Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6284 2005–06 |
Definition of veteranThe peace time definition of veteran is changed to remove the reference to the statute that restricts sending veterans or their families to almshouses. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6419 2005–06 |
Dental hygienist/projectsThe Secretary of the Department of Health can create five pilot projects in underserved areas of the state where dental hygienists can practice without dentist supervision. The goal is to increase access to effective... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6421 2005–06 |
Saturday counting of ballotsCounty auditors in all counties are to process absentee ballots and canvass the votes cast at least every third day, eliminating the mandatory Saturday counting of ballots for counties with populations over 75,000. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6431 2005–06 |
Interoperability exec commThe SIEC's duties are expanded to include coordinating the purchase of all state and local wireless radio communications system equipment. The equipment purchased must allow at least limited interoperability functions... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6509 2005–06 |
Public contract bid processAgencies procuring personal services or purchasing, leasing, or otherwise acquiring IT equipment using a competitive solicitation process cannot reject all solicitations after opening unless there is a compelling reason. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6510 2005–06 |
County lien authorityLiens for delinquent storm water control charges are made automatic, and penalties and costs of foreclosure are included. Counties are given the option of using the collection procedures otherwise used by county treasurers. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6511 2005–06 |
Metropolitan prk dist fundMetropolitan park district general tax levy funds held by the County Treasurer may be disbursed by way of electronic funds transfers that meet applicable documentation and accounting procedures. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6595 2005–06 |
Reducing patient injuriesBy December 1, 2006, hospitals, including state hospitals, must establish a Safe Patient Handling Committee (Committee). At least half of the Committee members must be employees involved in patient care handling activities. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6632 2005–06 |
Johns Hopkins UniversityWashington State hospitals are allowed to participate in the Johns Hopkins study to ensure that decisions regarding cardiac care in Washington are made on evidence-based data, and, if possible, based upon data specific to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6668 2005–06 |
Public records provisionsThe chapter of law governing the preservation and destruction of public records, administered by the division of archives and records management within the Office of the Secretary of State, is reorganized. Archaic language is... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6682 2005–06 |
Schools/public works projectThe number of projects valued over ten million dollars that may be approved by the school project review board is raised to 23. The school district project review board must prepare and issue a report reviewing the use of the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 6786 2005–06 |
City trans authorityThe governing board of a city transportation authority must be comprised of 5 members and may act as long as a quorum of 3 members is present. Provisions are made for how the seats on the board are to be filled. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 24, 2006 |
| SB 5349 2005–06 |
Dyslexia pilot programCreates a dyslexia reading instruction pilot program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6026 2005–06 |
Executive ethics boardThe term limit for members of the executive ethics board is changed from one full term to two full terms. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6422 2005–06 |
Election recountsThe provision requiring a mandatory machine recount is removed. Manual recounts will still be required when the difference at a statewide primary or election for a statewide office is less than 1,000 votes and one-fourth of... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6423 2005–06 |
Ballot notice requirementsThe requirement that the auditor notify all voters with signature problems by telephone is removed. Instead, notice is mailed to the voters by first class mail. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6575 2005–06 |
Agricultural landsThe 2004 legislation is restructured. Agricultural related activities, including production, storage, distribution, and marketing, continue to be allowed. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6643 2005–06 |
Payroll deductionsIn addition to labor or employee organization dues, an employee may authorize payroll deductions for contributions to any funds, committees, or subsidiary organizations maintained by labor or employee organizations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6701 2005–06 |
Condemned property saleThe Legislature reaffirms existing state law on the use of eminent domain by state and local government, specifically the state's constitutional prohibition against taking private property for private use, the court cases... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 6798 2005–06 |
Contributions/state officeThe postmark date of a contribution received through the mails determines whether the date of acceptance is prior to the 30th day before the legislative session. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 23, 2006 |
| SB 5493 2005–06 |
Hepatitis C state planThe language prohibiting the use of state funds is removed. The Secretary of Health must develop a state plan for the prevention and management of hepatitis C only to the extent that funding is available. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6569 2005–06 |
Science/critical areasGMA requirements to designate and protect critical areas will apply to potential impacts of future development. In fulfilling these requirements, cities and counties will show on the record that best available science was... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6891 2005–06 |
Medicare drug benefitsProvides that, only to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose, the department shall provide drug benefits to a full-benefit dual eligible beneficiary who is not able to obtain drug benefits from his or her... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| SB 6888 2005–06 |
Parental responsibilityProvides that there shall be a presumption that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of children unless: (1) The parents have agreed to an alternate award of residential placement or decision-making... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| SB 6587 2005–06 |
Mental helath ombudsmanA centralized, independent Office of Mental Health Ombudsman (OMHO) is created. Services are provided by a nonprofit organization contracting with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |