Marilyn Rasmussen
Senator
· Democrat
· District 2
· most recent term 2007–08
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424
Bills as prime sponsor
93
of those became law
3,630
Bills co-sponsored
15,154
Recorded votes
1.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6803 2007–08 |
Child support obligationsIf DSHS sends notice to the licensing entity that a responsible parent is not in compliance with his or her child support order, the licensing entity must issue a restricted license to the parent for a period of not less than 90 days. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6812 2007–08 |
Autism diagnostic clinicsProvides that public hospital districts shall, within existing revenue, develop a team of qualified diagnosticians prepared to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorders for free for people living within the taxing borders... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6814 2007–08 |
Military employees' paydatesNational Guard and Washington State Guard members who are called to participate in state active duty must be paid: no later than 7 days after the duty has ended; or no later than 7 days after the end of the pay period. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6815 2007–08 |
Military leaves of absenceProvides that the spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or reserves who has been deployed during a period of military conflict shall be allowed up to fifteen days of benefits under RCW... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6816 2007–08 |
PEBB benefitsRequires the administrator of the state health care authority to adopt rules setting forth criteria for determining employee eligibility for benefits and the appeal process by which employees may appeal benefits and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6374 2007–08 |
Personal wireless numbersAny person in the business of compiling, marketing, or selling wireless phone numbers for commercial purposes may not publish any wireless phone number in a directory unless the number's subscriber has given his or her... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6491 2007–08 |
Vulnerable adult fatalityProvides that the department of social and health services may conduct a vulnerable adult fatality review when the department has reason to believe that the death of the vulnerable adult may be related to the abuse,... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6758 2007–08 |
Biofuels irrigationEstablishes an allocation of an annual aggregate of one hundred thousand acre feet of water from the Columbia river mainstem and the Lower Snake river mainstem in perpetuity. The waters allocated under this act are available... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6764 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesCreates a business and occupation tax credit for enhancing educational opportunities for children with disabilities. Provides that each person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under this act must report... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6783 2007–08 |
Prosecuting attorneyThe office of prosecuting attorney is included in the list of county offices that are not nominated at partisan primaries. The office of prosecuting attorney is nonpartisan and the candidates for it are nominated and elected as such. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6262 2007–08 |
Tuition incentive programThe economic development and diversification tuition incentive program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6391 2007–08 |
UW branch campus(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes an additional University of Washington branch campus, University of Washington North Sound, in Everett. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6687 2007–08 |
Postretirement employmentModifies alternate early retirement provisions related to public employees. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6700 2007–08 |
Artistic organizationsProvides a limited property tax exemption for the use of facilities by artistic, scientific, and historical organizations. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6706 2007–08 |
Annual property revaluationsBy January 1, 2012 all counties must revalue real property annually. The Department of Revenue will provide guidance and financial assistance to counties converting to annual revaluations. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6720 2007–08 |
School safety committeeA new chapter under Title 28A is created for the School Safety Advisory Committee, which is established to evaluate school safety proposals and advise the Legislature and the SPI on the implementation of best practices for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6741 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesProvides that in a criminal case where: (1) The defendant has been convicted of manufacturing, selling, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance listed in RCW 69.50.401; and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6746 2007–08 |
Weatherization assistanceBill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF CHANGES MADE BY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE (Proposed Substitute): Tangible personal property and services used in the weatherization of residence under the Washington... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6608 2007–08 |
Criminal street gangsRequires the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee to issue a request forproposal to implement five pilot projects designed to prevent, intervene, and suppress street gangs and gang violence and appropriates $10... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6610 2007–08 |
Certificated principalsExtends the national board for professional teaching standards bonus to certificated principals. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6612 2007–08 |
Valid voter signaturesRequires, concerning individual voter signatures on an initiative or referendum petition, the secretary of state must accept and not reject a valid voter signature if it matches the signature on the voter's registration as... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6625 2007–08 |
Driver training by parentsAllows the director of licensing to review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home. The director may charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver training education... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6630 2007–08 |
Phase I/II clinical trialsPersons specializing in Phase I and II clinical trials are eligible for the high technology R&D credit and deferral programs. R&D credits for Phase I and II clinical trials are not allowed for amounts received from a person... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
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