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 5741 2007–08 |
FirefightersThe presumption that, for fire fighters, certain diseases are occupationally related is extended to include: an injury to the heart causing death, or any health condition or impairment resulting in total or partial disability... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5749 2007–08 |
Brassica seed productionA petition process is established for the creation of Brassica seed production districts. To initiate the process, growers or processors must submit a petition to the Department of Agriculture to request that a Brassica seed... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5750 2007–08 |
Neurodevelopmental therapiesNeurodevelopmental therapies are a covered benefit for children 18 and under, for large group policies, including the policy for state employees. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5760 2007–08 |
Energy freedom programExpanding the Energy Freedom Program: The program is expanded to include projects to: (1) convert landfill methane gas or wastewater treatment gas into liquid fuel and (2) develop a refueling infrastructure for biofuels and... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5761 2007–08 |
Vegetation managementBusinesses performing vegetation management services with sheep and goats are exempted from collecting sales tax and subject to B&O taxation at a .002904 rate on gross income. "Vegetation management service" is defined as a... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5764 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryReplacement parts installed on farm vehicles are exempt from the sales and use tax if used by a farmer having at least $10,000 income from the sale of agriculture products per year. The labor and services to install... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5765 2007–08 |
Repairs to farm machineryLabor and services to install parts on farm machinery and equipment is exempt from sales tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5769 2007–08 |
Early learning & child careRequires the department of community, trade, and economic development to implement an early learning and child care grant program specifically for programs located on campuses of institutions of higher education as defined in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5776 2007–08 |
Foster care benefitsBefore denying, reducing, or terminating any foster care maintenance payment, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must give prior written notice to the foster child, the child's representative, and caregiver. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5781 2007–08 |
Vegetation managementProvides that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of performing a vegetative management service through the use of goats or sheep, as to such persons, the amount of the tax with respect to such... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5783 2007–08 |
Care providersAdditional factors to be considered by an interest arbitration panel resolving an impasse in collective bargaining involving individual providers or family child care providers under the PECBA are specified. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5789 2007–08 |
Small employersThe premium assistance available for the SEHIP program may be provided for any available health benefit plan offered by a small employer, including a high deductible health plan with a health savings account. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5791 2007–08 |
Hunter & firearm safety eduEncourages school districts to offer hunter and firearm safety courses as an elective. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5810 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefLand that promotes the conservation of wildlife habitat may be classified as open space land. Wildlife habitats so classified are not required to be publicly accessible. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5811 2007–08 |
Animal identification progThe advisory committee is extended one additional year until July 1, 2008. The charge to the committee recognizes that the proposed federal program is now voluntary. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5812 2007–08 |
Educational service districtThe SPI must call an election to be held in each ESD no later than August 25 of every odd-numbered year. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5813 2007–08 |
Math and science educationCreates a mathematics and science instructional coach demonstration project. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5814 2007–08 |
Educational opportunitiesMathematics, science, and technology at the student, teacher, school, district, and state superintendent levels are addressed. Middle schools that receive approval by OSPI to provide career and technical education directly to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5817 2007–08 |
Sex offenses against childAny sex offense committed against a child under the age of 18 may be prosecuted at any time after commission. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5829 2007–08 |
Export assistanceCTED must establish partnerships with local organizations, including small business development centers, associate development organizations, ports, and local governments. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5844 2007–08 |
Specialized forest productsModifies the definition of specialty wood under the specialized forest products statutes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5848 2007–08 |
Overtime for nursesRevises the mandatory overtime prohibition applicable to nurses, but only with respect to increasing the types of health care facilities that are subject to the prohibition from requiring nurses to perform overtime work. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5850 2007–08 |
Mental disordersDirects the office of the state long-term care ombudsman to provide ombudsman services for persons receiving services from regional support networks and licensed service providers under chapter 71.24 RCW. Repeals RCW 71.24.350. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5851 2007–08 |
Rail preservationThe Legislature finds that where rail-related operations or facilities have benefitted from public investment, there is public interest in ensuring that available rail and crossing materials be retained and reused to modify or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5852 2007–08 |
Growth in rural areasThree "rural village" demonstration projects may be created by certain qualified counties planning under the GMA. A rural village is defined as a compact, environmentally friendly rural development created using TDRs. Rural... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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