Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6504 2007–08 |
SEPA waste discharge permitsExempts certain construction storm water projects from the State Environmental Policy Act. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6626 2007–08 |
Community empowerment zonesCreating a sales and use tax deferral program for eligible investment projects in community empowerment zones. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 14, 2008 |
| SB 5106 2007–08 |
Animal emergency operationsRequires the Washington Military Department to prepare animal emergency planning guidance for local jurisdictions as part of the state's comprehensive emergency management plan. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5271 2007–08 |
Special electionsEliminates special elections held in March and May and changes the date of the February special election to the second Tuesday. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5367 2007–08 |
Trade corps fellowshipCreates the Washington Trade Corps Fellowship Program at the University of Washington Center for International Business Education and Research. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5432 2007–08 |
Fire protection districtsAuthorizes the governing board of a fire protection district to be increased from three to either five or seven commissioners if a majority of the voters in the district approve a ballot proposition authorizing the increase in... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5517 2007–08 |
Personal needs allowanceThe Legislature establishes the PNA in statute and intends to increase it annually to reflect federal Social Security cost of living adjustments. The change applies to Medicaid residents in institutional and community settings... | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5714 2007–08 |
Spanish & Chinese languagesCreates a pilot program for Spanish and Chinese language instruction in elementary schools. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 5723 2007–08 |
Agricultural worker safetyCreates the Community Agricultural Worker Safety Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6183 2007–08 |
First-class school districtsProvides first-class school districts the same election process available to second-class school districts to change from director districts to a combination of director districts and at-large directors. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6184 2007–08 |
Most serious offensesAdds an out-of-state felony conviction to the list of "most serious offenses" if the offense has a minimum sentence of 10 years or more and was committed with sexual motivation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6260 2007–08 |
Outdoor recreationAllows the Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide additional fishing and hunting opportunities to terminally ill individuals without charge, including the transfer of special permits and the provision of licenses without charge. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6283 2007–08 |
Apple commission membershipMakes changes regarding replacement and removal of commissioners on the Washington State Apple Advertising Commission. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6284 2007–08 |
Dairy products commissionMakes changes regarding the composition of the Washington Dairy Products Commission (Commission). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6323 2007–08 |
Business tax incentives(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that for purposes of tax credits for eligible business projects in rural counties: (1) The department of revenue shall not allow any credits which would cause the total to exceed... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6364 2007–08 |
Long-term care insuranceAdopts model legislation developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners related to long-term care insurance. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6367 2007–08 |
Child protective servicesRequires a background check be conducted whenever the Department of Social and Health Services' Child Protective Services unit is investigating and responding to allegations of child sexual abuse. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6386 2007–08 |
Minor's info publicationA new crime is created prohibiting the knowing publication of information relating to the location of children or a place where children regularly gather, or the specific time and location in which children or a particular... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6395 2007–08 |
Orca whale protectionProhibits people and their vessels from being within 300 feet of or feeding any southern orca whale without an express exemption. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6405 2007–08 |
Flood water rescue liabilityA person is liable for the cost of being rescued from flood waters on a highway if the person who was rescued intentionally ignored warning signs. The person must not be liable for the cost of the rescue if ignoring the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6448 2007–08 |
Behavior support servicesCreates a program to provide services for children with developmental disabilities who exhibit intense behaviors. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6450 2007–08 |
Performance audit costsRevenues from the performance audits of government account must be used for the cost of the performance audits, including reimbursing school districts and educational service districts for the costs incurred by school... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6453 2007–08 |
Education record releaseRequires that the education records of students who are dependent be transmitted to the Department of Social and Health Services within two school days after the record request is received. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6466 2007–08 |
Teaching Spanish and ChineseA task force is created to inventory world language programs, curricula, materials, and professional development currently available in Washington and make recommendations on how to increase quality programs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |
| SB 6470 2007–08 |
Patients with disabilitiesEstablishes a grant program to support research and training projects to improve services to people with developmental disabilities provided by health care providers. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2008 |