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 5529 2003–04 |
Research & dev tax creditThe B&O tax credit for research and development is extended to January 1, 2015. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5531 2003–04 |
High-tech research & devThe high-technology sales and use tax deferral program is extended to July 1, 2014. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must provide a report on the program every five years. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5583 2003–04 |
Economic developmentThe expanded definition of "rural county," that includes counties smaller than 225 square miles, is applied to the other six rural tax incentive programs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5800 2003–04 |
Economic development commCreates, in statute, the Governor's Economic Development Commission. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5827 2003–04 |
International tourism centerThe Washington State Tourism Center is created. The center provides targeted assistance to national and international tourism-related businesses to promote Washington as a tourism destination and coordinates with local tourism... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5915 2003–04 |
Comm economic rev boardsOne representative of a federally recognized Indian tribe is added to the board members appointed by the Governor. References to federally recognized Indian tribes are added in the definition of "public facilities" and the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5983 2003–04 |
Excise tax incentivesAn international company investing in Washington is included within the definition of person in the state's tax code. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5987 2003–04 |
Transportation agenciesThe appointment of the Secretary of Transportation by the Transportation Commission is made at the pleasure of the commission. The authority of the commission over other powers and duties of the secretary is also clarified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6028 2003–04 |
Flax seed oil manufacturingThe B&O tax rate on persons engaging in the business of manufacturing flax seed into flax oil, flax seed meal, or flax seed byproducts is reduced from 0.484 percent to 0.138 percent. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6385 2003–04 |
Environmental educationDeclares an intent to promote environmental education efficacy through the development of a comprehensive statewide environmental education strategic plan. Directs the governor's council on environmental education to develop a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6388 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesFinds an urgent and substantial need to enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in Washington to minimize developmental delays and to maximize individual potential for learning and functioning.... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6397 2003–04 |
Emergency medical personnelAnyone convicted of theft from an ambulance or ambulance service licensed by the state is disqualified from being licensed as emergency medical service personnel. A person charged with theft from an ambulance or ambulance... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6398 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle insuranceRequires that, when the department sends a vehicle license renewal notice, it shall also provide notice of the requirement for written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements in order to renew the license. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6399 2003–04 |
Guardianship feesThe amount of fees and costs for guardians of incapacitated people who are clients of the Department of Social and Health Services is not limited to the amount allowed by rule by DSHS. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6283 2003–04 |
Youth fishingThe age at which a license is required for a personal use fishing license or shellfish license is raised from 15 to 18. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6284 2003–04 |
Youth hunting licensesNo hunting licenses or tags are required for persons under 18 years of age. Disabled veterans will continue to purchase licenses at the existing reduced rate. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6291 2003–04 |
Boarding home paymentsRecognizes the significant financial commitment made by providers to construct new or remodeled housing for the state's elderly who receive medicaid contracted assisted living services in boarding homes. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6293 2003–04 |
Mortgage brokersFederally insured persons doing business under the laws of another state are exempt from the Mortgage Broker Practices Act. The requirements on persons partially exempt from the act that relate to unfair or deceptive practices... | Brian Murray (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6295 2003–04 |
Technology in schoolsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to convene a technology in education task force to develop recommendations about the use of technology and recommendations about funding technology in the schools after... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6298 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationDeclares that, except as expressly provided in chapter 67.28 RCW, all of the provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 and 82.08.060 and chapter 82.32 RCW shall have full force and application with respect to taxes imposed under... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6318 2003–04 |
Insolvent insurersL&I must contract with a service organization or third-party administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insurers. The L&I director selects the service organization or third-party administrator through a competitive... | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6328 2003–04 |
Malpractice insuranceA supplemental malpractice insurance program (SMIP) is created to provide an excess layer of liability coverage for medical malpractice claims. The program is a distinct legal entity, not an insurer nor a state agency. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6229 2003–04 |
Private sports coachesA person is prohibited from representing himself or herself to the public as a private sports coach or trainer unless he or she is licensed. The applicant for a coach or trainer's license must meet specific requirements. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6230 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxRevises business and occupation taxation of small businesses. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6246 2003–04 |
Pblc safety emplys' retireA new retirement system called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is created. A new plan is created within PSERS called the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System Plan 2 (PSERS 2). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
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