Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Derek Kilmer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5155 2007–08 |
Passport to college programThe Passport to Promise Program is created. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5168 2007–08 |
Sales tax refundQuarterly, resident taxpayers may apply for a refund of sales tax collected if they: (1) have qualified for the state need grant for higher education; or (2) are eligible for the federal food stamp program or state-funded... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5170 2007–08 |
State trade fair fundThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) may solicit funds for deposit into the state trade fair fund. State international trade fair organizations may apply for funds from CTED to encourage... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5183 2007–08 |
Student course materialsRequires bookstores affiliated with community and technical colleges to: (l) provide students the option of purchasing unbundled materials; (2) disclose the difference between new and previous editions; (3) promote and... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5187 2007–08 |
Property tax valuationA homestead exemption equal to the first $50,000 of valuation from state property taxes imposed on real property occupied as the owner's principal residence is provided. Persons claiming the homestead exemption must file an... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5200 2007–08 |
Low-income housing tx creditTax Credit Program Created: A tax credit is created for contributions approved by the Department of Revenue (DOR) that are made to the Housing Trust Fund or a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5201 2007–08 |
Property tax reliefThe income and valuation thresholds for the citizen/disabled person exemption program and the senior deferral program are increased. For taxes due in 2008, each income and valuation threshold qualifications for the senior... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5221 2007–08 |
Release of offendersRevises the authority of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board to set new minimum terms, impose local confinement for violations, and modifies language pertaining to the hearings. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5222 2007–08 |
Sentence review boardTwo full-time board members are added to the ISRB. The chair is to serve as a fully participating member of the board and as director of the agency. The title of the position of secretary to the ISRB is changed to executive director. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5235 2007–08 |
Mortgage brokersThe business and occupation tax of licensed mortgage broker activities is reduced to 0.484 percent of the gross income of the business. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5280 2007–08 |
Military scholarshipsThe Dollars for Military Scholars Program (DMSP) is created. State money used to provide the grants must be matched by private contributions. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5286 2007–08 |
Puget Sound water qualityProcedures are established for including the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council (Council) created in SB 5372 and HB 1374 in decisions regarding funding of projects impacting the Partnership's Action Agenda (Agenda)... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5287 2007–08 |
Renewable energyCreating a Renewable Energy Purchase Requirement for State Agencies: Each state agency that is a retail electric customer is required to use eligible renewable resources or acquire and retire equivalent renewable energy... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5289 2007–08 |
Veteran-owned businesses(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Declares that the purpose of this act is to mitigate economic damage to veteran-owned businesses as a result of military service, and to provide opportunities to them in recognition of the... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5314 2007–08 |
Dev disabilities providersAll persons who provide services through DSHS to persons with developmental disabilities are required to obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the FBI. In... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5322 2007–08 |
Institution of higher eduThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must assess options and make a recommendation on alternative sites and secure purchase options for an institution of higher education in the SIS County region. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5338 2007–08 |
Rental vehiclesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5368 2007–08 |
Workplace entrepreneurialVocational education opportunities in secondary education should include entrepreneurial training. In order for the state's workforce to be globally competitive, employees need to understand how businesses operate and become... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5369 2007–08 |
Scholarship/math & scienceThe qualified conditional scholarship program is created. Resident students may be eligible if they are registered for at least six credit hours, have at least a 3.0 grade point average at an institution of higher education,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5386 2007–08 |
Environmental remediationThe retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. The B&O tax rate for businesses performing environmental remedial actions is set at the retailing rate of 0.471 percent.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5388 2007–08 |
Economic development officesFunds collected through the rural county 0.08 percent sales and use tax may be used to finance economic development officers. An economic development officer is defined as a person employed by a county or an associate... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5400 2007–08 |
Economic developmentThe Executive Director of the Workforce Board is appointed as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Economic Development Commission. The Director of CTED is appointed as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Workforce Board. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5411 2007–08 |
State need grantIn addition to the base grant amount, the State Need Grant award may include a dependent care allowance. Base grant amounts may be less than the actual average resident tuition, service, and activities fees if the HECB finds... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5423 2007–08 |
Health info technologiesPhysicians and advance registered nurse practitioners licensed as sole proprietors or working in groups of up to five practitioners may access a new tax credit for the purchase of certified health information technologies. The... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |