Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5034 1991–92 |
Naches Pass tunnelThe Transportation Commission is directed to complete its plan for the Naches Pass tunnel with dispatch. The Department of Transportation is directed to commence immediate construction of a Naches Pass tunnel and cut-off on... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5035 1991–92 |
E Wash vets nursing centerThe Department of Veterans Affairs must complete planning and design work for a skilled nursing care center for veterans in time for the project to be submitted for federal veterans affairs matching funds. The matching funds... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5040 1991–92 |
Air/water permits lidThe Department of Ecology may increase permit fees by an amount not to exceed 6 percent per year of the level in effect on January 1, 1990. Governed by this act are fees established: 1) under the 1917 surface water code; 2)... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5048 1991–92 |
Controlled substance/murderThe death penalty may be imposed for a first degree murder committed during the commission of certain serious drug offenses. The offenses involve the manufacturing, delivery or possession with the intent to manufacture or... | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5051 1991–92 |
No firearms in capitol bldgsA person may not possess, carry, transport, or convey any firearm while in certain government buildings located on the west state capitol campus grounds. A violation of this provision is a misdemeanor. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5058 1991–92 |
B & O tax exemptionCommercial fishing is exempt from the state business and occupation tax. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5059 1991–92 |
Pink salmon fishry enhancmntThe Department of Fisheries shall acquire all available pink salmon eggs for the purpose of operating pink salmon culture facilities in Hood Canal, south Puget Sound, and north Puget Sound. The department shall contact the... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5066 1991–92 |
Subdivision alterationsA local legislative authority may not authorize the modification or alteration of an existing plat which changes the size or use of a dedication without the written consent of 75 percent of the owners of parcels benefitted by... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5071 1991–92 |
Sobriety checkpoint programsThe Washington State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are authorized to establish sobriety checkpoint programs. The programs must meet statutory minimum standards and guidelines. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5078 1991–92 |
Payments to local governmntsAuthorizes monthly payments of interest and penalties assessed under RCW 84.56.020 and of public assessments under RCW 36.94.220. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5084 1991–92 |
Juror compensationEmployers with ten or more employees are required to pay a regular salary to full-time employees during their jury service. Counties are required to pay at least the state minimum wage to those jurors who do not fall within... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5085 1991–92 |
Property tx deferrls/exmptnsModifies combined disposable income amounts to qualify for exemptions. Modifies provisions for deferral of payments of special assessments and/or real property taxes. Requires all county assessors to compile data in 1992 on... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5088 1991–92 |
Public disclosure of giftsDefines "gift." Requires the statement of financial affairs required by RCW 42.17.240 to provide the name and address of persons making gifts, the value of the gift, the date of the gift, and the aggregate value of all gifts... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5089 1991–92 |
Legislative open meetingsIncludes the legislature in the statutory requirement to conduct business in open public meetings. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5113 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathways and bus stop improvement program is established. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5122 1991–92 |
Private property interestsThe Attorney General is required to develop a checklist and guidelines by October 1, 1991 to assist state and local government agencies in identifying and evaluating policies that have constitutional implications. The... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5123 1991–92 |
Firearms/judicial procedingsA person may not knowingly possess or knowingly control a firearm in a building used regularly for judicial proceedings, or in those rooms that are being used for judicial proceedings in other buildings. This prohibition does... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5131 1991–92 |
Veteran's assistance fundCounties must levy an amount no less than two cents per $1,000 of assessed value for the veteran's assistance fund. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5134 1991–92 |
Real estate brokers/cont edThe number of years given to brokers and salespersons for the completion of the required 30 hours of continuing education is increased from two to four years. An additional 15 course hours taken beyond the 30 hours in four... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5146 1991–92 |
Physical therapistsDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1991. Repeals sections 17 and 18, chapter 297, Laws of 1990 . | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5149 1991–92 |
Gifts/public office fundsA separate account shall be established from which all public office fund expenditures are made. Registration with the PDC is required within two weeks of the day the public office fund is created. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Passed Legislature Passed Legislature · no Governor action recorded |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5157 1991–92 |
Indian hunting/fishng rightsUnless the Wildlife Commission first determines that under federal law, a nontreaty tribe or its members have reservation hunting or fishing rights off the reservation, the Department of Wildlife may not grant any special... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5159 1991–92 |
Universal auto insuranceThe Washington Automobile Insurance Corporation (WAIC) is created to operate on a nonprofit basis a plan of universal compulsory automobile insurance without regard to the age, marital status or sex of applicants. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5161 1991–92 |
Diabetics supplies/tax exempSyringes and glucose monitoring tabs, strips, and equipment prescribed for a diabetic's individual treatment by a licensed physician or osteopath are exempt from state and local sales and use taxes. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5168 1991–92 |
Property tax exemptionPersons whose combined disposable household incomes are less than $18,000 are authorized a partial property tax exemption on their principal residences and up to one acre of land on which they are situated according to the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |