Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marilyn Rasmussen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6227 1999–00 |
Substitute school personnelIncreases the number of hours a retired school employee may serve annually from one hundred five to seven hundred thirty-five hours. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| SB 6228 1999–00 |
School emp. retiremnt beneftProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| SB 5007 1999–00 |
State conservation commissnVoting status of committee members is clarified. The president of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts is designated as a voting ex officio member of the committee. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5014 1999–00 |
Employer-sponsord child careEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees may receive a business and occupation or public utility tax credit. Two or more employers may jointly receive the tax credit under specified... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5022 1999–00 |
Redivision of short subdivsnDeclares that "subdivision" also includes the redivision of land by the filing of a final plat within five years of a short subdivision as provided in RCW 58.17.060. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5023 1999–00 |
Sentencing/aggravating circmFor adult sentencing purposes, a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act in the presence of the defendant's child is an aggravating factor for sentencing purposes. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5042 1999–00 |
Motor home excise tx reductnDeclares that motor homes shall be exempt from excise taxes imposed in RCW 82.44.020(1), but shall pay an annual excise tax in the amount of one and one-tenth percent of the value of such motor home. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5051 1999–00 |
New small businesses/B&O taxExempts "new small businesses" from business and occupation tax for the first thirty-six months of operation. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5056 1999–00 |
WA service scholars programThe Washington Service Scholars Program is created to provide scholarships for a minimum of three graduating high school seniors from each legislative district who have distinguished themselves through at least one year of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5057 1999–00 |
College financial aidDirects the higher education coordinating board to restructure the state's financial aid programs into a comprehensive and coordinated system of assistance known as college promise. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5062 1999–00 |
Liquor vendor contrct trnsfrAgency liquor vendor contracts are transferable to a spouse or adult child upon the death or disability of the agency liquor vendor. The spouse or child must agree to all contract terms, meet minimum qualifications, and must... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5068 1999–00 |
Cougar huntingPublic recreational hunting of cougar with the aid of dogs is authorized whenever the commission opens hunting seasons for cougar. Cougar movement into areas of the state with high human population density is prevented in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5069 1999–00 |
Child care accessTANF recipients who meet work requirements of both federal TANF law and Washington State WorkFirst law may receive subsidized child care while attending any state technical or community college program and meeting requirements... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5075 1999–00 |
Recreational use liabilityPrivate owners of land adjacent to public trails are given immunity from liability for unintentional injuries of trail users. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5079 1999–00 |
Water qualtity/projct certifRequires the department of ecology to hold a public hearing before issuing certification under the authority of section 401 of the federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972, 22 U.S.C. Sec. 1341, if requested by a... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5090 1999–00 |
Rural county land useAuthorizes a rural county to conduct a collaborative procedure for land use and environmental review and permitting of rural economic development projects. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5157 1999–00 |
Community scholarship prgrmTo encourage local organizations to contribute to the higher education of Washington students, the community scholarship partnership program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) administers the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5159 1999–00 |
Running start studentsDeclares that, for students enrolled in community colleges in Oregon or Idaho, a school district may not pay a per-credit rate in excess of the state-wide uniform rate under RCW 28A.600.310(2) or the college's out-of-state... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5162 1999–00 |
DUI electronic monitoringCourts may waive otherwise mandatory electronic home monitoring in DUI cases if: $ The offender has no dwelling, phone, or other necessity for monitoring; $ The offender resides outside the state; $ There is reason to believe... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5165 1999–00 |
Fish & wildlfe advisry cnclsThe Legislature acknowledges the challenge facing the Fish and Wildlife Commission and recognizes that within each region of the state there are people with an understanding of the fish and wildlife issues in that region who... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5166 1999–00 |
Call centers/tax exemptionsA sales and use tax exemption is provided for A call center @ businesses that are located in distressed areas if they invest at least $200,000. The exemption applies to construction costs, labor and services, machinery and equipment. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5167 1999–00 |
Rural developmentThe council executive committee is authorized to establish a successor organization to the council. The successor organization must be a private nonprofit corporation qualified as tax exempt under section 501 (C) of the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5168 1999–00 |
Distressed area econ develpmDistressed Area Tax Incentives . The eligibility requirements are significantly changed for distressed area sales and/or business and occupation tax relief. The current seven categories are converted into a single category... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5169 1999–00 |
Warehouses in distrssd areasTax incentives are provided to smaller warehouses (those with square footage between 100,000 and 200,000 square feet) if they locate in a distressed area. The tax exemption is equal to 100 percent of the construction costs and... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| SB 5174 1999–00 |
Durable medical equipmnt/taxExempts durable medical equipment, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs, hospital beds, standing aids, walking aids, lifting chairs connected and used in conjunction with a lifting device, modifications to motor vehicles... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |