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 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6211 2005–06 |
Timber land boardThe Timber Land Revitalization Board is created. The Board will be responsible for making grants and loans to sustain the timber industry and strengthen the connection between the forest economy and maintaining forest health. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6372 2005–06 |
Boarding home ratesWhen a Medicaid eligible boarding home resident submits a request to DSHS for a change in condition reassessment, the boarding home shall receive payment from DSHS beginning the date the boarding home requests the reassessment... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6523 2005–06 |
Minimum age for gamblingPersons under the age of 21 are prohibited from wagering on activities regulated by the Gambling Commission in any part of A facility where alcohol for on-site consumption is sold or allowed. It is also unlawful to assist,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6587 2005–06 |
Mental helath ombudsmanA centralized, independent Office of Mental Health Ombudsman (OMHO) is created. Services are provided by a nonprofit organization contracting with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6685 2005–06 |
Mentally ill offendersThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections must serve as the chairperson of a statewide workgroup. The membership will include members of the judiciary, representatives of law enforcement agencies, and treatment providers,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6718 2005–06 |
Records checks/schoolsSchool districts, educational service districts, the state school for the deaf and blind, and their contractors hiring employees are required to perform a record check before hiring an employee regardless of the amount of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6732 2005–06 |
Exposure to depleted uraniumEffective October 1, 2006, the Adjutant General of the Washington State National Guard is required to assist any eligible member or veteran in obtaining federal treatment services, who: l) Has been assigned a risk level I, II,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6747 2005–06 |
Safe school plansIf funding is provided, all schools must have comprehensive safe school plans in place by the beginning of the 2008-09 school year. The schools that have been "mapped" must include that information in their safe school plan by... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6749 2005–06 |
Foster care critical supportThis bill establishes a foster parent critical support and retention program for foster parents who care for children who are sexually or physically aggressive. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6767 2005–06 |
Government performanceThe membership of the CAB is reconstituted. It consists of nine voting members. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6846 2005–06 |
College in high school progThe College in the High School program is established in statute. The OSPI, SBCTC, and the public baccalaureate institutions must jointly develop and adopt rules for the CHS program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 6868 2005–06 |
Air craft fuel tax exemptionThe aircraft fuel tax exemption for fuel used principally for crop dusting is expanded to include fuel used for aerial seed and fertilizer application. Sale and use of fuel for aircraft used principally for crop dusting and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| SB 5086 2005–06 |
Rural Washington loan fundAuthorizes the Rural Washington Loan Fund to retain the interest earnings the fund generates. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5221 2005–06 |
Veterans' & military affairsThe joint committee is permanent. The joint committee must establish an executive committee. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5225 2005–06 |
Deer & elk huntingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may, by rule, offer permits to hunt deer or elk during more than one general season under a multiple season big game permit. Only one deer or elk may be harvested annually under such permits. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5324 2005–06 |
TRS average final compensatnAll certified educational staff associates belonging to TRS 1 are allowed to annualize their salary for the purpose of calculating their average final compensation. This provision applies to currently active members only. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5621 2005–06 |
Preschool or nursery schoolsRequires the Washington Early Learning Council to develop standards and procedures for the voluntary certification of preschools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5702 2005–06 |
Dev disabilities trust acctCreates the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Trust Account in the state treasury. All income from the lease of land, conservation easements, sale of timber, or other activities short of the sale of... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5705 2005–06 |
Classified school employeesProhibits the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) from dividing an existing appropriate bargaining unit of classified school employees unless the parties agree. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5723 2005–06 |
Fruits and vegetablesExtends the expiration date for the exception from mandatory grading standards for asparagus shipped out of state for fresh packing to December 31, 2007. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 5814 2005–06 |
Cigarette tax contractsAdds the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and the Makah Tribe to the list of tribes with which the Governor may make cigarette tax contracts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6324 2005–06 |
Foster careThe bill extends the provision allowing children to remain in foster care until the age of 21 while pursuing post-secondary education so long as they maintain a 2.5 grade point average and remain enrolled in school. The number... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6462 2005–06 |
Biotechnology productState and local sales and use taxes are deferred for investments in construction or renovation of structure, or machinery and equipment, used for biotechnology product or medical device manufacturing. The deferred taxes need... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
| SB 6503 2005–06 |
Generation of electricityAn exemption is provided from the retail sales and use taxes for machinery and equipment used directly to generate at least 200 watts of electricity using qualified hydropower. Definition of qualified hydropower is added to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 2006 |
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