Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5899 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsThe court must presume that a material and substantial violation of the public disclosure or campaign finance laws has affected the outcome of the election. The court must declare the election void unless there is a... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5961 1999–00 |
Accidents/driver's dutyThe driver of a vehicle involved in a noninjury accident must move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway and freeway main lanes and adjacent areas. The driver must move the vehicle to an exit ramp shoulder, frontage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6261 1999–00 |
Drinking water chlorineBy January 1, 2001, the Department of Health must recommend better operating procedures to prevent excessive chlorination and reliance on chlorination in place of system improvements. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6265 1999–00 |
Cell phone usage/accidentsThe reporting officer must indicate on the accident report form, in the section provided for narrative comments, whether or not either driver was using a mobile telephone while operating either vehicle. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6270 1999–00 |
Alcohol violator penaltiesThe definition of A prior offenses @ in RCW 46.61.5055 includes the offense of driving after consuming alcohol and being under 21 years of age, RCW 46.61.503. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6279 1999–00 |
Exotic pet breeding studyThe Department of Agriculture must form a task force to study issues relating to regulation of exotic pets. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6358 1999–00 |
Electronic harassmentHarassment through electronic communication and harassing telephone or electronic contacts are made illegal. Maliciously threatening to send an electronic communication to the person threatened with the intent to substantially... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6359 1999–00 |
Protection order informationThe provision that any other relevant and necessary information must be entered in the database is eliminated. The information entered is limited to the names of the parties, the cause number for every potentially competing... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6421 1999–00 |
Domestic violence review pnlSubject to the availability of funds, the Department of Social and Health Services must contract with an entity with expertise in DV policy and education to coordinate review of DV fatalities. The coordinating entity is... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6425 1999–00 |
Advanced college tuitionMembership on the committee is expanded to include not only the current members or their designees but also two appointees of the Governor: one representing program participants and one private business representative with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6426 1999–00 |
Investment adviserA person, who is a member of an organization with A financial planner @ or A financial adviser @ in its name and who merely cites the membership is not, by those acts alone, considered an A investment adviser @ or to be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6444 1999–00 |
Nonprofit/wine & beerOut-of-state breweries and wineries may donate beer or wine at no charge to charitable and nonprofit organizations for use consistent with the purpose of the organization. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6546 1999–00 |
Long-term caregiversA comprehensive program of long-term care information and support for uncompensated caregivers is authorized through the Area Agencies on Aging. These services include general information for caregivers including how to access... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 6571 1999–00 |
National WW II memorial acctAn account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer dedicated to receive all receipts and appropriations contributing to the national World War II memorial. The account is subject to allotment procedures but no | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2000 |
| SB 5172 1999–00 |
HIV testing of offendersUpon consent or a court order, the public health official must order HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C testing as well as pretest and posttest counseling for all offenders, arrested persons, and detainees who substantially... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5205 1999–00 |
Cruelty to animalsThe humane, normal and usual use of horses in racing activities authorized under the laws of Washington and subject to the rules of the Washington Horse Racing Commission is provided an exemption from the cruelty statues. The... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5325 1999–00 |
Unincorporated area councilsVoters of unincorporated areas of any county planning under the Growth Management Act may establish an unincorporated area council to develop a proposed subarea plan consistent with the county's comprehensive plan. The area... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5481 1999–00 |
Manufactured housing sitingCities, code cities and counties are prohibited from excluding designated manufactured homes from zoning districts designated for single-family residences that were annexed or incorporated after April 1, 1992, where... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5482 1999–00 |
Medical research records$ Allows personal information from driver's license or identicard records to be released to health research organizations for medical or health research projects. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 5900 1999–00 |
Political campaign ads/expen$ Independent expenditure committees are subject to A last minute @ contribution limitations and special reporting. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6143 1999–00 |
Lottery for baseball stadiumThe requirement that the lottery have at least two, but no more than four scratch ticket games with sports themes each year is eliminated. The lottery is required to create new games and to have additional drawing for existing games. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6176 1999–00 |
Warehouse receiptsWarehouse receipts may be issued for all crops and may be issued as either negotiable or non-negotiable instruments depending what the department wants and what the lessee wants. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6192 1999–00 |
Dog/cat fur sale labelingIt is unlawful to place into the stream of commerce the fur of a domestic dog or cat, or any product containing the fur of a domestic dog or cat, unless it is accurately labeled as such. The first conviction is punishable as a... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6253 1999–00 |
Custom meat slaughterThe statutes are reorganized and redundant language is deleted. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |
| SB 6338 1999–00 |
Liquor agencies advisory comA liquor agencies advisory committee is created. The committee consists of two members of the Liquor Control Board, two representatives of the liquor agencies, and two members from each of the Senate and House commerce committees. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2000 |