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 6447 2005–06 |
LEOFFRS plan 1The 60 percent benefit cap is removed from LEOFF 1. Employer and employee contributions are reinstated at the rate of 6 percent of pay, effective July 1, 2007. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6448 2005–06 |
Public employment of retireeRevises provisions pertaining to the public employment of retirees from the teachers' retirement system plan 1 and the public employees' retirement system plan 1. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6450 2005–06 |
Vesting after 5 yearsMembers of PERS, TRS, and SERS Plans 3 vest after five years of service. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6451 2005–06 |
Actuarial accrued liabilityDeclares an intent to provide for the systematic payment of the plan 1 unfunded actuarial accrued liability in a manner that promotes contribution rate adequacy and stability for the affected systems. This change in funding... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6452 2005–06 |
Retirement contribution rateEstablishes minimum contribution rates for the public employees' retirement system, the public safety employees' retirement system, the school employees' retirement system, and the teachers' retirement system. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6458 2005–06 |
TERS service creditMembers of TRS 2/3 may make a one-time purchase of up to seven years of service credit for public education experience outside of Washington's retirement systems. The education experience must have been covered by a government... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6472 2005–06 |
Student retentionBeginning with the 2006-2007 school year, all school boards are required to adopt a policy, or amend any existing local policy, regarding student promotion and retention. The policy, which must be adopted at a public meeting... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| SB 6311 2005–06 |
Salary bonus for teachersEach school district will receive sufficient allocations to fund a salary bonus equal to ten percent of its base pay for eligible certificated instructional staff who teach math, science, or special education. Districts will... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6329 2005–06 |
Aerospace developmentSales and use tax exemptions are provided for computer equipment and software, and its installation, used primarily in aerospace product development. A person may claim a credit of 1.5 percent of expenditures against the B&O... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6343 2005–06 |
High school civicsBeginning with the graduating class of 2010, students must complete at least one course in civics. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop specific guidelines to implement this requirement. "Civics" is defined as... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6345 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that the intent of this act is to make clear that Article I, section 16 of the Washington State Constitution prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for private use, except under narrow exceptions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6358 2005–06 |
Hunter educationThe hunter education requirements do not apply to active duty military personnel of the United States armed forces who provide documentation establishing successful completion of firearms qualification requirements for his or... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6389 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDeclares an intent to enhance the penalties for, and monitoring of, sex offenders. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6393 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelRed-dyed diesel used by a farmer in the process of producing agricultural products is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6394 2005–06 |
Special fuel tax exemptionsProvides sales and use tax exemptions for special fuel used for certain purposes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5063 2005–06 |
Telework funding boardThe term "telework" is defined as a work arrangement where employees and self-employed persons are to work at locations other than the traditional workplace using computers or telecommunications. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5866 2005–06 |
PERS & TERS allowancesThe time frame within which PERS 1 and TRS 1 members with 30 years of service must choose to opt into the supplemental defined contribution plan after accumulating thirty years of service credit is extended from six months to... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5878 2005–06 |
Internet gamblingThe prohibition against gambling by using certain technologies, including the internet, is reaffirmed. The Lottery is prohibited from conducting games where a participant becomes eligible to win a prize, except by using... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6302 2005–06 |
Parking fees at state parksProvides that the commission may not charge a fee for the first two hours of parking in a state park. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6304 2005–06 |
Conservation districtsRevises special assessment provisions for conservation districts. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5004 2005–06 |
Commercial feedThe pet food registration period is changed from a one-year to a two-year period. The fees are doubled but will be paid half as often. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5008 2005–06 |
Estate taxRevises state law to conform to changes in the federal estate tax. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5009 2005–06 |
Conservation asst accountThe authorized use of the conservation assistance revolving account is extended to the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5010 2005–06 |
Conservation districtsThe Conservation Commission is authorized to adopt rules pertaining to the eligibility and distribution of these funds. The initial and the second distribution formulas are repealed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
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