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 6875 1999–00 |
GratuitiesDeclares that it is unlawful for a "seller," as defined in RCW 82.08.010, to label an amount as a "tip" or "gratuity" when that amount is not a genuine voluntary payment by a buyer in connection with a retail sale. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 26, 2000 |
| SB 6368 1999–00 |
Lockouts/unemployment beneftMaximum unemployment insurance benefits are extended for workers who are unemployed due to a lockout. Benefits are payable until the lockout is terminated or until the worker has received 60 weeks of benefits, whichever occurs first. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| SB 6402 1999–00 |
Civil service act reform$ The state = s civil service system is reformed with new classification rules to be adopted by March 15, 2003. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| SB 5001 1999–00 |
Cougar hunting$ Allows the use of dogs to hunt cougars within selected areas of a game management unit to address a public safety need presented by one or more cougar, but only after the Fish and Wildlife Commission has determined that no... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6530 1999–00 |
PERS plan 2 & 3$ Creates a split defined benefit/defined contribution Plan 3 for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6644 1999–00 |
Fire protection laws$ An insurance company may request that the authorized agency to which it made a report regarding potential arson provide it relevant information on the fire loss that is in the agency's possession. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6865 1999–00 |
Vehicle license tab feesCurrent license tab fees are replaced with an annual license tab fee of $30 for motor vehicles, regardless of year, value, make, or model, beginning January 1, 2000, and the taxes on motor vehicles, travel trailers, and... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2000, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| SB 6255 1999–00 |
Anhydrous ammoniaC Creates penalties for crimes involving anhydrous ammonia, a precursor substance used to manufacture methamphetamine. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6373 1999–00 |
Promotional contestsC Declares that promotional contests of chance are not gambling activity and defines "consideration" for purposes of laws governing promotional contests of chance. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6531 1999–00 |
School emplys rermnt 2 & 3$ The additional transfer payment for School Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Plan 2 members who transfer to SERS Plan 3 during the transfer window is increased from 65 percent of member contributions to 130 percent of... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6534 1999–00 |
Emply attendance incntv prgm$ Extends eligibility for receiving remuneration for unused sick leave to school district employees who are at least age 55 when they separate from employment and who meet the following service credit requirements: members of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6621 1999–00 |
Adult offender supervision$ Creates a task force to study the new interstate compact for adult offenders on parole or probation to determine whether it is in the state's interest to adopt the new proposed compact. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6622 1999–00 |
Asian Pacific American month$ Establishes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 30, 2000 |
| SB 6220 1999–00 |
Vehicle dealer/manufacturerC Prohibits manufacturers, or their agents, from discriminating between auto dealerships with some exceptions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 29, 2000 |
| SB 6858 1999–00 |
Local government servicesA city with a population over 150,000 that is not in a metropolitan park district (Seattle, Spokane) may contract with one or more nonprofit corporations or other public organizations for the overall management and operation... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 29, 2000 |
| SB 6115 1999–00 |
Motor vhcl prprty tx exemptn$ Exempts motor vehicles, travel trailers, and campers from property taxation. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6149 1999–00 |
Sale of forest lands$ Allows the Department of Natural Resources to dispose of parcels of land that are up to 10 acres or less or that have a value of $25,000 or less in order to resolve trespass or property boundary disputes. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6194 1999–00 |
Rural garbage dumping$ Increases penalties for illegal dumping and abandoning vehicles in rural areas. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6251 1999–00 |
Horticultural facilities$ Specifies the inspection authority of the Department of Agriculture under the nursery laws and broadens the types of "infestations" for which plants may be regulated. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6589 1999–00 |
Domestic wineriesC Allows a licensed domestic winery to provide tasting rooms and sell it's product at retail at two additional locations separate from the winery's production site. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6678 1999–00 |
Parimutuel wagering sunsetC Repeals the sunset provision which will allow the current reduced parimutuel tax rate and tax distribution to remain in effect permanently. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6720 1999–00 |
Beef commission$ Increases the Beef Commission's assessment to $1 per head of cattle (rather than 50 cents per head) at the sale of the cattle and repeals exemptions from the assessment. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 6781 1999–00 |
Dairy nutrients$ The Dairy Nutrient Task Force is continued with additional members. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 147, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| SB 5330 1999–00 |
Military/higher ed tuition$ Active duty military personnel stationed in Washington will automatically qualify for resident tuition at the public institutions of higher education. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
| SB 6233 1999–00 |
Dev disabilities endowmentC Changes and clarifies provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 24, 2000 |
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