Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6009 2005–06 |
State board of healthAdds a tribal representative to the state board of health. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6011 2005–06 |
Nerve conduction testsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to confine the performance of nerve conduction tests to persons licensed under chapters 18.71 and 18.57 RCW or delegated by persons licensed under chapters 18.71 and 18.57 RCW.... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6018 2005–06 |
Small business assist progFinds that many small employers struggle with the cost of providing employer-sponsored health insurance coverage to their employees and their employees' families, while others are unable to offer employer-sponsored health... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6028 2005–06 |
Service member civil reliefA new chapter is created and named the Washington Service Members' Civil Relief Act. It applies to any Washington resident who is a national guard or reserve service member, and his or her dependants (service member), during... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6030 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plansPetitions to a Growth Management Hearings Board about comprehensive plan or development regulation amendments that are adopted during a required periodic review must be limited to amendments adopted during that review and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6047 2005–06 |
Gravel in waterwaysThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to develop, by August 1, 2005, a programmatic permit for the removal of gravel from watercourses by counties, diking districts and flood control districts. The permit must... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6054 2005–06 |
Agency home care workersDSHS must provide workers' compensation coverage for the employees of home care agencies who provide in-home personal care services under contracts with the Area Agencies on Aging. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6069 2005–06 |
National guard life insCreates the Washington national guard life insurance reimbursement account in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from appropriations, gifts, grants, donations, and bequests to the fund must be deposited into the account. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6077 2005–06 |
Trail groomingDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of trail grooming services to the Washington state parks and recreation commission. For the purposes of this act, "trail grooming" means the activity of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6148 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelGasoline and diesel is exempt from the sales and use tax when purchased by a farmer for growing, raising, or producing agricultural products for sale and the purchaser is entitled to a refund or exemption from motor vehicle... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6173 2005–06 |
Small business tax reliefAnnually, beginning in calendar year 2007, the small business credit must be increased by the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year that ends June 30th of the prior calendar year. Increases are rounded to the nearest... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6184 2005–06 |
Bonuses for teachersCertified instructional staff who attain certification from NBPTS will receive an annual bonus of ten thousand dollars each year they maintain their certification. The annual bonus is provided in addition to compensation... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6198 2005–06 |
Pupil transportationThe primary basis for the student transportation funding formula is changed from a weighted radius distance to the actual miles transported. Reimbursement will be provided for students transported living within one mile of the school. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 6210 2005–06 |
Public works board projectsAs recommended by the Board, 16 public works project loans totaling $53.2 million are authorized in this bill. The 16 authorized projects fall into the following categories: 1) three domestic water projects totaling $12.9... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5602 2005–06 |
Livestock nutrientsRequires the departments of Agriculture (WSDA) and Ecology (DOE) to recommend statutory changes to enable full implementation of a livestock nutrient management program within WSDA. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 510, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5763 2005–06 |
Mental disorder treatmentEstablishes two pilot projects to operate a unified involuntary treatment act for persons with mental illness, chemical dependency, or both, combined with a secure detoxification facility. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 504, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5962 2005–06 |
Agricultural practicesAuthorizes awards of legal defense costs and exemplary damages to prevailing farmers actions related to agricultural activities on agricultural land under certain conditions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 511, Laws of 2005 |
May 17, 2005 |
| SB 5441 2005–06 |
Education finance studyCreates the Comprehensive Education Study Steering Committee (Steering Committee). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5732 2005–06 |
Education boardsAbolishing the Academic Achievement and Accountability Commission on July 1, 2006, and transferring its duties to the State Board of Education. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 497, Laws of 2005 |
May 16, 2005 |
| SB 5699 2005–06 |
Aquatic invasive speciesIncreases additional vessel registration fees by $3 and deposits these moneys in three new dedicated accounts for aquatic invasive species prevention and enforcement, and freshwater aquatic algae control. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 464, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5733 2005–06 |
Mandatory arbitrationLowers the county minimum population threshold from 150,000 to 100,000 for purposes of determining in which counties mandatory arbitration must be used. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 472, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5806 2005–06 |
Child care servicesRequires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to establish a toll-free telephone number for information regarding daycare. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 473, Laws of 2005 |
May 13, 2005 |
| SB 5581 2005–06 |
Life sciences researchCreates the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority (Authority) as an agency of the state. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 2005 |
May 12, 2005 |
| SB 5039 2005–06 |
Milk and milk productsIncreases the annual license fee for milk processing plants. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |
| SB 5145 2005–06 |
Boater safety & educationDirects the State Parks and Recreation Commission to establish and implement by rule a required boating safety education program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 2005 |
May 11, 2005 |