Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5281 2003–04 |
Jail booking feesMunicipalities and counties can require any person who is booked in a city, county, or regional jail to pay a booking fee based on, but not to exceed, the jail's actual booking costs. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5291 2003–04 |
Clean elections actThe Washington Clean Elections Act is established as an alternative campaign financing option available to candidates running for state senator and state representative. The fund is financed entirely through voluntary... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5306 2003–04 |
Out-of-state political commWashington political committees are no longer required to forfeit contributions from federal or out-of-state political committees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5311 2003–04 |
Government accountabilityFinds that: (1) Public confidence in government is essential and programs to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of public functions must be enhanced in order to restore public trust; (2) Washington... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5312 2003–04 |
Quality management programEach state agency, within available funds, is instructed to develop and implement a quality management program to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the public services it provides. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5313 2003–04 |
Health care recovery actNumerous legislative findings are made regarding the health care crisis in this state and its causes, including the lack of effective public policy governing the purpose of the health care system. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5322 2003–04 |
Intitiatives & referendumsFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying measures to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about the impact of a ballot... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5382 2003–04 |
Initiative & referendumFinds that as the state officer with the responsibility of certifying initiatives to the ballot, the secretary of state should provide a formal opportunity for the general public to hear information about a ballot measure in a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5417 2003–04 |
Performance auditsThe State Auditor is instructed to contract for a performance audit of the executive branch of state government to be completed by June 30, 2004. The audit includes an examination of the efficiency and effectiveness of major... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5432 2003–04 |
Water-sewer dstrct propertyA water sewer-district cannot sell real property at a private sale when the initial appraised value exceeds $2,500. An initial appraised value is determined by the board of commissioners based on an appraisal from a real... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5433 2003–04 |
Water-sewer district biddingAs an alternative to existing law, the district may let purchase contracts with suppliers designated on current state agency, county, city, or town purchasing rosters when the roster has been established in accordance with the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5443 2003–04 |
Absentee ballotsThe location of the signature line that election officials use to verify an absentee voter's qualifications is moved from its current location on the outer mailing envelope to the inner security envelope. The voter's signature... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5465 2003–04 |
Money transmission & exchngThe Uniform Money Services Act is created to establish a regulatory system for money transmission and currency exchange businesses, to ensure that they are not used for criminal purposes, and to protect the public interest by... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5470 2003–04 |
Investigation of terrorismAuthorizes the attorney general or a prosecuting attorney to request that a superior court issue an order providing a law enforcement agency, responsible for investigating potential acts of terrorism, with authority to... | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5471 2003–04 |
Criminal case appealsRevises rules for appeal by the state and local governments in criminal cases. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5480 2003–04 |
School emply cost-of-livingDeclares an intent to provide funds to pay for cost-of-living increases for nonstate-funded school employees. Finds that this fulfills the intent of the voters in passing Initiative No. 732 and meets the requirements... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5501 2003–04 |
Auto theftThe crime of TMVWP in the second degree is ranked at seriousness level II (0-90 days for a first offense). The juvenile range remains the same (up to 30 days detention). | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5513 2003–04 |
Taxation of taxidermyProvides that the term shall not include the sale of or charge made for labor and services rendered as taxidermy services such as preparation, stuffing, and mounting of skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5514 2003–04 |
Manager definitionThe definition of manager under the civil service law is streamlined and consolidated into two categories. The category on managing an agency's local branch is eliminated. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5554 2003–04 |
Defining veteranIncludes a United States documented merchant mariner with service aboard an oceangoing vessel operated by the department of defense, or its agents, from June 25, 1950, through July 27, 1953, in Korean territorial waters and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5557 2003–04 |
Voter-approved prprty txAmends RCW 84.55.050 relating to voter-approved increases in excess of the property tax revenue limit. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5559 2003–04 |
City trans authorityAuthorizes the city transportation authority to be dissolved by a vote of the people residing within the boundaries of the authority if the authority is faced with significant financial problems. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5580 2003–04 |
Taxation of boarding homesThe Legislature clarifies that boarding homes are engaged in renting property and are exempt from business and occupation tax. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5581 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsProvides that, if the board of commissioners of a water-sewer district find it more conducive to the public health, safety, welfare, or convenience that water-sewer services be provided by a cooperative or mutual association... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5629 2003–04 |
Employer's indebtednessThe maximum amount of unpaid wages or salary payable to a surviving spouse is increased from $2,500 to $10,000, where the employer is the state. By administrative policy, the Office of Financial Management may adjust the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |