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 6296 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviewsAll medical records, reports, statements, documents or summaries or analyses of such information used for the purpose of infant mortality reviews are confidential as to the identity of the infant and the infant's parents. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| SB 5092 1991–92 |
Employe benefits/active dutyIn Plan II of the state's retirement systems, a member who leaves covered employment to enter the U.S. armed forces is entitled to retirement service credit for up to four years of military service. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6023 1991–92 |
Intrntl trde in frst prodctsThe enabling statutes for CINTRAFOR are amended: 1) to place more emphasis on research and analysis for secondary forest products manufacturing; and 2) to coordinate, develop, and disseminate market and technical information... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6069 1991–92 |
Bone marrow donor programThe intent of the Legislature is to establish a statewide bone marrow donor education and recruitment program in order to increase the number of Washington residents who become bone marrow donors, and to increase the chance... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6141 1991–92 |
Antiharassment petitionsAn antiharassment action may be brought in the judicial district of the county in which the alleged acts of harassment occurred or in the judicial district of the county in which the respondent resides. An antiharassment... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6146 1991–92 |
Public works projectsForty-six project loans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized. The total cost of these loans is $43,678,008. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6133 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe State Board of Education is comprised of one member from each congressional district, one member representing private schools, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Each member shall be elected for four-year terms. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6155 1991–92 |
Milk marketing ordersFor purposes of the Milk Pooling and Pricing Act, the definition of milk is limited to milk from cows. The definition of milk dealer is amended to include only those plants which process milk from cows and which actually... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6184 1991–92 |
Real estate brokers/salesThe Director of Licensing is required to institute a program of real estate education that includes the establishment of minimum levels of ongoing education for licensees and the development and implementation of curricula... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 92, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6212 1991–92 |
Fruit commission assessmentsThe cap on the assessment that may be levied by the Tree Fruit Commission on producers of soft tree fruit is increased from $12 to $18 per 2,000 pounds of fruit except for cherries and pears. The cap for cherries is increased... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6321 1991–92 |
Whistleblower programsThe terms "improper governmental action," "local government," "retaliatory action," and "emergency" are defined. Every local government employee has the right to report information concerning improper governmental actions. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6326 1991–92 |
Award for excellenceRecipients selecting the academic grant shall be reimbursed for tuition and fees up to 45 quarter and 30 semester credits. A single rate of reimbursement per credit hour is established and shall not exceed the resident,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6027 1991–92 |
Horticultural researchThe Director of Agriculture, with advice from an advisory committee, may establish a surcharge of up to 20 percent onto the nursery dealer license fee. The surcharge will range between $5 and $20 per year depending upon the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| SB 5031 1991–92 |
Crime stoppers asstnce offceThe Attorney General is required to establish a Crime Stoppers Assistance Office. This office must work in conjunction with local Crime Stoppers' organizations, sheriffs, and police chiefs to design local Crime Stoppers... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5345 1991–92 |
Disability claims closureThe July 1, 1990 "sunset" date is removed from the authority of self-insurers to close claims which involve only medical treatment and/or temporary time loss, which are not contested, and in which the injured worker has... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5807 1991–92 |
Water rights transfersA right to groundwater that can be used only on a seasonal basis may be transferred or changed to a right that can be used throughout the year without loss of priority. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6015 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationBottled water must conform with federal and state labeling laws. Bottled water must be labeled in compliance with the definitions and standards of the act. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6122 1991–92 |
Arrest without warrantA police officer may make a warrantless arrest if he or she has probable cause to believe that a person unlawfully possesses firearms or dangerous weapons on school premises. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6124 1991–92 |
Long-term care ombudsmanThe Department of Community Development's contract for long-term care ombudsman services must require that long-term care ombudsmen are placed or are available throughout the state at locations convenient to long-term care... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6137 1991–92 |
Alcoholic beverage violatnsThe general penalty statute of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act is standardized to be consistent with other penalties for misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes. The statute is amended to allow courts the authority to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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