may not exceed 20 percent of the amount of... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2326 1991–92 |
Delinquent prop tax paymentInterest and penalties for delinquent property taxes will not be charged a property owner who has removed a mortgage lien by filing a record of satisfaction or release of the mortgage with the county auditor and has not... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2338 1991–92 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services, in addition to city and town research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2341 1991–92 |
Hospital charges disclosureThere is a legislative finding that the disclosure of charges for hospital services ordered by physicians and other health providers for in-patients may make providers more aware of the cost consequences. This may result in a... | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2346 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org property useThe prohibition against using nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities is relaxed. Using the property for casual and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |