Nita Rinehart
Senator
· Democrat
· District 46
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · Senate · D · LD 461993–94 · Senate · D · LD 461991–92 · Senate · D · LD 46
90
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
238
Bills co-sponsored
5,134
Recorded votes
14.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5115 1991–92 |
Student traffic safety instrSchool districts are required to provide elementary school children eight hours of instruction in pedestrian, bicycle, and school bus safety each year effective September 1, 1993. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5159 1991–92 |
Universal auto insuranceThe Washington Automobile Insurance Corporation (WAIC) is created to operate on a nonprofit basis a plan of universal compulsory automobile insurance without regard to the age, marital status or sex of applicants. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5162 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5182 1991–92 |
Educ services demo projectsGrants are provided to school districts to develop special services demonstration projects to encourage blending of categorical program resources including funds for handicapped, learning assistance, bilingual and federal... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5189 1991–92 |
School district apportionmntSchool districts have the option of receiving their annual apportionment from the state general fund in 12 equal installments. School districts could continue to receive funds in proportional shares according to a schedule... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5192 1991–92 |
School district indebtednessSchool districts are permitted to issue limited tax general obligation bonds for the purchase of real and personal property without a vote of the people. The bonds are subject to the existing debt limits in state law. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5234 1991–92 |
Educational excellence progPART I - REACH FOR EXCELLENCE GRANT PROGRAM The State Board of Education (SBE) establishes the REACH FOR EXCELLENCE grant program to assist schools and school districts in local efforts to improve student learning and skills... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5235 1991–92 |
Fair start programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes a voluntary grant program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs and services for children in preschool through grade six. The name of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5238 1991–92 |
Earthquake prepardness/schlsSchool districts must adopt by January 1, 1992, an earthquake preparedness policy that provides for: (1) training all students and staff in earthquake safety and earthquake hazard mitigation procedures; (2) a minimum of twice... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5239 1991–92 |
Extending the school yearSCHOOL YEAR FOR STUDENTS: Beginning with the 1992-93 school year, students would attend school for a minimum of 181 equivalent school days. The state-funded school year would be 181 days, a one-day increase over the current... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5240 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5252 1991–92 |
School security monitorsFunds are appropriated from the general fund for matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. School districts may apply for grants of up to 75 percent of the district's total yearly expenditure for school security. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5253 1991–92 |
Pesticide notification reqmtWhen pesticides are applied by a certified applicator to public and private school yards, day care centers, public recreation areas, or residential property, the applicator is required to post warning signs. Signs must be... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5254 1991–92 |
Teachers for 21st centuryThe Teachers for the Twenty-First Century pilot program is created to foster change in the state educator preparation system. The State Board of Education awards grants to public higher education institutions in the state for... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5270 1991–92 |
Senior citizen income limitsIncreases the maximum income limits for senior citizens and retired persons' tax exemptions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5271 1991–92 |
Low-income property tx exmptProvides the required conditions for the exemption from any legal obligation to pay all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes. Provides that the act shall take effect if the proposed amendment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5272 1991–92 |
Low-income temp prop tx relfAuthorizes a person to receive assistance for all or a portion of the amount of excess and regular real property taxes in accordance with a specified formula. Provides that a person signing a false claim with the intent to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5273 1991–92 |
Prop tx administrative practRequires revaluation of all taxable real property within the county on an annual basis instead of once every four years. Provides more complete information about property tax information. Modifies qualification requirements... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5274 1991–92 |
Property valuation averagingRevises provisions for property assessments. Provides a mechanism for averaging of large property tax valuation increases. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5279 1991–92 |
Student performance enhncmntEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - The Legislature declares its intent to appropriate sufficient funds to allow all low-income four-year-old children to participate in either the Head Start or ECEAP programs beginning with the... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5291 1991–92 |
Low-income student assistancSchool districts that charge tuition or fees for their summer school programs must adopt policies for waiving or reducing the tuition or fees for low-income students. The policies shall at least provide tuition and fee waivers... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5312 1991–92 |
Misleading campaign practcsIt is a gross misdemeanor for any person to attempt to persuade or dissuade voters through menace, intimidation, or threats, or to use false or misleading assertions, altered photographs, or out-of-context recordings which... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5323 1991–92 |
Scoliosis screening programPublic school students must be examined for scoliosis at least three times between grades four and eleven. The State Board of Health is given rule-making authority to implement the change in law. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5340 1991–92 |
Nurse/student ratiosSchool districts are required to maintain specified ratios of students to school nurses on a trial basis from the 1991-92 school year through the 1996-97 school year. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5360 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngRequires the state association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information regarding crimes of malicious harassment. Requires annual reports... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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