Marcus Gaspard
Senator
· Democrat
· District 25
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · Senate · D · LD 251993–94 · Senate · D · LD 251991–92 · Senate · D · LD 25
45
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
264
Bills co-sponsored
4,314
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5691 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesDeclares that one-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund be retained for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built and operating in Western Washington. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5741 1993–94 |
Emergency services departmntA new Department of Emergency Services is created, consolidating the programs of emergency management and fire protection services. Each program is organized in its own division. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5787 1993–94 |
Professional athleticsThe definition of boxing is expanded to include kickboxing and martial arts. Martial arts include, but are not limited to, sumo, judo, and karate. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5852 1993–94 |
Crime victims' compensationIncludes hit and run-injury accidents under RCW 46.52.020(4) in the definition of a criminal act for crime victims' compensation. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5872 1993–94 |
Athletic trainersProhibits the practice of athletic training without a valid license after January 1, 1994. Designates the conditions and requirements to be approved for a license. Authorizes the granting of a Washington license to an... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5885 1993–94 |
School bus replacementProvides for the replacement of school buses for public school districts. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5901 1993–94 |
Revenue bond issuance authrtEstablishes the community investment finance authority. Abolishes the higher education facilities authority, the economic development finance authority, the housing finance commission, and the health care facilities authority... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5939 1993–94 |
State agency auditsThe commission is directed to contract with private firms to conduct performance audits of fourteen state agencies between 1994 and 1997. The agencies to be audited in 1994 are the Department of Labor and Industries, the... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5941 1993–94 |
Public employmentCreates the department of human resources. Abolishes the department of personnel, the higher education personnel board, and the personnel board and transfers their powers, duties, and functions to the new department. Creates... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5954 1993–94 |
Property tax valuation limitProvides property tax relief for homeowners whose home values increase at a rate higher than other components of the economy. Establishes procedures to calculate the property tax assessment. Requires reimbursement to a taxing... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6076 1993–94 |
Alcohol warning noticesLicensees selling liquor, beer or wine for on or off premise consumption are required to post notices warning persons that the consumption of alcohol shortly before conception or during pregnancy may cause birth defects,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6174 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsThe original bill included comprehensive provisions relating to family services, alternatives to violence, youth violence prevention and intervention, and public safety. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Many of the provisions of... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6242 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Authority by the Legislature. (Section 1) (a) Legislative standing committees are directed to selectively review legislative intent clauses and grants of rulemaking authority to agencies and clarify such provisions. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6292 1993–94 |
Leg/judicial branch auditsDirects the state auditor to contract with certified public accountants for post-audits of legislative branch and judicial branch agencies. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6331 1993–94 |
Municipal bond dealersIt is a gross misdemeanor for a municipal bond dealer, its professionals, or any political action committee controlled by municipal bond dealers to pay or agree to pay money or anything of value to assist a political campaign... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6333 1993–94 |
Economic developmentThe Governor is directed to appoint a thoroughbred racing preservation fact-finding panel to develop the steps, strategies and time line necessary to preserve the live horse racing industry in this state. The panel must be... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6334 1993–94 |
Contributns to leg caucusesLimits contributions to a political party to two thousand five hundred dollars a year. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6415 1993–94 |
School authorty/studnt recrdAuthorizes a school to withhold a transferring student's permanent record if the student has not paid a fee or fine for lost or damaged school property. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6436 1993–94 |
State information operatorsThis measure re-establishes the general toll-free information line and the ability to transfer callers. An Office of State Information Operators is established within DIS. Expenditures for this service will be from the data... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6456 1993–94 |
State building managementIf any state agency or other state office occupies more than 50 percent of the area of a facility managed by the Director of General Administration, that state office may acquire the management of that facility from the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6488 1993–94 |
Thoroughbred racing fundLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more shall retain and dedicate 1.25 percent of their daily gross receipts for the purpose of increasing purses. In addition, such licensees shall... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6567 1993–94 |
Nonprofit youth org sales txExempts personal services as specified in RCW 82.04.050(3) by a nonprofit youth organization or by a government agency. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6572 1993–94 |
Sprague Building purchaseThe sum of $855,000 from the state general fund is provided as a 15 percent matching grant for the purpose of purchase and renovation of the Sprague Building in Tacoma, Washington. The building shall be owned and occupied by... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 6600 1993–94 |
Property tax system analysisAn appropriation is made to the Senate and House of Representatives for the purpose of employing a consultant to conduct a study of the property tax system of Washington and other states. The goal of the study is to analyze... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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