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 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5325 1995–96 |
Higher educatn fiscal mattrsTuition rate increases are linked to the growth in statewide per capita income and state policy commits the state to fund the core instructional costs of higher education in proportion to tuition. State policy commitment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5529 1995–96 |
School district leviesThe 4 percent levy lid increase is extended for two years (calendar years 1996 and 1997). For levies to be collected in 1998 and thereafter, school boards can only request voter approval for amounts consistent with the 1993 levy rate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6010 1995–96 |
Learning assistance programBeginning with the 1995-96 school year, the distribution formula for funds is based upon both an assessment of students and a poverty factor. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommendations for a new... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5800 1995–96 |
Developmntl disablties serviIt is the intent of the Legislature that any financial savings from reductions and efficiencies in the DDD budget be redirected to provide public or private community services for persons who otherwise do not receive them. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5943 1995–96 |
Convention and trade centerA county or city may impose an additional sales and use tax of up to 0.1 percent if approved by the voters. A city cannot levy the tax unless the county waives its right to levy the tax in the city. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5990 1995–96 |
Excess compensationThe governing body of an employer under PERS or TRS must provide advance public notice before it is permitted to enter into a contract or collective bargaining agreement that provides payments defined as excess compensation.... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5544 1995–96 |
Shoreline/oil & gas explortnThe July 1, 1995, date is removed from the policy statement so that the moratorium concerning leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands will be permanent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5103 1995–96 |
1993-95 supplemental appropr1993-95 biennial appropriations for various state agencies are modified. Significant | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5613 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/abeyanceThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5629 1995–96 |
New vehicle warrantiesA number of refinements are added to the Motor Vehicle Warranty Act. The definition of "fleet vehicles," which are not covered by the act, is clarified. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5728 1995–96 |
Intrnl investment mangmnt coThe B&O tax rate on the business of providing international investment management services is reduced from 1.7 percent to 0.287 percent, which consists of a base rate of 0.275 percent and a surtax of 0.012 percent. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1995 |
May 4, 1995 |
| SB 6002 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college fee refndsThe governing boards of the community and technical colleges must refund or cancel up to 100 percent, but not less than 80 percent, of the tuition and fees if withdrawal is before the sixth day of instruction for which the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 6244 1993–94 |
Operating budgetAppropriations from the state General Fund and other dedicated funds and accounts for the 1993-95 fiscal biennium for the operations of state agencies and institutions are modified. Net appropriations from the General Fund are... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 6, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6243 1993–94 |
Capital budgetAppropriation adjustments are made to the 1993-95 capital budget. The general fund bond supported appropriations made for new projects in the 1993-95 biennial capital budget are reduced by $22,904,505. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| SB 6584 1993–94 |
Family emergency assistanceAs part of the 1993-95 DSHS-Division of Children and Family Services budget, CEAP was expanded so as to receive $13 million in federal matching funds for family reconciliation and child protective services that had previously... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6601 1993–94 |
Governmnt performance/accounThe Washington Performance Partnership Council is created, consisting of the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leaders of each house, and two statewide... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6605 1993–94 |
Health insur/retird publ empSchool district retirees under age 65 are brought into the risk pool with active public employees and state retirees under age 65 by January 1995. The existing explicit subsidy for school district retirees under age 65 is abolished. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6604 1993–94 |
Medicaid/incapacitated persnThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) shall establish in rule the maximum amount which guardians may charge DSHS-assisted residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Guardians may not charge... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| SB 6481 1993–94 |
Higher ed feesThe services and activities fee process is changed so that both the governing board and the S&A fee committee must give express approval to any shifting of S&A fee moneys once the budget for those moneys has been established. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| SB 6608 1993–94 |
Health/social servces B&O txThe bill clarifies that state-operated hospitals are subject to the B&O tax. The B&O tax rate applicable to for-profit hospitals is reduced to 1.5 percent and the revenues are deposited into the Health Services Account. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 14, 1994 |
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