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 6371 1995–96 |
Anhydrous ammoniaProhibits the department of ecology from listing anhydrous ammonia as a class B hazardous air pollutant until the federal government does pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7412(b). | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6378 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe length of time that a county is held responsible to act as a receiver for a defunct public water system is limited to no longer than three years. Public water systems that were originally privately owned, but which now are... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6384 1995–96 |
Occupational diseaseWhen a worker notifies an employer of an unsafe condition or practice and subsequently claims an occupational disease resulted from the unsafe condition or practice between the time of notification and the employer's... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6388 1995–96 |
Property tax exemptionAuthorizes a tax exemption of up to one hundred fifty thousand dollars of assessed evaluation if the property is the main domicile of the widow or widower. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 6307 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersBefore an unauthorized insurer files a pleading in response to an action initiated against it, the insurer must do one of two things. It must either seek to become an authorized insurer in this state, or it must post a bond to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6308 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsWhen an insured wins in a coverage action against an insurer, the insured can recover all consequential damages caused by a delay in resolving its insurance claim. The consequential damages are imposed even if recovery on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6309 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupA new cause of action is created allowing a third party to sue an insured's insurer directly, bypassing the contractual arrangement between the insurer and the actual policy holder. This affects those insurers who provide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6310 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupWhen an insurer agrees to pay for a policyholder's counsel because the policyholder faces a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by a release of a hazardous substance, and the insurer does so under a reservation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6321 1995–96 |
School nursesDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a study on the need for school nurses in public and private schools and possible funding sources. Requires a report by December 1, 1997. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6344 1995–96 |
Seed, hay or alfalfa/B&O taxConditioning seed for sale or use in planting must be taxed at a sales tax rate multiplied by the rate of 0.011 percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6350 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryRevises RCW 9.94A.030 to include residential burglary in the list of most serious offenses. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6269 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsThree technology grants programs are established. The first program provides grants to school districts to develop and implement collaborative programs with public institutions of higher education to enhance student learning... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6287 1995–96 |
Hay or alfalfa/B & O taxThe manufacturing definition under the business and occupation tax does not include baling, compressing or cubing of hay or alfalfa for sale or use as feed stock. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6301 1995–96 |
School levy & bond authorztnThe 60 percent super-majority and the 40 percent voter turnout requirements are eliminated. A simple majority of voters voting approves school district levy and bond issues. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6200 1995–96 |
Timber/county excise taxRevises RCW 84.33.051 to apply the tax on publicly owned land as well as privately owned land. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6212 1995–96 |
Noxious aquatic weedsAuthorizes shoreline property owners to use any federally approved herbicide following label application requirements for control of nuisance weeds until the department of ecology can assume full financial responsibility to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6221 1995–96 |
Background checksBusinesses and organizations providing services to children, developmentally disabled persons, and vulnerable adults may conduct biennial background checks of employees, licensees, or volunteers. A business or organization... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6227 1995–96 |
Sex offender supervisionThe Department of Corrections is required to implement a policy governing its evaluation and approval of release plans for sex offenders. The policy must require the department to (1) notify Child Protective Services (CPS)... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6228 1995–96 |
Sex abuse/developmn disabledIf a person wishes to bring a cause of action for recovery of damages for injury due to sexual abuse of a developmentally disabled person, that action must be commenced within the later of the following periods: (1) within... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6238 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5004 1995–96 |
Washington park arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5006 1995–96 |
Property tax rate loweredThe state levy is reduced by $0.65 to $2.95, and the 1 percent limit is reduced statutorily to 0.935 percent. This change applies to taxes levied in 1995 for collection in 1996, and thereafter. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5007 1995–96 |
Toll roads and highwaysAgreements between a private entity and the department that involve a toll road or toll highway cannot be approved unless the toll facility is first approved by the voters of the legislative district or districts containing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5008 1995–96 |
Property tax/senior & retirdRevises exemption provisions for qualified persons who have a combined disposable income of thirty-six thousand dollars or less, and who are at least sixty-five years of age. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1996 and... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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