Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5062 2005–06 |
Organic foods commission actDeclares that the marketing of organic foods within this state is affected with a public interest. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5071 2005–06 |
Student assessmentsThe requirement that each public school student in the third, sixth, and ninth grades take a norm-referenced achievement test is repealed. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5072 2005–06 |
Education boardsRevises the powers, duties, and membership of the state board of education and the Washington professional educator standards board and eliminates the academic achievement and accountability commission. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5075 2005–06 |
Promise scholarship programAmends RCW 28B.119.010 relating to academic eligibility for the Washington promise scholarship program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5076 2005–06 |
College in high schoolFinds that: (1) Many high school students who wish to earn college credits are unable to participate in the running start program because they live in areas that do not have local colleges; and some students who would like to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5095 2005–06 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Legislature intends to improve the process of regulating construction in state waters with policy measures that improve predictability for entities that work in state waters, and make the best use of limited state... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5113 2005–06 |
Water storage facilitiesA provision is added to the Water Code that specifically exempts from the Water Code[rsquo ]s mandatory permitting process the storage and beneficial use of rain water collected in barrels and cisterns where the water is... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5114 2005–06 |
Smoking near public placesProhibits smoking within thirty-five feet of a public place. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5115 2005–06 |
Traffic signal devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device manufactured, or intentionally modified, for the purpose of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5116 2005–06 |
Skate parksAny person using or riding a skateboard, bicycle, scooter, or roller skates within a publicly owned or operated skate park is required to wear an approved protective helmet. An "approved protective helmet" is a head covering... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5123 2005–06 |
Sale of precursor drugsBefore selling or transferring a drug or cosmetic that contains ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, a retailer or other person must require photo identification showing the date of birth of the receiver and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5124 2005–06 |
Government performanceThe Citizen Oversight Board (Board) is established to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in state government. The Board consists of seven members: the state auditor; the chair of JLARC; one member selected... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5129 2005–06 |
Sexually violent predatorsAmends RCW 71.09.025 and 71.09.030 relating to civilly committing sexually violent predators who are involuntarily committed under chapter 10.77 RCW. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5130 2005–06 |
Secure transition facilitiesDSHS must develop a transportation route plan for those residents of the secure community transition facility on McNeil Island who are permitted to leave the island. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5131 2005–06 |
Firearms/insanityA verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity must be considered the same as a verdict of guilty for purposes of a person's right to possess a firearm. Information and records regarding involuntary commitment for mental health... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5170 2005–06 |
Law enforcement officersRequires the Washington state patrol to adopt personnel policies that ensure that patrol officers do not improperly use their position or authority as patrol officers in dealing with personal matters, legal or otherwise, or in... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5174 2005–06 |
Customized wrk frce trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5184 2005–06 |
Law enforcement costsWhen a state hospital is located within the limits of a city or town, and that city or town has recurrent law enforcement costs associated with the state hospital the city or town may request reimbursement from DSHS. DSHS and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5188 2005–06 |
Children's environmentl hlthThe Children's Environmental Health and Protections Advisory Council is created. Membership includes 15 people representing the Legislature, several state agencies, parents of children who have been identified as having been... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5189 2005–06 |
Childhood lead exposureThe Department of Health is directed to implement a public health education program aimed at reducing childhood exposure to lead in residential settings. The program should especially focus on older housing stock and the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5191 2005–06 |
K-12 finance studyThe K-12 finance study executive committee is created to conduct a comprehensive K-12 education finance study. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5208 2005–06 |
State patrol officer wagesThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate in matters of pay and wage level. For purposes of negotiating, the state must be represented by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5209 2005–06 |
Antiharassment ordersA third violation of a civil anti-harassment protection order is a class C felony. The first two convictions may involve the same victim or other victims that are specifically protected by the anti-harassment orders the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5218 2005–06 |
Temporary staffing servicesRevises the taxation of temporary staffing services. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5228 2005–06 |
Wild on WA license platesThe Department of Licensing must issue a special license plate displaying a symbol or artwork symbolizing wildlife viewing in Washington state. An applicant for a "Wild on Washington" license plate must pay an initial fee of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |