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 6153 1991–92 |
Criminal use of explosivesThe Washington State Explosives Act is revised to create and define new offenses for those who possess or use unauthorized explosives. Unless otherwise allowed under the Explosives Act, a person may not knowingly possess, give... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6254 1991–92 |
Wetlands designationLocal governments are required to delineate, designate and regulate wetlands using the criteria contained in the federal manual used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the effective date of this act. If a subsequent... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6255 1991–92 |
Wetlands mappingPrior to adopting development regulations to protect wetlands, counties and cities shall develop an inventory and maps of wetlands. The existing National Wetland Inventory maps in combination with the existing Soil... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6416 1991–92 |
Agricultural producer liensA consignment of agricultural products by a producer to a handler does not vest title or right to the products in the handler; it only confers the right to sell the products on the producer's behalf. Any disposition of... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6472 1991–92 |
Washington technology centerThe enabling legislation creating the Washington Technology Center (WTC) is modified. The mission of the WTC is to perform research and to help commercialize research which benefits the intermediate and long-term economic... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6186 1991–92 |
Unpaid leave/service creditA member of TRS Plan I or II who, prior to June 30, 1992, left a job with a school district or community and technical college district in order to serve as an elected official in an education association can receive... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 11, 1992 |
| SB 6211 1991–92 |
School excess leviesThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5241 1991–92 |
Publ hospital dist chaplainsChaplains may be employed by public hospital districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5554 1991–92 |
Professional license feesThe requirement that $5 from each license fee and each renewal fee received from a member of the real estate profession be placed in the general fund is removed. The requirement that 20 percent of all fees collected from... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5845 1991–92 |
Adult entertainment taxationA tax is imposed on the retail sale or use of adult entertainment materials and services at the rate of 18.5 percent. The tax is in addition to the 6.5 percent retail sales tax on adult entertainment materials. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5860 1991–92 |
Indian gaming compacts revieThe Joint Legislative Committee on Indian Gaming Compacts is created to review proposed compacts. The committee consists of the Speaker and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Majority Leader and the... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5993 1991–92 |
Income limits/non-prof homesFor purposes of the property tax exemption for nonprofit homes for the aging, the maximum income limit of residents of nonprofit homes for the aging is increased from the income limit for property tax relief from regular... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6156 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. The title of the position is changed from warrant "server" to warrant "officer." Warrant officers are expressly authorized to make... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6350 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act only after the governor determines that a commercial airline will establish a new facility in this state for the maintenance of... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6499 1991–92 |
Supplemental appropriationsMakes supplemental appropriations. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| SB 5957 1991–92 |
Higher ed/operating budgetBeginning with the 1992-93 fiscal year the state operating budget for higher education shall be increased by a minimum of 1 percent until the percentage of the general fund state operating budget for higher education is at or... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6098 1991–92 |
Students/public assistanceA pilot program is established to demonstrate improved school completion rates among full-time students aged 18 to 20. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| SB 6476 1991–92 |
Vehicular homicide penaltyIncreases the penalty for vehicular homicide. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1992 |
| SB 6467 1991–92 |
Children/youth/families counIn serving children and families the state shall seek to maintain their dignity and respect while building upon their inherent strengths. The state shall focus public policy towards involving communities in all levels of... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| SB 6453 1991–92 |
Water district eminent domaiEstablishes the deductions from the valuation of any system to be purchased. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| SB 6454 1991–92 |
Water system valuationEstablishes the deductions from the valuation of the public water system. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
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