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 5719 1993–94 |
General obligation bondsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $926,737,000 in state general obligation bonds to finance new construction and other state projects contained in the 1993-95 capital budget. Of this total, $903,000,000 is... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5724 1993–94 |
Nursing home auditing/reimbuNursing home payment rates will increase by an estimated $132 million in 1993-95, rather than by the $150 million they would increase without this change in the law. This reduced rate of increase is due to eight primary... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5966 1993–94 |
State veterans' homesThe Department of Veterans Affairs is authorized to operate nursing care units at the two veterans homes as Medicaid nursing homes, under contract with the Department of Social and Health Services. Statutory language regarding... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5967 1993–94 |
State revenues increaseSALES AND USE TAX State and local retail sales taxes are extended to the sale of selected personal services. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 25, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5968 1993–94 |
1993-95 operating budgetThe 1993-95 omnibus appropriations act. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5980 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesRecreational fishing licenses are consolidated into resident and nonresident personal use and shellfish licenses. Two-day licenses are also available. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5982 1993–94 |
Higher education tuitionTuition statutes are revised to provide tuition increases of 9 percent and 22 percent. Student and Activities fees (S&A fees) are held at the current law 1993-95 rates. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5989 1993–94 |
Correctional industriesState agencies and the Legislature are to purchase goods and services from DOC Correctional Industries II programs if the goods and services would otherwise be purchased from outside the state. A formula is set forth in... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5888 1993–94 |
Retirement system benefitsCost-of-Living Adjustments : A member of Plan I of the Public Employees' Retirement System or the Teachers' Retirement System who is currently receiving the cost-of-living adjustment granted in the 1991-1993 budget act will... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 519, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| SB 5179 1993–94 |
Vessel safety promotionLegislative findings are made regarding the large number of recreational vessels in Washington State and the need for sensing and warning devices regarding liquid petroleum gas leaks. Effective July 1, 1994, vessels required... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 469, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5251 1993–94 |
Nonresident sales tax exemptAcceptable proof of nonresident status is limited to one piece of identification such as a driver's license. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5483 1993–94 |
Public transp labor arbitratIf a collective bargaining agreement for the transit system has not been negotiated within 90 days of the commencement of bargaining between a labor union and a local government transportation authority, then either party to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 473, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5625 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retarA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a court appointed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5978 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle excise taxThe deposit of 5.0 percent of the revenues from the basic 2.0 percent rate into the transportation fund beginning July 1, 1993, is delayed until July 1, 1997. In addition, the transit residual is deposited into the state... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 491, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5375 1993–94 |
Personal service contractsLegislative intent is expanded to include open competition for subcontracts to personal service contracts. "Subcontract" is defined to mean a contract assigning some of the work of a contract to a third party. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5720 1993–94 |
Nat resources conservtn areaInterest earned by the natural resources conservation areas account shall be retained in the account rather than transferred to the general fund. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5973 1993–94 |
Voter registration tapesAny person may request a copy of the computer tape of statewide voter registrations by making a request in writing by June 15 or November 15 of each year and depositing with the Secretary of State sufficient funds to cover the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 441, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5975 1993–94 |
Extradition agentsThe requirement that the state reimburse extradition costs is eliminated. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 442, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5977 1993–94 |
Initiative/referendum verifiA statistical sampling method may be used in verifying the signature count for an initiative or referendum if the method indicates that the petition contains the required number of valid signatures (rather than 110 percent of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5981 1993–94 |
Forest practices feesFees for class II, class III and class IV forest practices are established and set at $50 per application. Application fees for class IV general forest practices dealing with conversion of forest land to other uses are set at $500. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5984 1993–94 |
Business enterprises accountRestrictions on the use of state funds in the business enterprises revolving account are eliminated. Profits from vending machines in state and local public buildings may be used for any vocational rehabilitation service on... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5634 1993–94 |
Interagency disputesAll state agencies, including the offices of the Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Department of Natural Resources are required to... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| SB 5723 1993–94 |
DSHS revenue collectionDSHS may recover from private parties the costs of mental health and long-term care by filing a lien to secure a debt for state hospital care without obtaining a superior court order. Insurance carriers, health care services... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5957 1993–94 |
Intermediate care facilitiesThe tax rate on IMR facilities is lowered from 15 percent to 6 percent when the Secretary of Social and Health Services certifies that the 15 percent rate is no longer eligible for federal financial participation. The... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
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