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 5090 2003–04 |
LEOFFRS board electionsRestricts eligibility to vote in Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Plan 1 disability board elections to members subject to the jurisdiction of the board. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5096 2003–04 |
Teachers' retirement plan 1Allows members of the Teachers' Retirement System Plan 1 in extended school year programs to use either two consecutive fiscal years or two consecutive extended school years, as defined by their school districts, in the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5100 2003–04 |
Survivor benefitsProvides federal income tax-exempt pension payments to qualified survivor beneficiaries of the Public Employees Retirement System, the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System, and the Washington State... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5142 2003–04 |
Children of school employeesRequires school districts to let the children of their full-time teachers and classified employees to enroll in the districts' schools, including the schools where the teachers and classified employees work, if the children... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 36, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5265 2003–04 |
Wine/farmers marketsAllows a Washington winery to obtain an endorsement from the Liquor Control Board to sell bottled wines at qualifying farmers markets. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5273 2003–04 |
Veterans/employment examsThe restriction that veterans must claim scoring preference on civil service exams within 15 years of release from active military service is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5290 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionContinues the Horse Racing Commission's authority to receive non-conviction data in criminal history records after June 30, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5505 2003–04 |
High school course optionsRequires public high schools to offer a program for students who plan to pursue work or career opportunities after high school graduation. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 17, 2003 |
| SB 5570 2003–04 |
Communicating with a minorAmends the crime of communicating with a minor for immoral purposes to include communicating with someone the person believes to be a minor. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 2003 |
Apr 16, 2003 |
| SB 5279 2003–04 |
Trans permit efficiency commThe Transportation Permit Efficiency and Accountability Committee (TPEAC) is extended to March 31, 2006. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 2003 |
Mar 31, 2003 |
| SB 5044 2003–04 |
Termination of tenancyAllows a tenant who is a member of the armed forces to terminate a rental agreement if the tenant receives reassignment or deployment orders. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2003 |
Mar 24, 2003 |
| SB 5514 2001–02 |
Public facility districtsThe requirements for a PFD to qualify to impose the 0.033 percent sales tax are changed so that the PFD must be formed by July 31, 2002 and construction must begin by January 1, 2004. A full state and local sales tax refund is... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 363, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| SB 6588 2001–02 |
Food service rules$ Requires the state board of health to adopt updated food service rules by December 31, 2004, by which date the state board is granted sole authority to adopt food service rules. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| SB 6609 2001–02 |
Ecology department studies$ Authorizes local governments to discuss and dispute the findings of studies conducted by the Department of Ecology. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 364, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 4, 2002 |
| SB 5965 2001–02 |
Local real estate excise taxAn additional real estate excise tax is authorized for counties equal to 0.5 percent of the selling price to be used exclusively for the development of affordable housing, including acquisition, building, rehabilitation, and... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 6234 2001–02 |
Insurance premiums$ Requires that automobile insurance policies specify the date on which the premium is due and that such policies allow for a five day grace period before any late charges will be assessed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 3, 2002 |
| SB 5097 2001–02 |
POW/MIA flag$ Public entities must display the POW/MIA flag along with the United States flag and the Washington flag. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5626 2001–02 |
Definition of veteran$ The definition of "veteran" is expanded to include peacetime veterans and those who have fulfilled their initial military service obligation for purposes of: 1) veterans' preference on civil service exams; 2) free license... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 5777 2001–02 |
Retirees/hlth care benefits$ Retirees and disabled employees from local government and other political subdivisions will be permitted to continue their coverage under a health plan established by their employer. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6254 2001–02 |
Fruit & vege account$ Replaces the fruit and vegetable district funds located locally with a Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Account in the custody of the State Treasurer, provides for the use of monies from the new state account, authorizes the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6409 2001–02 |
Construction defect claims$ Provides that the builder of a residence must be given an opportunity to cure a construction defect before a lawsuit may be filed against the builder. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6490 2001–02 |
Vehicle theft$ Divides the crime of taking a motor vehicle without permission into two degrees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6709 2001–02 |
Children in out-of-home care$ Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to submit a proposal to the Legislature by October 1, 2002 addressing the educational stability of... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6726 2001–02 |
Complaints against dairies$ Provides the Department of Ecology with permissive authority to not conduct certain dairy farm inspections. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 2002 |
Apr 2, 2002 |
| SB 6301 2001–02 |
Group fishing permits$ Authorizes the director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue a group fishing license to a medical care facility. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2002 |
Mar 29, 2002 |
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