Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Derek Kilmer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6910 2007–08 |
Honorary doctorate degrees(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Authorizes Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Western Washington University to confer honorary doctoral degrees upon persons other than graduates of the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6712 2007–08 |
Rapid response loan program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the affordable housing and community facilities rapid response loan program in the department of community, trade, and economic development to assist eligible organizations to... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 14, 2008 |
| SB 6272 2007–08 |
Financial literacyRequires the Department of Financial Institutions to expand financial literacy through education and counseling. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 2008 |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| SB 5863 2007–08 |
Fair market property valuesThe county assessor must take restrictions imposed by the growth management act into consideration when establishing the fair market value of property. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | 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 6613 2007–08 |
Investment strategy(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates a legislative committee on a statewide infrastructure investment strategy. Orders the committee to develop a ten-year statewide infrastructure investment strategy. Expires December 1, 2009. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | 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 6940 2007–08 |
Veterans' personal needsProvides that the personal needs allowance for all nursing care residents of the state veterans' homes shall be adjusted for inflation by the department of veterans affairs. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2008 |
| SB 6917 2007–08 |
Local govts to license/taxClarifies the interaction of the streamlined sales and use tax legislation and the power of local governments to license and tax. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 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 |
| SB 6319 2007–08 |
Tax deferral deadlinesExtends the application deadlines for sales and use tax deferral programs. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6407 2007–08 |
Small business creditThe maximum credit against the B&O is increased to 40 dollars per each month in the reporting period. Beginning in 2010, the maximum credit against the B&O will increase at a rate equivalent to the increase in the rate of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6530 2007–08 |
Children's safe products(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides, beginning January 1, 2009, no person may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in this state a children's product or product... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6813 2007–08 |
Intervention specialistSubject to the availability of funds, DEL must administer the Roving Early Intervention Specialist Pilot Program beginning July 1, 2008. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance to licensed child care providers and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6376 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingIf school districts can document an actual ratio in grades kindergarten through three that is equal to or greater than the sum of the base allocation designated in the formula adopted by the Legislature and the six year... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 6899 2007–08 |
Property valuation increaseThe assessed value of property, other than property that has changed or transferred ownership since the last assessment, is equal to the lesser of the current appraised value or the previous assessed value plus 10 percent,... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 2008 |
| SB 5040 2007–08 |
Survivors' endowed schlrCreates the Survivors Endowed Scholarship for children and spouses of military veterans killed in a combat zone. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6177 2007–08 |
Initiative 747The bill reinstates the 1 percent property tax revenue limit adopted by voters under Initiative 747. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6296 2007–08 |
Self-employmentA credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6392 2007–08 |
Employer-demand programs(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the higher education coordinating board, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6627 2007–08 |
International servicesThe credit is earned for increasing the amount of QEP's from the prior calender year at $3,000 per new QEP. The credit is earned for the calender year immediately following the one in which the credit is earned. The credit... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6733 2007–08 |
Electricity productionThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2008 |