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 6369 2007–08 |
WA community learning centerMakes supporting statewide after-school intermediary organizations in their efforts to provide professional development and support to community learning centers an additional purpose of the Washington Community Learning... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6377 2007–08 |
Career and technical eduRequires all approved preparatory career and technical education (CTE) programs to lead to industry certification or allow students to earn dual high school and college credit. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 170, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6588 2007–08 |
School accumulated leaveAllows the transfer of accumulated leave by common school employees and employees of Educational Service Districts to and from institutions of higher education. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6657 2007–08 |
Salary bonusesIncludes bonuses paid to teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards within the Teachers' Retirement System definition of base salary, including the amounts in pension calculations and... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6726 2007–08 |
Certification assessmentsCodifies a requirement for the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to develop and implement a uniform assessment for the professional teaching certificate. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6879 2007–08 |
Basic education financeRequires a report from the Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) by December 1, 2008. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6195 2007–08 |
Rural county definitionTies the definition of "rural county" under the Community Economic Revitalization Board, Associate Development Organization, Rural Washington Loan Fund, and the Electric Utility Rural Economic Development Revolving Fund... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| SB 6805 2007–08 |
Conservation marketsRequires the State Conservation Commission to conduct a feasibility study on the viability of establishing farm and forest-based conservation markets in Washington. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| SB 6332 2007–08 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $4.5 billion to $5 billion. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6606 2007–08 |
Home inspectorsEstablishes licensing requirements for home inspectors. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6804 2007–08 |
Long-term care trainingDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to allocate competitive grants to community college pilot sites for training of long-term care workers subject to funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6389 2007–08 |
Military housingExempts military housing and ancillary supporting facilities developed under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative from property taxation and leasehold excise tax. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6573 2007–08 |
Public safetyRequires that beginning September 30, 2011, and every two years thereafter, the State Treasurer shall transfer, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, $5 million to a new Local Public Safety Enhancement Account (LPSEA),... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6740 2007–08 |
Teacher certificationAllows educator certification fees to be used for provision of certification services by the Educational Service Districts, based on rules adopted by the Professional Educator Standards Board. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6828 2007–08 |
Aerospace industry taxExpands tax incentives for the aerospace industry. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6874 2007–08 |
Columbia river waterCreates the Columbia River Water Delivery Account in fulfillment of agreements between Washington State and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Nation and between Washington State and the Spokane Tribe of Indians for the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6273 2007–08 |
Farm implements on highwaysIncreases the weight restriction on farm implements from 45,000 pounds to 65,000 pounds. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6275 2007–08 |
Drainage dist commissionersAuthorizes drainage districts to implement the provisions of drainage maintenance plans that have been adopted by the drainage districts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6447 2007–08 |
Military personnel leaveProvides that, during periods of military conflict, employees are entitled to up to 15 days of unpaid leave before their spouse is deployed or while their spouse is on leave from deployment. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6678 2007–08 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing may issue armed forces special vehicle license plates to parents of a member of the United States armed forces who died in service to his or her country or as a result of such service. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 6761 2007–08 |
Wetlands mitigation banksRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) to coordinate with the local government where a wetland mitigation bank would be located before approving a bank. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |
| SB 5179 2007–08 |
Snowmobile registrationA person who owns or transports a snowmobile in Washington, but does not operate it, is not required to register the snowmobile. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 18, 2008 |
| SB 5278 2007–08 |
Public funds for politicsRemoves the prohibition of using public funds to finance political campaigns for local office. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6465 2007–08 |
Temporary fishing licenseAllows all active duty military personnel to pay the same fee for a temporary combination fishing license as a Washington resident would pay. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
| SB 6500 2007–08 |
Leave sharing for victimsThe leave sharing program is extended to employees who are the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 17, 2008 |
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