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 5352 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living allwnBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 70 percent of that at age 65. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5353 1991–92 |
Retired/cost-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree receives a minimum benefit of $16.72 per month per year of service. At the same time, the 3 percent COLA will also be applied, raising the minimum benefit to $17.22 per month per... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5354 1991–92 |
Retirees/cos-of-living alwncBeginning July 1991, a TRS I or PERS I retiree who is at least 65 years of age receives an annual COLA of up to 3 percent when purchasing power erodes to less than 60 percent of that at retirement. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5356 1991–92 |
Jurors/just verdictIn criminal jury trials in either district or superior court, the court is required to instruct jurors of their natural right to judge both the law and the facts pertaining to the case before them to determine whether justice... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5362 1991–92 |
Commencement/actions periodThe statute of limitations for a suit in adverse possession is increased from ten to twenty years. The minimum period of possession of real property prior to bringing an action in adverse possession is increased from ten to... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5365 1991–92 |
Juvenile disposition stndrdsNew schedule of categorizing offenses . The number of offense seriousness levels is increased from 10 to 13 to allows for more sentencing options. The categories now range from the lowest "M1" offenses that are equivalent to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5368 1991–92 |
Homeowner tax reliefBeginning with taxes payable in 1992, increases in the assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property valued at less than $200,000 is limited to 6 percent per year. This value threshold is adjusted upward yearly by... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5379 1991–92 |
Low-income housing relocatnThe authority to require property owners to pay relocation expenses of low income tenants impacted by the demolition or rehabilitation of housing units is repealed. Local governments may not use proceeds from an excise tax on... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5382 1991–92 |
Early childhood educationThe Legislature emphasizes its intent to provide the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to all eligible children not served by a comparable federal program. The limit on serving 5,000 children is removed. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5388 1991–92 |
Public hazards disclosureCourts may not issue protective orders or judgments with the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard or information about a public hazard, or information useful in protection from public hazards. Agreements with the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5392 1991–92 |
Supplemental capital budgetAdopts a supplemental capital budget. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5394 1991–92 |
Capital budgetAppropriations from the state building construction account and other special funds and accounts are made for the capital facilities of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993.... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5396 1991–92 |
Biennial budget 1991-93Appropriations from the state general fund and other special funds and accounts are made for the operating expenses of state government for the fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 1991 and ending June 30, 1993. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5397 1991–92 |
Privacy of common carrierThe Privacy Act does not apply to caller ID services, including enhanced 911 emergency service, operated by a common carrier and approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5398 1991–92 |
65 mph speed limit/four laneEstablishes a maximum speed limit of sixty-five miles per hour on four lane roads. | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5402 1991–92 |
School class size ratioFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 53.3:1000 for the 1993-94 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the current ratio of... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5403 1991–92 |
School staffing ratiosFor the purposes of state funding allocation, for grades K-3, the ratio of certificated instructional staff to students shall be 51:1000 for the 1991-92 through 2000-01 school years. For grades 4-6, the ratio shall be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5408 1991–92 |
Child and family care partnrDeclares an intent to have new growth and development pay a fair share of the cost of additional child care facilities and services. Revises provisions for the child and family care partnership. Establishes the need to... | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5426 1991–92 |
Fishing licenses/veteranAuthorizes disabled veterans to apply for a free hunting and fishing license if they have been residents for five years. Requires documentation to receive the license. | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5430 1991–92 |
Property improvement paymentMoney held by an owner, developer, prime contractor, subcontractor, or other person in charge of a construction project is regarded by law as being held in trust for the benefit of persons making the payment and those who... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5491 1991–92 |
Prof servc corp/psychol/physLicensed psychologists and licensed physicians are authorized to own stock in and render their individual professional services through one professional service corporation. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5493 1991–92 |
Video display terminalsRequires the director of labor and industries to promulgate health and safety standards to protect employees using video display terminals. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5511 1991–92 |
Insur agnt contract protectnInsurers may not cancel or limit an agent's underwriting authority for property/casualty lines based solely on the loss ratio experience on the agent's book of business without the agent's written approval at the time of the... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5529 1991–92 |
New prison constructionThe Department of General Administration (GA) is authorized to select, through a competitive process, a general contractor/construction manager (GC/CM) firm to construct correctional facilities at a specified maximum cost. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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