Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5614 2011–12 |
University of WashingtonChanges the process for requests for funds to implement the compensation and fringe benefit provisions of collective bargaining agreements between the University of Washington and representatives of classified employees. | Scott White (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2011 |
May 12, 2011 |
| SB 5025 2011–12 |
Inmate public record requestProhibits a court from awarding a penalty under the Public Records Act if the request for public records was made by an inmate in a correctional facility, unless the court finds that the public agency acted in bad faith. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| SB 5304 2011–12 |
College bound scholarshipThe Caseload Forecast Council is required (1) to forecast the anticipated number of students eligible for the State Need Grant Program and the College Bound Scholarship Program who are also expected to attend an institution of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 2011 |
May 10, 2011 |
| SB 5392 2011–12 |
Technology/educational goalAdds integration of technology literacy and fluency as an aspect of the student learning goals that school districts are required to provide students the opportunity to learn. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
| SB 5436 2011–12 |
Vessel antifouling paintsProhibits the sale of new recreational water vessels with antifouling paint containing copper beginning January 1, 2018. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2011 |
May 3, 2011 |
| SB 5073 2011–12 |
Medical use of cannabisEstablishes a regulatory system for producing, processing, and dispensing cannabis intended for medical use. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 181, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 29, 2011 |
| SB 5000 2011–12 |
DUI twelve-hour impound holdRequires a police officer to impound the vehicle operated by a person arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and requires that the vehicle be held for 12 hours if the person arrested is the only... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| SB 5065 2011–12 |
Animal cruelty preventionChanges Animal Cruelty in the second degree from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| SB 5167 2011–12 |
Tax statute clarificationsMakes technical corrections, clarifications, updates, and consolidations in the state tax code. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 27, 2011 |
| SB 5021 2011–12 |
Election campaign disclosureLowers the dollar threshold of what constitutes an electioneering communication from $5,000 to $1,000. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 22, 2011 |
| SB 5442 2011–12 |
Three-year baccalaureatePermits state and regional universities and The Evergreen State College (TESC) to develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that allow qualified students to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5463 2011–12 |
Common student identifiersRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to establish minimum standards for common student identifiers that students receive upon enrollment and retain upon transfer to any other college in the system. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5664 2011–12 |
Lake Washington InstituteChanges the name of Lake Washington Technical College to the Lake Washington Institute of Technology. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 18, 2011 |
| SB 5076 2011–12 |
Financial institutions deptCreates a process for the Department of Financial Institutions to seek judicial approval of a subpoena in advance of its issuance. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| SB 5241 2011–12 |
Watershed mgmt partnershipsRevises the requirements that apply to a watershed management partnership when exercising eminent domain within certain cities in the Lake Tapps area that are not members of the partnership. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 2011 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
| SB 6444 2009–10 |
Operating supp budget 2010Making supplemental operating appropriations for the 2009-11 biennium. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 37, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
May 4, 2010 |
| SB 6678 2009–10 |
Aerospace industryTo the extent funding is available, creates the Aerospace Training and Coordination Institute headquartered in Snohomish county to improve the state's aerospace training, education, research and development programs. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| SB 6748 2009–10 |
Newspaper-labeled supplementThe definition of a newspaper, which includes the online version of the newspaper, is extended from June 30, 2011, to June 30, 2015. The effect of this is to continue to tax advertising revenue from the online versions of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 12, 2010 |
| SB 6673 2009–10 |
Bail practices task forceEstablishes a work group within existing resources to study and make recommendations regarding bail practices and procedures. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| SB 6392 2009–10 |
SR 520 tolling revenue useAllows the use of the proceeds from the State Route (SR) 520 bridge toll-backed bonds to be spent on any aspect of the SR 520 bridge replacement and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) program. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 248, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 30, 2010 |
| SB 6359 2009–10 |
Cmty & tech college systemRequires that community college districts coordinate with districts in the region to avoid unnecessary duplication of student services and administrative functions. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6572 2009–10 |
Eliminating accountsAbolishes certain inactive state funds and accounts. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6593 2009–10 |
Infant & toddler programTransfers responsibility for the administration of the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP) from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Department of Early Learning (DEL), effective July 1, 2010. | Randy Gordon (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6604 2009–10 |
Student learning plansRemoves requirements that school districts prepare Student Learning Plans for students in grades 5, and 9 through 12, who are not successful on state assessments or not on track to graduate, but retains the requirement for... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| SB 6696 2009–10 |
Education reformProvides authority and specifies a process for the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) and the State Board of Education to implement an accountability system that recognizes successful schools and requires certain... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 29, 2010 |