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 5102 1993–94 |
Grays Harbor Community CollgAn appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund is given to Grays Harbor College for the biennium ending June 30, 1993 to fund 225 FTE students for winter and spring quarters. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5119 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle purchase/leaseA consumer may rescind the purchase or lease of a new or used vehicle from a dealer until midnight of the third business day following completion of the transaction or the delivery of the notification and rescission forms,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5121 1993–94 |
Auto purchase/lease costMotor vehicle leases are distinguished from other consumer leases and a lessor is required to disclose in a lease with option to purchase a comparison between the lease purchase and a purchase. The capitated cost and... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5122 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle dealersThe motor vehicle dealer licensing statute is amended to provide greater protection to consumers. It is a violation of the dealer licensing statute and the Consumer Protection Act for a dealer not to comply with implied... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5123 1993–94 |
Automobile adjustment prgrmsDisclosure obligations are imposed on automobile manufacturers and dealers who adopt warranty adjustment programs. Within 90 days of the adoption of an adjustment program, a manufacturer must notify eligible customers of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5129 1993–94 |
Educational service distrctsEducational service districts are authorized to provide services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not conflict with other... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5162 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access at a health care facility or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Prohibited activities include willful or reckless... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5240 1993–94 |
Disposable income definedPension and annuity receipts do not have to be added to adjusted gross income in the determination of disposable income to the extent they have been subject to federal income tax. Medicare premiums are excluded from the... | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5246 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5306 1993–94 |
Education reformCommunity Selection of Local Education Program . Each school district board of directors may authorize a school or schools in the district to participate in the performance-based education system to be developed by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5399 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject such... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5400 1993–94 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingThe original bill was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE: Voluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5414 1993–94 |
Death penalty eliminationA person convicted of aggravated first degree murder after the effective date of this act will not receive a sentence of death but instead will be sentenced to life imprisonment without possibility of release or parole. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5472 1993–94 |
Physical therapists licenseAllows the issuance of an interim permit to an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications stated in RCW 18.74.030 to practice physical therapy under graduate supervision. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5473 1993–94 |
Physical therapist assistntsThe Physical Therapy Practice Act is amended to license physical therapy assistants. Education requirements are established. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5648 1993–94 |
Alien offenders/deportationAn alien offender committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections under the Sentencing Reform Act, for whom a final order of deportation has been issued, may be placed on conditional release status and released to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5716 1993–94 |
Supplementl operating budgetMakes supplemental appropriations. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5718 1993–94 |
State agency building fundsAuthorizes funds for state agency buildings in Tukwila and Yakima. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5721 1993–94 |
Cash management systemThe Office of Financial Management is authorized to approve agencies' use of electronic and other technological means to transfer funds and information, and to eliminate paper documentation wherever possible. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5722 1993–94 |
Jobs training programThe requirement that nonexempt parents under age 24 and at least one nonexempt parent in the AFDC-Employable program participate in job search and training activities is eliminated. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5725 1993–94 |
Computerized health insurancThe Medical Assistance Administration is directed to provide computerized information to private insurers regarding client eligibility and coverage. Private insurers will use this information to identify joint beneficiaries. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5726 1993–94 |
Nursing home reimbursementRevises RCW 74.46.640 and 74.46.690 relating to nursing home reimbursement overpayments. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5728 1993–94 |
Maternity care/family planngFamily planning services may be provided to women receiving medical assistance under the maternity care access program, or to women eligible for emergency labor and delivery services as specified. Coverage for family planning... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5793 1993–94 |
Juvenile transition servicesA juvenile who is serving a term of confinement under the Department of Social and Health Services may be transferred to a structured transition program in the community after serving 72 percent of his or her minimum term of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| SB 5811 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurance, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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