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 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 5243 1991–92 |
Vet affairs advisory committA representative of the Submarine Veterans of World War II is added to the membership of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee, bringing the total to 16. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5424 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsStatewide officials, state legislators, and their employees may not solicit or accept campaign contributions during the period beginning 30 days prior to and ending 30 days past the close of a regular legislative session. The... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | 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 5864 1991–92 |
Political contributions/adsLegislative intent is specific to ensure that individuals and interest groups have fair opportunity to participate in the elective process and to reduce the influence of large organizational contributors. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 5875 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6190 1991–92 |
Traffic infraction deferralRestricts the deferral to once in a three year period. Declares that a deferral does not affect imposition of monetary penalties. | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6204 1991–92 |
Wildlife director appointmntThe Wildlife Commission will select the Director of Wildlife and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the Wildlife Commission. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6205 1991–92 |
Criminal street gangsPrescribes a gross misdemeanor penalty for active participation in a criminal street gang. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1992 |
| SB 6166 1991–92 |
Small businesses impactRequires agencies to prepare a list of rules that have an economic impact on small businesses. Requires agencies to prepare a detailed report demonstrating how it intends to reduce the economic impact on small businesses. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 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 6175 1991–92 |
State employment freezeThe number of management employees in each agency of government may not exceed the actual number of such personnel unless each additional position has received prior approval by the Committee on State Government Employment.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1992 |
| SB 5118 1991–92 |
Fisheries hotlineThe Department of Fisheries is directed to offer a statewide 24-hour toll free hotline for reporting food fish law violations. During normal working hours, the hotline will be answered by Fisheries patrol personnel in the... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6079 1991–92 |
Property owner tax noticeIn circumstances where the original real estate tax statement is being sent by the county treasurer to a lienholder rather than the vested owner of property in the county, when requested in writing by a vested owner, the... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6101 1991–92 |
Actions against loc govrnmntProhibits actions for damages to be commenced until sixty days after the claim has been filed with the local government governing body. Provides that the period of limitations is tolled during the sixty-day period. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6102 1991–92 |
Double amendments mergeReenacts and amends RCW 43.43.830 to merge double amendments. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6105 1991–92 |
Discovery materials accessUpon filing of a criminal complaint, the defendant is entitled to a copy of any discovery materials that the court rules require to be disclosed to defendants. The court's authority to issue protective orders to restrict or... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6107 1991–92 |
Child's hearsay statementCorroborative evidence is defined as evidence that supports to a substantial degree a logical and reasonable inference that the act described in the hearsay statement occurred. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 6108 1991–92 |
Victim request/crime invstgnA victim may request the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute his or her case if the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the offense occurred has declined prosecution. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1992 |
| SB 5000 1991–92 |
Prop exmpt from executionWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the property of the Washington resident is exempt from... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5001 1991–92 |
In-state prop executionWhere another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the property in this state owned by the taxpayer is exempt... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5014 1991–92 |
Coho floating pen projectRegional fisheries enhancement groups are encouraged to develop floating net pen projects for the culture and delayed release of coho salmon. Net pens are to be located at existing waterfront developments such as: fishing... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5024 1991–92 |
Pensions/out-of-state jdgmntWhen another state attempts to collect an income tax on state pension or retirement benefits paid to a former employee of that state who is now a Washington resident, the retirement income and other property in this state... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5029 1991–92 |
Judicial elections procedureThe election laws for candidates for justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, judge of the superior court, and Superintendent of Public Instruction are revised to provide that candidates for these... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5033 1991–92 |
Credit union examinatn rprtsAll examination reports must be made available to credit union members, upon request, if the request is made more than 30 days after receipt of the report by any member of the board of directors. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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