Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5696 2001–02 |
Dairy products/manufacturersThe rate of the business and occupation tax on manufacturing dairy products and dairy by-products such as whey and casein, or selling the same to a purchaser who transports the products out of state is reduced from the current... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5722 2001–02 |
License plates/veteransEstablishes provisions for the issuance of special veterans license plates. Repeals RCW 73.04.110 and 73.04.115. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5751 2001–02 |
Transportation departmentThe WSDOT must incorporate elements of total quality management into its business practices and place an emphasis on excellence in the workplace through service, customer satisfaction and a focus on results. The WSDOT must... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5752 2001–02 |
Transportation fundingWSDOT, in cooperation with local governments, must direct a baseline allocation of funding for operations, maintenance, preservation, and safety functions of state highways, county roads, city streets, transit, ferries and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5761 2001–02 |
Congestion relief districtsThe county legislative authority of a county with a population of 40,000 or more shall and any other county may, convene a congestion relief conference. The conference must evaluate the need for and desirability of the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5773 2001–02 |
Peer mentor programsThe Teacher Assistance Program is renamed the Peer Mentor Program and its requirements are revised. To the extent that funding is provided, peer mentor services are provided to first and second-year teachers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5789 2001–02 |
WhistleblowersOn January 1, 2002, a rotational registry is established in the Department of Personnel to provide advocates for whistleblowers who allege their state employer has retaliated against them. The advocate must be a lawyer in... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5810 2001–02 |
Small personalized schoolsRecognizes that a large and growing body of research supports the premise that all students learn more, perform better, and exhibit more responsible and respectful behavior in schools where they are known personally and as... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5830 2001–02 |
Retirement and pensionsAs of the effective date of the act, the definition of ? separated employees @ for purposes of continuing participation in PEBB health plans is expanded to include school district or educational district employees who separate... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5838 2001–02 |
Student achievementAll of Title 28A is repealed, effective in 2004, except for Chapter 28A.655 RCW, which addresses academic achievement and accountability. Two demonstration programs, the flexibility grant program and the alternative... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5844 2001–02 |
Traffic safety educationSchool district-offered traffic safety education courses may only be provided to students maintaining a grade point average of 2.0 or its equivalent. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5867 2001–02 |
Energy efficiencyInvestment standards . Beginning July 1, 2002, an annual statewide investment standard is established whereby at least 3 percent of the total annual revenues from retail electricity sales in Washington must be dedicated to... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5934 2001–02 |
Teacher certification infoThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must maintain information on a website that explains the various methods available to attain teacher certification in Washington State. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5939 2001–02 |
Impersonation of a veteranMakes it a crime to impersonate a veteran of the armed forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5967 2001–02 |
Developmentally disabledThe Secretary of Social and Health Services is directed to coordinate a pilot project for 20 persons with developmental disabilities. This is a community based model, individually budgeted, designed and administered according... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6125 2001–02 |
Information data basesCreates a statewide data base licensing service to secure cost-effective access to commercially produced information data base products. The information data bases shall be made available to citizens of Washington through all... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6128 2001–02 |
Alternative energy sourcesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for alternative energy sources. Takes effect July 1, 2003. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6134 2001–02 |
Career guidance programCreates the comprehensive career guidance program to support parents' rights in the development of their child's educational plan. Appropriates the sum of two million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars, or as much thereof as... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6141 2001–02 |
Cost-of-living increaseDeclares an intent that state employees described in this act receive an annual salary cost-of-living increase identical to the cost-of-living increase for school district and community college employees pursuant to Initiative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6176 2001–02 |
Primary electionsRecognizes that any rights political parties have in the choosing of candidates is implicit in the sovereign citizens' expressed choice. Finds that the citizens of Washington are satisfied with the blanket primary election... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6200 2001–02 |
Prscrptn drg price reductionDeclares an intent to make prescription drugs more affordable for qualified Washington residents, thereby increasing the overall health of Washington residents, promoting healthy communities, and protecting the public health... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6201 2001–02 |
Prescription drug price progThe prescription drug price program is established within the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to lower prescription drug prices for uninsured and underinsured residents of the state. Retail pharmacies are... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 6238 2001–02 |
Obsolete racial terminologyFinds that the use of the term "Oriental" when used to refer to persons of Asian descent is outdated and pejorative. There is a need to make clear that the term "Asian" is preferred terminology, and that this more modern and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| SB 5237 2001–02 |
Fair fundEach fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2002, $2 million per year is transferred into the fair fund. An additional $100,000 is appropriated for the upcoming fiscal year for special assistance grants to fairs. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 2001, 2nd Special Session |
Jul 13, 2001 |
| SB 5533 2001–02 |
Pesticides/schools$ Requires each day care center, kindergarten, elementary school, and secondary school to provide certain notices of its pest control policies and methods and to provide notice of and post signs regarding applications of... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 2001 |
May 15, 2001 |