Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5031 1991–92 |
Crime stoppers asstnce offceThe Attorney General is required to establish a Crime Stoppers Assistance Office. This office must work in conjunction with local Crime Stoppers' organizations, sheriffs, and police chiefs to design local Crime Stoppers... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5055 1991–92 |
Hazardous waste clean-upWhen a release of a significant amount of hazardous substance has been found by the Department of Ecology, the property owner shall place a notice in the real property records kept in the county auditor's office where the... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5062 1991–92 |
Utility availability/platsEvery plat must be accompanied by a certificate rather than an affidavit, signed by the person filing the plat, identifying in general the type, availability and proximity of the specified utilities, rather than their precise... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5067 1991–92 |
Chnging intoxication standrdThe illegal per se level of breath and blood alcohol concentration is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08 for DWI offenses. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5069 1991–92 |
Underage intoxication stndrdThe per se standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. The new standard is: (1) any amount more than 0.04 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath; or (2) any amount more than 0.04 percent or more by weight... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5150 1991–92 |
Campaign finance reportingThe campaign finance provisions of the Public Disclosure Act are revised in a number of areas. The threshold for campaign contributions that may be deposited without identifying the contributor is raised to $50. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5300 1991–92 |
Fisheries B & O taxThe initial wholesale or retail sale in this state of fish caught outside the waters of the state by the person who caught the fish is exempt from the state business and occupation tax. The exemption only applies to the sale... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5302 1991–92 |
Salmon production emphasisThe production of salmon is the primary mission of the Department of Fisheries. During times when the department faces budget cutbacks, the production of salmon shall not be reduced. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5335 1991–92 |
Emerg med serv dist benefitsVolunteer emergency medical district workers are covered under the existing volunteer firefighters' relief and pension provisions. A board of trustees in each county with an emergency medical district administers the pension... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5371 1991–92 |
Retired physicians/med servcThe Secretary of Health is authorized to issue a limited license to qualified retired physicians that will permit the physician to provide free medical care to low-income citizens at a registered low-income or nonprofit health... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5375 1991–92 |
Teachers masters degree elimThe masters degree requirement for continuing teacher certification is repealed. The initial certificate is valid for seven years and may be reinstated pursuant to State Board of Education rules. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5457 1991–92 |
HIV/employer notificationIf the absence of HIV infection is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job in question, any person who knows or should have known that they are infected with HIV must notify their employer or the principal... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5559 1991–92 |
Landlord-tenant dutiesLocal landlord-tenant ordinances that are inconsistent with state law are preempted and repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5566 1991–92 |
Construction contract provisAn "additional insured" endorsement on a liability insurance policy covering bodily injury or damage to property caused by the procuring general contractor, subcontractor, or specialty contractor is valid and enforceable.... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5644 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment regulatnA new chapter is created for the regulation of adult entertainment businesses. Every owner, operator or manager of an adult entertainment business is required to obtain a business license from the Department of Licensing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5666 1991–92 |
Salmon/steelhead protectionThe Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife shall remove or destroy nonendangered marine mammals which prey upon salmon or steelhead. The departments shall pursue all available options to gain authority to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5702 1991–92 |
Caseload forecastingThe redesignated Economic, Revenue and Caseload Forecast Council employs the caseload forecast supervisor. The caseload forecast supervisor prepares an official, an optimistic and a pessimistic caseload forecast four times each year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5746 1991–92 |
Environ protectn requiremntsThe Department of Ecology may designate one or more employees as a technical assistance officer, and organize them into one or more technical assistance units. Their duties are to provide technical assistance for the voluntary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5759 1991–92 |
Funeral establishmnt regultnThe funeral directors and embalmers account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. All fees received by the Department of Licensing for activities related to the licensing and registration of funeral directors and... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5810 1991–92 |
Affordable housingThe Legislature finds that there is a tremendous need for new housing resources and that there are benefits to permitting the creation of second-family residential units on existing single-family lots. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5848 1991–92 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption amount is increased to $35,000. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5929 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionMeals sold by nonprofit organizations for fundraising purposes are exempt from B&O taxes and sales and use taxes if the meals are served no more than once a week. The $1,000 income limit for bazaars and rummage sale is eliminated. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6011 1991–92 |
Desert Storm veteran beneftsThe general definition of "period of war" is expanded to include the period beginning on August 2, 1990 and ending on an undetermined date, designated as "Desert Storm" or any operation following from it. A similar change is... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |