Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marcus Gaspard
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6608 1993–94 |
Health/social servces B&O txThe bill clarifies that state-operated hospitals are subject to the B&O tax. The B&O tax rate applicable to for-profit hospitals is reduced to 1.5 percent and the revenues are deposited into the Health Services Account. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| SB 5029 1993–94 |
Prop tax increase deferralSpecifies a formula for determining the portion of property taxes eligible for deferral. Designates criteria for eligibility for deferral of taxes. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5030 1993–94 |
Residence valuation/prop taxDesignates a formula for determining the taxable valuation of the residence. Takes effect for taxes levied for collection in 1994 and thereafter. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5074 1993–94 |
Political advertisingThe Public Disclosure Act is amended to prevent the use of false or misleading campaign advertising during the final days of a primary, special, or general election campaign. No later than ten days prior to any primary,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5102 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor Community CollgAn appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund is given to Grays Harbor College for the biennium ending June 30, 1993 to fund 225 FTE students for winter and spring quarters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5129 1993–94 |
Educational service distrctsEducational service districts are authorized to provide services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not conflict with other... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5131 1993–94 |
Confiscated firearmsNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5200 1993–94 |
Prvt whistleblowers prot actPrivate employers are prohibited from taking retaliatory action against employees for certain protected reporting. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5203 1993–94 |
Employment/training servicesThe Washington benefit reserve trust fund is created by setting aside 20 percent of existing employer unemployment taxes. The fund is to be administered by the Commissioner of Employment Security solely for payment of... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5234 1993–94 |
Vacancies in elective officeWhen a vacancy exists for one of three county commissioner positions, the vacancy is filled in accordance with Article II, Section 15 of the State Constitution. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5246 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5285 1993–94 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is increased from nine to 11 voting members. The two additional members increase the total legislative representation to four members. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5294 1993–94 |
LEOFF provisions recodifiedThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5305 1993–94 |
School/library electionsSJR 8209, the State Constitutional amendment that provides for a simple majority of voters to authorize school district and library district levies and bonds is implemented, if SJR 8209 is approved by the voters at the state... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5306 1993–94 |
Education reformCommunity Selection of Local Education Program . Each school district board of directors may authorize a school or schools in the district to participate in the performance-based education system to be developed by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5364 1993–94 |
Local criminal justice fundsThe state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax distributions to counties and cities for criminal justice programs are continued indefinitely. The county authorization for a one-tenth of 1 percent sales tax for criminal justice programs is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5373 1993–94 |
Legislative budget committeeThe Legislative Budget Committee is renamed the Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5398 1993–94 |
Primary voters' pamphletThe Secretary of State must publish a candidates' pamphlet as soon as possible before each state primary election. The pamphlet contains photographs and campaign statements of candidates who wish to be included, together with... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5399 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject such... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5400 1993–94 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5453 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsThe state Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) distribution to counties for criminal justice programs is continued indefinitely. The state MVET distribution to cities based on crime rates in excess of 125 percent of the statewide... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5507 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II provisionsMembers of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II may retire with full benefits at age 50 with five years of service. Members of LEOFF II who become disabled may receive a disability... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5573 1993–94 |
Legislative rules reviewThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee (JARRC) is to appoint an executive director and general counsel, and may employ additional staff as necessary to carry out its duties. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5654 1993–94 |
Electricians/continuing educRequires satisfactory completion of an annual eight-hour continuing education course. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |