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 6430 1991–92 |
Eminent domain judgmentsA technical correction is made to the statute concerning eminent domain by cities. This amendment remedies an oversight in the drafting of a 1988 enactment. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6470 1991–92 |
Emergency reserve fundAn emergency reserve fund is established. Beginning in fiscal year 1994, the State Treasurer is directed to transfer into the fund, without appropriation, a specified percentage of general fund-state revenues. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | 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 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 5209 1991–92 |
Legislative transport commteThe Legislative Transportation Committee membership is increased from 23 to 24 members; 12 Senators appointed by the President of the Senate, and 12 House members appointed by the Speaker of the House. Not more than six... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5278 1991–92 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseA person is guilty of assault in the first degree when he or she knows that they have HIV and the person exposes or transmits HIV to another person with the intent to inflict bodily harm. A person is guilty of assault in the... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5351 1991–92 |
Sick leave/higher ed emplyesThe sick leave regulations established by the boards of regents or trustees of state institutions of higher education regarding the amount of leave that may be allowed or accrued by officers, administrative personnel,... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5572 1991–92 |
Administ search warrantsNoncriminal administrative search warrants are prohibited for private residences. An administrative search may only be conducted with the written consent of the occupant. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5640 1991–92 |
Alternate teacher certifictnThe State Board of Education shall establish an alternate teacher certificate that will allow eligible persons to qualify for initial teacher certification by completing one quarter of teacher education classes and two years... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5891 1991–92 |
Woodstove restrictionsPersons over 62 years old who burn wood as a source of heat in their residences are exempt from certain provisions of state and local woodstove burning bans. The exemptions from the woodstove burning bans apply to the first... | Bob Oke (R-26) | 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 6036 1991–92 |
Environ. policies reviewThe temporary Commission on Environmental Strategies is created. | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6087 1991–92 |
Pet animal regulationThe state of Washington preempts the field with respect to the regulation of potentially dangerous or dangerous dogs. Local jurisdictions may enact only those ordinances and penalties relating to potentially dangerous or... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6100 1991–92 |
Prejudice of judgesIn judicial districts where cases are assigned from a master calendar on the date of trial, a motion for prejudice must be filed with the assigned trial judge immediately upon the judge's arrival in his courtroom. EFFECT OF... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6106 1991–92 |
Weapons in restricted areasThe current prohibition against possessing a firearm in a courtroom or judge's chamber while either is being used for judicial proceedings is expanded to include weapons. The weapons prohibition also includes the waiting area... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6109 1991–92 |
Forfeited firearms disposalA new division is made of the proceeds from the sale of forfeited firearms, and law enforcement agencies are given an alternative to sale for disposing of firearms. The agency that seizes and sells the firearms may keep 60... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6112 1991–92 |
Juror limitations"Juror time of availability" and "jury term" mean the time period the juror is required to remain available for jury service although the juror need not be actually present at the court facility. "Juror time of service" means... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6145 1991–92 |
Trailer tax exemptionsThe use tax exemption for private automobiles of nonresidents and nonresident members of the armed forces is expanded to include all motor vehicles and trailers of the nonresident. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: The exemption... | Scott Barr (R-7) | 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 6173 1991–92 |
Ballot propositns/publ fundsA state or local governmental agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues to an entity that uses any portion of the dues for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: It is... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6232 1991–92 |
Municipal solid waste faciltNo municipal corporation or other governmental subdivision that is an owner, operator or user of a solid waste incineration or landfill facility shall be liable to a person on the basis of strict liability if the facility is... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6277 1991–92 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe election procedure for commissioners of a metropolitan park district is changed from elections at-large to elections from districts. A metropolitan park district is divided into five electoral districts. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6325 1991–92 |
Initiative/referendum signatPaying or receiving compensation for soliciting signatures on initiative or referendum petitions is made a gross misdemeanor if any part of the compensation is based on the number of signatures collected. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 6369 1991–92 |
Mental illness/firearms possA person may not possess any firearm if he or she has been committed by court order for treatment of mental illness under the state's criminal insanity statute, or at least 90 days confinement under the state's Involuntary... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5064 1991–92 |
Driver's licensesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to administratively suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person arrested for DWI who has a breath/blood alcohol reading of 0.10 or greater. A law enforcement officer... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 26, 1992 |
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