Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6568 2007–08 |
Nuclear energy task forceThe Joint Legislative Task Force (Task Force) on Nuclear Energy is created. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the feasibility of pursuing additional nuclear capacity in Washington. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6484 2007–08 |
Rental car taxExcludes car-sharing activities from the rental car tax. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6505 2007–08 |
Nutrition labelingChain restaurants with at least 10 establishments nationwide who do business under the same name are required to provide nutrition information for all standard menu items. The nutrition information must include total number of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6512 2007–08 |
Floyd Jones flywayLivingston Bay, which sits on the northeast side of Camano Island, is renamed the "Floyd Jones Flyway." | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6515 2007–08 |
Energy savingsA sales and use tax exemption is provided to public entities for performance based contracted energy equipment and services and energy management systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6520 2007–08 |
Property tax informationRequires additional information on property tax statements and notices of assessed value. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6526 2007–08 |
Firearms possessionConcerns firearms possession by persons who are involuntarily committed. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6539 2007–08 |
Polytechnic collegeWashington institutions of higher education may examine their instructional programs, costs, research initiatives, student enrollment characteristics, and regional context and make recommendations to the Higher Education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6379 2007–08 |
Energy efficient appliancesBeginning July 1, 2008, an exemption from retail sales tax is provided for energy-efficient appliances and equipment. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6383 2007–08 |
Unlawful detainer actionsIn an unlawful detainer action involving distressed property, the plaintiff (purchaser) must disclose to the court whether the defendant previously held title to the distressed property and explain how the purchaser came to... | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6431 2007–08 |
Distressed propertyA new chapter is created governing conveyances between a distressed property purchaser (any person acquiring an interest in distressed property) and the owner of residential real property that is distressed (in foreclosure, at... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6451 2007–08 |
Performance audit costsProvides revenues from the performance audits of government account, created in RCW 43.09.475, shall be used for the cost of the performance audits, including reimbursing school districts for the costs incurred by school... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 6459 2007–08 |
Scholarships as prizesThe Commission must conduct a raffle game to be known as WINaBRAIN. Raffles must be conducted after 100,000 tickets are sold. Four winning tickets will be awarded $25,000 to be deposited in the GET program on behalf of a... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2008 |
| SB 5008 2007–08 |
School district leviesIncreases the maximum levy percentage for school districts. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5034 2007–08 |
Polybrominated diphenylThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5069 2007–08 |
Retirement/domestic partnersExtends retirement benefits to domestic partners. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5070 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5105 2007–08 |
College in high school progFinds that an effective means of increasing the number of students earning college credit in high school is to bring the college courses to the students. The legislature believes the ability to earn college credit during the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5135 2007–08 |
School district salaries(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that, beginning with the 2007-08 school year, the legislature intends to begin a six-year process to equalize the salary allocations to school districts for state-funded staff... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | 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 5182 2007–08 |
Signature gatherers to signSignature, name, and address lines are added to the declaration printed on the reverse side of initiative and referendum petitions. Petition signature gatherers must complete the declaration. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5196 2007–08 |
Nonpartisan racesNo primary election may be held for the office of justice of the supreme court, judge of the court of appeals, judge of the superior court, judge of the district court, or state superintendent of public instruction if, after... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5197 2007–08 |
Sale of firearmsA person is a firearms dealer if that person makes sales, exchanges, or purchases of firearms at a gun show or event. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5239 2007–08 |
Mathematics assessmentSPI must implement an alternative assessment option for mathematics that presents the mathematics EALRs in segments for assessment. The new assessment must be comparable in content and rigor to the tenth grade WASL when all... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |