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 5791 1993–94 |
Child supportIn child support cases that require payments be made to the Washington state support registry, the support order must state that the responsible party is required to notify the registry of the name and address of his or her... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5727 1993–94 |
School district health serviThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish a competitive bidding process for a contract to act as the state's billing agent for medical services provided through special education programs. School districts may... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5597 1993–94 |
Documentary materials useThe Attorney General may provide copies of materials obtained pursuant to a civil investigative demand to any law enforcement official of this state, another state or the federal government who is responsible for enforcing... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5729 1993–94 |
Family emergency assistanceDSHS may provide emergency assistance in the form of family reconciliation services, family preservation services, home-based services, short-term substitute care, crisis nurseries, therapeutic child care, or other necessary... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5401 1993–94 |
Political telemarketingPersons who engage in political telemarketing are required to disclose the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate on whose behalf the advertising is being done. Telemarketing means a non-random, organized... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| SB 5121 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protection"Whistleblower" is defined as a state employee who in good faith reports an alleged improper governmental action to the State Auditor. The term includes an employee who provides information to the State Auditor and one who is... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6220 1991–92 |
Schools for 21st centuryThe requirement that participating staff have ten extra days of planning and development time is amended to require a minimum of an average of ten additional days for all participating employees. All certificated school | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6347 1991–92 |
Domestic violenceThe Legislature finds that domestic violence is a problem of immense proportions, and it is at the core of other major social problems. Domestic violence costs the state millions of dollars annually and the crisis is growing. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 111, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5116 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyIf school bus drivers decide to report a school bus stop law violation, they must make a report to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours after the violation occurred and the report must include the time and location at... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6133 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe State Board of Education is comprised of one member from each congressional district, one member representing private schools, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Each member shall be elected for four-year terms. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6326 1991–92 |
Award for excellenceRecipients selecting the academic grant shall be reimbursed for tuition and fees up to 45 quarter and 30 semester credits. A single rate of reimbursement per credit hour is established and shall not exceed the resident,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6328 1991–92 |
Higher ed bid proceduresFormal sealed bidding is not necessary for purchases not exceeding $15,000 by state institutions of higher education in which the funding for the purchases is from grants, contracts, gifts or continuing education. Competitive... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5237 1991–92 |
Vehicle lane travelOn a facility with two or more lanes in one direction, the keep right provisions apply to vehicles with a licensed gross weight of 10,000 pounds or more, except when passing, moving left for merging traffic, or preparing to turn left. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6037 1991–92 |
Health care insurance claimsAll private health insurance carriers in Washington have to use the HCFA 1500 form, or its successor, or the UB 82 form, or its successor, after January 1, 1994. The state agencies that pay for health care have to adopt those... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6366 1991–92 |
Planning for learning projctThe Planning for Learning Project is created. One of the goals of the project is to create a report that can be used by educators on what is known about effective teaching practices for elementary age school children who are... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6471 1991–92 |
Excise tax registrationIf a person is providing a service that is not subject to the state sales tax, registration is not required until the gross income of the business for any month is greater than $1,000. The registration exemption does not apply... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6211 1991–92 |
School excess leviesThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 2, 1992 |
| SB 5181 1991–92 |
Tech and vocational eductionVoc Ed Works 2000 : The Voc Ed Works 2000 Program is created to allow selected schools and school districts, educational service districts, interdistrict cooperatives, public vocational-technical institutes, skills centers,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5464 1991–92 |
Legislative session commenceRegular annual sessions of the Legislature shall commence on the second Monday of February. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5731 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of one percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5984 1991–92 |
Additional teaching materialMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to replace out-of-date teaching materials. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 27, 1992 |
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