Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5179 2001–02 |
Victim notification$ Expands the statewide central booking and reporting system to include a victim notification system. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5382 2001–02 |
Public disclosureThe civil penalty a court can assess for violations of the campaign finance, lobbyist reporting, public officials = and public treasurers = reporting, political advertising and campaign financing laws is raised from $10,000 to... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5385 2001–02 |
Educationl service districtsAll ESDs may borrow money in order to acquire real or personal property. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5386 2001–02 |
Educationl service districtsThe process for selecting an ESD superintendent is changed. The superintendent review committee is expanded to include a subcommittee of the ESD board. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5387 2001–02 |
Educationl service districtsEducational service districts may offer deferred compensation and liability, life, health, health care, accident, disability, and salary insurance to educational service districts' employees. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5388 2001–02 |
Drug paraphernaliaCivil penalties for drug paraphernalia infractions increase for subsequent offenses. A first offense subjects the person to a $250 penalty, a $500 penalty is imposed for a second offense within a two-year period, a $750... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5390 2001–02 |
Orthotic devices$ The exemption from retail sales and use taxes on orthotics is extended to purchases under prescriptions made by licensed podiatrists. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5411 2001–02 |
Fire fightersA rebuttable presumption is established that a fire fighter = s heart problem is an occupational disease if it is experienced within 72 hours of exposure to smoke, fumes, and toxic or chemical substances. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5469 2001–02 |
Tx deferrals/distressd areasThe business and occupation (B&O) tax credit for job creation in rural and distressed areas is expanded to include jobs created as a result of relocation into rural counties or community empowerment zones. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5489 2001–02 |
Veterans affairs personnelThe following additional exemptions to state civil service law apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs: a confidential secretary for the deputy director and each assistant director. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5515 2001–02 |
State veterans' songThe song ? Thanks to Them @ by Jerry Hayes is the official veterans = song of the state of Washington. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5537 2001–02 |
Internet adoption$ Prohibits using electronic mail or websites to advertise a child for adoption or the ability to place or receive a child for adoption by unauthorized persons or agencies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5540 2001–02 |
Energy assistance programsA new Public Utility Tax Credit program is created for gas and electric utilities that provide billing discounts to low-income customers or make direct contributions to existing community-based energy assistance programs. The... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5544 2001–02 |
Students/feloniesPersons aged 13-21 arrested for specified felonies on school grounds must be detained for up to 72 hours in order that they may be evaluated by the person or agency designated by the local regional support network (RSN). The... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5556 2001–02 |
Public assetsPublic funds cannot be used to promote or oppose any ballot proposition. An association or nonprofit corporation that derives 25 percent or more of its income from public funds, and a majority of its officers or members are... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5557 2001–02 |
Alcohol or drug testThe refusal of a person to submit to a test of the alcohol concentration or presence of any drug in the person = s blood or breath under the implied consent provisions of RCW 46.20.308 is admissible in a criminal trial. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5598 2001–02 |
Athletic trainersAthletic trainers are regulated at the level of registration. No person may use the title "athletic trainer" without registering with the Secretary of Health. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5613 2001–02 |
Agricultural productsThe small farm direct marketing program is established in the Department of Agriculture. The program employs a small farm direct marketing assistant and provides marketing assistance to small farmers, including direct... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5615 2001–02 |
Victims of stalkingVictims of stalking may participate in the Address Confidentiality Program. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5627 2001–02 |
Veterans' & military affairs$ Creates the Joint Committee on Veterans = and Military Affairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5631 2001–02 |
Metropolitan park districtsMetropolitan park districts are given authority to let contracts for public works estimated to cost more than $5,000 by a competitive bidding process or by use of the existing small works roster process. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5647 2001–02 |
Energy efficiency standards$ Includes the concept of energy management systems in the development of the life-cycle cost analysis for the construction and renovation of major public buildings. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5649 2001–02 |
Elctrcty generatn resourcesPrior to a general rate-setting proceeding, an electrical company may file information with the Utilities and Transportation Commission concerning its decision to acquire electricity generation. Acquisition includes direct... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5705 2001–02 |
Initiatives/funding sourcesIf an initiative, whether to the people or to the Legislature, requires public funds for its implementation, the Office of Financial Management must prepare a fiscal impact statement. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| SB 5713 2001–02 |
Water transfer or changesA water right holder does not require approval to rotate use of water, but must consult with the Department of Ecology in advance. A water right holder does not require approval to change the place of use of a water right to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |