A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 29
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 291991–92 · Senate · D · LD 29
43
Bills as prime sponsor
5
of those became law
275
Bills co-sponsored
1,488
Recorded votes
8.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5023 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for loss from the definition of disposable income. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5024 1993–94 |
Homestead exemptionThe homestead exemption's maximum dollar amount is increased to $35,000. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5027 1993–94 |
Affordable housingAuthorizes local governments to issue zoning variances, special use permits, or conditional use permits for the creation of second units in single-family or multifamily zones in accordance with specified criteria and procedures. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5108 1993–94 |
Sheltered workshop tax exmptExempts property used by a nonprofit corporation in connection with the operation of a sheltered workshop for handicapped persons from property taxes. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5109 1993–94 |
State investment boardGrants voting authority to all members of the state investment board. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5026 1993–94 |
Funeral directors/embalmersThe fees collected for registering funeral directors and embalmers are transferred from the health professionals account to a newly created funeral directors and embalmers account. All fees for examination, registration, and... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 5318 1991–92 |
Money laundering penaltiesA new state crime of money laundering is created. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 5510 1991–92 |
Retirement/ withdrawn contriMembers of the public employees' retirement system may restore withdrawn contributions in annual installments. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6042 1991–92 |
Condominium actThe definition of "declarant control" is amended to include the right to veto or approve proposed board action. A procedure for reserving the exclusive right to use a particular condominium name is established. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6111 1991–92 |
Family preservation servicesA statutory program of family preservation services is established. The Department of Social and Health Services is granted the authority to plan and implement a phased-in program on a statewide basis. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6174 1991–92 |
Homicide victims' familiesIn addition to other benefits provided under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program, immediate family members of a homicide victim may receive counseling to deal with the immediate, near-term consequences of the related... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| SB 6104 1991–92 |
Assault against a childA new crime of assault of a child is created. This crime applies to assaults when the victim is under 13 years of age and the perpetrator is 18 years of age or older. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, 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 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 6451 1991–92 |
Surety liability limitsAdditional statutory notice is provided that a surety bond is not a contract for tort liability insurance. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5105 1991–92 |
Collective bargainingThe Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act is made applicable to superior courts for all matters. The public employer of the court employees for collective bargaining over wage issues is the county legislative authority. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5986 1991–92 |
Tenant duties expandedThe list of statutory tenant duties under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act is expanded to include a prohibition against engaging in any activities which endanger the premises or any neighboring premises or persons. Certain... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6103 1991–92 |
Electronic monitoringIn an order granting probation for a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, after consideration of the defendant's ability to pay, the court may order the defendant to pay for the costs of electronic monitoring imposed as a... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, 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 6295 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA court may require a person who is convicted of a DWI or who enters a deferred prosecution program to attend a DWI victims impact panel. The victims impact panel is an educational program focusing on the emotional, physical,... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6329 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsChapter 19.62 RCW is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6351 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsRCW 37.16.020 and RCW 37.16.130 are repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, 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 |
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