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 5883 1991–92 |
Campaign financing limitatnEstablishes criteria for eligibility to receive payments under the provisions of the chapter. Provides expenditure limits for candidates under agreement, including limitations on expenditures from personal or family funds.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5888 1991–92 |
Education funding formulaRevises the basic education funding formula. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Madsen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5896 1991–92 |
School levy provisionsRevises school levy provisions. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5915 1991–92 |
Child care business tax crdtDesignates a formula for computing the tax credit for employers assisting in the provision of child care. Limits the amount of tax credits annually. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5950 1991–92 |
Education improvementDirects the superintendent of public instruction to develop a salary schedule to increase salaries for instructional staff, certificated administrative staff, and classified staff for the 1991-92 and 1992-93 school years.... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5981 1991–92 |
Education improvementAuthorizes school districts to impose a supplemental levy for maintenance and operation, if approved by the voters. Provides for an increase of certificated instructional staff for kindergarten through third grade classes.... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5990 1991–92 |
Employment leave provisionsRevises employment leave provisions. Prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against any employee because he or she has filed a complaint or assisted in a proceeding under RCW 49.12.270 through 49.12.295.... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6005 1991–92 |
Education of all childrenDeclares that all students need to be afforded the opportunity to come to school ready and able to learn the skills described by the Basic Education Act. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 6009 1991–92 |
Funding drivers' educationRevises funding for driver's education. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| SB 5555 1991–92 |
Timber areas assistanceAssistance is provided to timber impacted communities in the following areas: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The department shall designate a project manager for activities related to timber-impacted regions. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5568 1991–92 |
Hunger/nutritional problemsThe number of eligible women and children served by the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children is increased. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is expanded to provide additional support for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5766 1991–92 |
At-risk youth academic excelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is the lead agency, working with the Employment Security Department, and the Department of Social and Health Services, the State Board for Vocational Education, in developing and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| SB 5359 1991–92 |
Out-of-state teacher retirmtService in an out-of-state teachers' public school retirement system may be used in determining the age at which a member of the Teachers' Retirement System may retire. The benefit a member receives will be actuarially reduced... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5022 1991–92 |
Excellence in education prgmTeachers and principals or administrators who receive a Washington Award for Excellence in Education may choose one of the following: oAn academic grant not to exceed the current full-time equivalent resident graduate tuition... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5504 1991–92 |
Student teaching centersThe State Board of Education, from appropriated funds, establishes a network of student teaching centers. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5110 1991–92 |
Senior citizen/tax exemptnsApplication for exemption is required every two years. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5474 1991–92 |
Children data collection sysAn interagency task force is created to plan a state system for the efficient collection and reporting of data about conditions affecting the education and well-being of children. The task force is coordinated and staffed by... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5475 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges, may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5261 1991–92 |
Fire equipment in schoolsSchool buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, must be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system. The requirement does not apply to school buildings used by less than 50 people for less than 12 hours per week or... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5264 1991–92 |
Community/urban forestry prgThe Department of Natural Resources may establish and maintain a community and urban forestry program. The department will advise, encourage and assist municipalities, counties and other public and private entities in the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5520 1991–92 |
Wine shipment permitsWine manufacturers in states which afford Washington wineries an equal reciprocal shipping privilege may ship, for personal use and not for resale, no more than two cases of wine of its own manufacture per year to any adult... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5528 1991–92 |
Local literacy programsThe Learn-in Libraries program is extended. The State Library Commission is authorized to provide grants to local libraries to develop and implement learn-in-library programs that provide after school and vacation programs for... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| SB 5190 1991–92 |
School directors' associatnThe Washington State School Directors' Association is authorized to pay members of its board of directors per diem compensation for days they conduct association business. The per diem compensation is provided in accordance... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5779 1991–92 |
Deaf/blind schools approprtnThe School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind are allowed to receive their money directly through the state operating budget. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
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