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 6741 2003–04 |
Entertainment materialsDeclares an intent to dedicate the revenues from a tax on the sale and use of adult entertainment materials and services to crime victims' compensation, with an emphasis towards providing services, support, or therapy to those... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 11, 2004 |
| SB 6740 2003–04 |
Child abduction preventionRequires the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot project for selected school districts to identify instructional materials and resources for parents and teachers to use to provide instruction designed to... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 10, 2004 |
| SB 6371 2003–04 |
Repeat DUI offensesDriving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a class C felony if the offender has two or more prior convictions for DUI within a five-year period, or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6441 2003–04 |
Fire fighter record checksAll paid or volunteer fire fighters, hired or appointed after the | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6508 2003–04 |
American beef banThe business and occupation tax on the wholesale sales of beef products is suspended for the entity that slaughtered the animal until the bans on the importation of beef and beef products are lifted by Japan, Mexico and the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6572 2003–04 |
Problem gamblingA discussion of problem gambling issues and whether the tribe will consider contributing toward services for problem gambling must be included in compact negotiations conducted after the effective date of this act. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6707 2003–04 |
Noxious weed managementA Public Lands Advisory Commission for Noxious Weed Management is created to bring state agencies together with stakeholders to address noxious weed problems on public lands. The commission is chaired by the Department of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6720 2003–04 |
Property tax exemptionWhere real property is and remains zoned or designated for agricultural use by a local government, and an agricultural purpose water right for that land is found to be relinquished or abandoned, the portion of that real... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2004 |
| SB 6350 2003–04 |
State patrol wage bargainingFor purposes of negotiating wages and wage-related matters, the state shall be represented by the Governor or the Governor's designee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6497 2003–04 |
Work force trainingThe Washington Customized Employment Workforce Training program is created for employers locating or expanding in the state. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is to administer the program. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6549 2003–04 |
Ferries and U. S. flagState law requires schools, court rooms, and state buildings to install, display, and maintain the American and state flags. The Department of Transportation's Washington State Ferry System flies the American and state flags... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6627 2003–04 |
Small business incubator prgThe Small Business Incubator Program is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The department is to award up to $125,000 per year to small business incubators for operations and support services. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6628 2003–04 |
Nonprofit orgs property taxA tax exemption is provided for real and personal property of those nonprofit organizations using the property to either: (1) assist startup and expanding businesses by providing education, training and employment of... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6722 2003–04 |
Medical malpracticeAmends RCW 48.18.290 and 48.18.2901 relating to cancellation and nonrenewal of medical malpractice liability insurance policies. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6723 2003–04 |
Patient safety practicesFinds that: (1) Thousands of patients are injured each year in the United States as a result of medical errors, and that a comprehensive approach is needed to effectively reduce the incidence of medical errors in our health... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6724 2003–04 |
Health profession disciplineDeclares that effective mechanisms are needed to ensure that the small minority of health professionals who engage in unprofessional conduct are reported and disciplined in a timely and effective manner. Finds that... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6726 2003–04 |
Adult family homesDeclares an intent to require all insurers authorized to write commercial or professional liability insurance to be members of a joint underwriting association created to provide liability insurance for adult family home services. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6727 2003–04 |
Joint underwriting assocRegulates a joint underwriting association for persons and entities that provide services to children and vulnerable adults. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6728 2003–04 |
Hlth care provider/b & o taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by a health care provider from the United States or any instrumentality of the United States, or from the state of Washington or any municipal corporation or... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6729 2003–04 |
School district leviesAmends RCW 84.52.0531 and 28A.500.020 relating to school district levy base calculations. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 6734 2003–04 |
Water rightsMost state-based water right holders are required to confirm and document the quantity of their water right put to beneficial use, based on the highest instantaneous and annual quantity used between the January 1, 1994 to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 2004 |
| SB 5035 2003–04 |
Special needs transportationApplications for annual license tab fees, gross weight fees, and additional fees for recreational vehicles include an opportunity for applicants to contribute funds to assist persons with special transportation needs. The... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 5157 2003–04 |
Veterinary boardOf the six board members, at least two must be from eastern Washington. At least one of the board's five licensed veterinarians must have an active practice specializing in agricultural animals raised for commercial purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6179 2003–04 |
Low-cost housingTwenty-five percent of the value of a donation for the provision of low-cost housing to low-income buyers in Washington State may be credited against the imposed business and occupations tax. To be eligible, the donation must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
| SB 6451 2003–04 |
Nursing home fundingNursing home payment rates for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 are increased to cover the proportion of the increase in nursing homes' workers' compensation, property insurance, and liability insurance costs since 1999 that is... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2004 |
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