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 5493 1991–92 |
Video display terminalsRequires the director of labor and industries to promulgate health and safety standards to protect employees using video display terminals. | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5498 1991–92 |
Mandatory retirmnt/higher edThe mandatory retirement age for professors and designated employees at state institutions of higher education is eliminated beginning July 1, 1991. The statutory provisions related to full time re-employment after mandatory... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5509 1991–92 |
Auto repair/ customer rightsLanguage is added to the form which must be posted in auto repair shops regarding a customer's right to be informed of their rights under the law. The customer rights form is also to be printed at the top of each bill for... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5521 1991–92 |
Military leave/state emplysProvides that such leave is granted in addition to any vacation or sick leave to which the employee might otherwise be entitled. Continues the employee's regular compensation, less the amount of the employee's base pay for... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5543 1991–92 |
Professional standards unitThe Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes a professional standards unit to receive, investigate and process written complaints or reports of lack of good moral character and personal fitness, and acts of... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5545 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/st empDefines terms. Establishes a state employees' relations commission and specifies the duties and powers. Declares the rights of employees. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5546 1991–92 |
Mass rail transit fundingState motor fuel tax is increased by 1 cent per gallon with those additional revenues dedicated to the intrastate rapid rail account which is created in the motor vehicle fund. Moneys in this account are to be used exclusively... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5565 1991–92 |
Students/learning problemsThe pilot program is extended through the 1994-95 school year and can include up to ten school districts. School districts will be reimbursed upon the number or the percentage, whichever is greater, of specific learning... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5575 1991–92 |
Urban hazardous waste prevenWhen pesticides are applied to public and private school grounds, day care centers, parks and playgrounds and residential areas, the applicator shall post warning signs. Prior to application, the applicator shall notify the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5610 1991–92 |
Budget request requirementsProvides for a capital plan consisting of proposed capital spending projects for at least four fiscal periods succeeding the next fiscal period. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5625 1991–92 |
Public works appropriationsMakes appropriations for public works projects. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5657 1991–92 |
Family-school partnershipThe Family-School Partnership Program is created in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). OSPI shall help schools, parents, and school districts develop family involvement programs by providing grants... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5660 1991–92 |
Music students/tuition waiveThe boards of regents or trustees of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may waive the tuition and services and activities' fees for up to 25 percent of the graduate students... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5697 1991–92 |
Student motivation programsIn addition to the dropout data they currently report, school districts must annually report to OSPI, for each of their high school programs: (1) number of students eligible for graduation in fewer than four years; (2) number... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5698 1991–92 |
Teacher training/recruitmentCenters for Improvement of Teaching . Each ESD shall establish a Center for the Improvement of Teaching. The centers shall administer, coordinate, and act as fiscal agent for programs related to the recruitment and training of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5711 1991–92 |
Unused sick leave/ed emplyesAuthorizes educational service district and school districts to provide eligible employees a benefit plan that provides reimbursement for medical expenses in lieu of remuneration for unused leave for illness or injury. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5726 1991–92 |
School program reimbursementThe Legislature is prohibited from imposing on any school district responsibility for new programs or increased levels of service under existing programs, unless the district is reimbursed for the costs by the state. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5729 1991–92 |
State printing/union labelDesignates exceptions to the requirement. Directs the department of labor and industries to enforce the requirement. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5730 1991–92 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is expanded to consist of 17 members. Members of the board are to include the State Actuary and one member from each of the four caucuses of the Legislature. | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5740 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comCreates a state commission on African-American affairs to examine and define issues pertaining to the rights and needs of African-Americans and make recommendations with respect to desirable changes in program and law.... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5743 1991–92 |
Extended school yearDeclares the purpose of the program is to determine the effects of extended learning experiences on improving performance for underachieving students in grades K-6. Emphasizes instruction in basic skills. Provides for the... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5817 1991–92 |
Flood control optionsIncreases funding for the flood control assistance revolving funds account from four to ten million dollars. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5826 1991–92 |
Commercial airport expansionProvides that any expansion is subject to a referendum upon the filing of a petition by a percentage of the voters. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5836 1991–92 |
Citizenship curriculumAdopts a policy on citizenship education, including academic disciplines, character education, societal education, experiential education, and dispute and conflict resolution. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5867 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsPrescribes the collective bargaining rights of employees and employers in the agricultural industry and protects the rights of the public in connection with labor disputes. Creates the state agricultural labor relations board.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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