Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5509 2007–08 |
Health care providersA complainant or legal representative must sign the written complaint submitted to the disciplinary authority. The disciplinary authority must determine that there is probable cause to merit an investigation for each complaint. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5909 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Family Policy Council to conduct a survey and report back to the Legislature regarding statewide service needs and gaps for transitional and independent living services for foster youth and former foster youth. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5996 2007–08 |
Life sciences research(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the authority to collaborate with organizations with commercialization expertise such as the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute, the Washington technology... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6024 2007–08 |
Automobile insuranceA low-income auto liability policy is created for qualifying drivers. Qualified drivers under this bill are permitted to have liability coverage limits that are lower than is required for standard auto liability coverage. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6042 2007–08 |
Recess in elementary school(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the office of the superintendent to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey of Washington elementary schools to... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6083 2007–08 |
Medical information(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that health professionals shall pay a fee of twenty-five dollars in addition to their annual licensing fee to the department of health. This money shall be used to provide access... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6205 2007–08 |
Sickle cell diseaseThe Joint Select Committee on Sickle Cell Disease is created. The committee will review current practices for screening, treatment, and education of the disease and make recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2008. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6342 2007–08 |
Military dept accountThe military department active state service account is created in the state treasury and is subject to appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for claims and expenses for the organized militia for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6528 2007–08 |
Econ development commissionOne-third of the amount deposited in the Economic Development Strategic Reserve Account annually must be reserved for and expended on the staffing and operational costs of the Economic Development Commission. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6547 2007–08 |
Community athletics programsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6690 2007–08 |
Regulatory assistance officeThe purpose and operating principles of the ORA are redefined, emphasizing a forum for improving the regulatory process, and assisting project proponents through those processes. The ORA's facilitation duties are clarified,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6724 2007–08 |
Condominium liability(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Convenes a task force to review condominium construction liability insurance products to help determine how these products can be more competitively priced, allowing more affordable housing... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6796 2007–08 |
Annual econ impact report(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires local jurisdictions that use the lodging tax revenues under RCW 67.28.1816 to submit an annual economic impact report to the department of community, trade, and economic development... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6820 2007–08 |
Student excellence(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Directs the economic development commission, in consultation with the higher education coordinating board and the workforce training and education coordinating board, to study and identify... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6834 2007–08 |
Conservation districtsUntil January 1, 2013, counties with a population of between 775,000 and 1.5 million (Pierce County) may increase the assessment to $10 per parcel. A written report is to be provided to the legislature by December 1, 2011 that... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6908 2007–08 |
Pledge of allegianceEducators are encouraged to annually teach the meaning and the history of the Pledge of Allegiance. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must adopt rules to provide guidance for teaching the meaning and history of the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6944 2007–08 |
Long-term care facilitiesA boarding home's voluntary withdrawal from the Medicaid program is not an acceptable basis for the transfer or discharge of persons who are Medicaid eligible and have been residing in the boarding home on the day before the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 12, 2008 |
| SB 6506 2007–08 |
Medical quality assurance(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the Washington state medical quality assurance commission to conduct a medical quality assurance commission pilot project to evaluate the effect of granting the commission... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6605 2007–08 |
Energy efficiency worker(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates an energy efficiency worker training program. Expires June 30, 2013. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6616 2007–08 |
Port terminal facilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, subject to the requirements of this act, an amount equal to the estimated taxes collected under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on the sale or use of tangible personal property... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6713 2007–08 |
Children w/disabilitiesDSHS must contract with all counties to provide funding for early intervention services to eligible children. Each county must partner with local lead agencies, school districts, and birth-to-three providers, to provide or... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 6752 2007–08 |
New market development(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that a person making a qualified equity investment is allowed a credit against the business and occupation tax due during the taxable year including the credit allowance date.... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 8, 2008 |
| SB 5295 2007–08 |
Corrections ombudsman(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Declares that the creation of the office of corrections ombudsman is intended to assist in strengthening procedures and practices which lessen the possibility of actions occurring within the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6797 2007–08 |
Public facilities tax(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that the legislative authority of an eligible county may impose a local retail sales and use tax to be used to finance public facilities that support traded services and serve... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 5762 2007–08 |
Funding for jobs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Recognizes that state investment in public infrastructure contributes to the economic development of Washington state by encouraging private investment and the creation of high-wage jobs. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |