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 6455 1991–92 |
Drinking water qualityEstablishes the procedures for a request to analyze water quality, for the conduct of the tests, for any necessary hearing, and for action when the water does not meet state standards. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| SB 6311 1991–92 |
Retirement allowancesProvides an adjusted retirement allowance for certain retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6312 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts cost of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6313 1991–92 |
Retirement cost of livingAdjusts costs of living increases for public employees' retirement system and teachers' retirement system retirees. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6316 1991–92 |
Foot care services coverageRequires treatment of the human foot by licensed podiatric physicians, osteopathic physicians, or medical physicians. | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6320 1991–92 |
Natural death actMakes revisions to chapter 70.122 RCW, Natural death act. Declares that the chapter shall not be construed as requiring medical personnel to provide futile treatment, or as providing the exclusive means persons may make... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| SB 6271 1991–92 |
Prescription medicine insurEach disability insurance policy, group disability insurance policy, health care service contract, health maintenance agreement, and public employees health plan that provides for payment of all or a part of prescription costs... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 6290 1991–92 |
Small business innovationProvides that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research under the small business innovation research program. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| SB 5097 1991–92 |
Agricultural nuisancesGood agricultural practices may not be restricted as to the time of day or day or days of the week. The definition of agricultural activity is changed from the activities associated with growing crops to the condition or... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5098 1991–92 |
Processor liens coverageThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include dairy products and aquaculture products. The possibility of a processor paying twice for the same raw products is... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5174 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edThe Higher Education Opportunity Act of 1991 is created. New state funded enrollments are authorized at the state institutions of higher education, above the levels established for those institutions during the 1989-91 biennium. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5350 1991–92 |
Faculty English proficiencyA person who has received a graduate assistant or faculty appointment to provide classroom instruction or work with students in participatory and activity courses such as clinics, studios, seminars, and laboratories is... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5522 1991–92 |
Life insurance policy limitsInsurers may rely on clauses to limit liability in the event of war, suicide or aviation under life insurance, annuity or pure endowment contracts only if the policyholder has been told at the time the contract was sold that... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6167 1991–92 |
Civil actions against emplyrThe section of Washington's law against discrimination which establishes the right to be free from discrimination is amended. Employment includes any person acting in the interest of an employer who employs one or more persons. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 6131 1991–92 |
State employee child careRequires the director of personnel to provide a plan, by June 30, 1993, for the development of a child care program that includes objective, quantifiable, and measurable standards and goals to be achieved. Authorizes suitable... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| SB 5653 1991–92 |
Homeless parents/child careThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is directed to contract with eligible providers for specialized child care and respite care for children of homeless parents. A minimum of $25,000 per fiscal year is... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6110 1991–92 |
Health services commissionThe principles of health care reform are set forth in legislative intent. They include recognition that the fundamental purpose of the health care system is to improve the health of Washington residents, balance extending the... | Mike Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5002 1991–92 |
Persnl info/credit card userThis measure prohibits a person who accepts a credit card as payment from requiring the consumer to write or provide personal identification information on the charge slip as a condition of accepting the credit card for... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5005 1991–92 |
Senior citizen tax exemptionA person qualifies for the senior citizen property tax exemption and deferral programs if the person is 61 years of age by December 31 of the year of application. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5007 1991–92 |
Processor liens/milk produceThe definition of agricultural products for purposes of the processor lien is modified to specifically include dairy products. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5019 1991–92 |
Secretary of transportationThe Governor appoints the Secretary of Transportation with the consent of the Senate. The Secretary answers directly to and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5044 1991–92 |
LEOFF/industrial insuranceThere is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by fire fighters is occupationally related for industrial insurance purposes. There is a rebuttable presumption that heart disease and cancer suffered by... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5060 1991–92 |
Alternative environ strategyThe Commission on Environmental Policy is created. The commission is made up of at least five members appointed by the Governor, having experience and expertise in environmental policy development. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5085 1991–92 |
Property tx deferrls/exmptnsModifies combined disposable income amounts to qualify for exemptions. Modifies provisions for deferral of payments of special assessments and/or real property taxes. Requires all county assessors to compile data in 1992 on... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5113 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathways and bus stop improvement program is established. | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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