Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1617 2003–04 |
Court servicesExplicitly allows a municipality to operate a municipal court through an interlocal agreement with one or more other municipalities. | Judy Clibborn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1658 2003–04 |
Juvenile driving privilegesDeclares an intent to increase the attention of middle and high school students on their academic responsibilities by requiring the students to successfully complete an assessment of their reading and writing skills before... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1668 2003–04 |
Educational staff associatesRevises the state teacher salary allocation schedule to recognize years of service outside the school system for educational staff associates. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1703 2003–04 |
Electricity productionChanges the approach to the sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind energy, solar energy, landfill gas, and fuel cells in units greater than 200 watts to an... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1714 2003–04 |
School levy lidsIncreases the maximum levy percentage under the levy lid to the highest percentage in the school district's educational service district. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1740 2003–04 |
Broadcasts of pro sportsProhibits professional football teams that play in stadiums funded with public money and their affiliated league from denying the local live broadcast of games played in the stadium unless a certain percentage of tickets are... | Senator (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1804 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesRequires school districts to provide early intervention services to all children with disabilities from birth to 3 years of age. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1807 2003–04 |
Student achievementIncreases school district flexibility in using money from the Learning Assistance Program and the Student Achievement Account. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1811 2003–04 |
Education finance systemDirects the Office of Financial Management to conduct a comprehensive school funding study that includes an examination of teacher compensation models. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1812 2003–04 |
School districts' levy basesRevises the levy base formula so school districts don't lose levy authority when the districts' maintenance level budgets are reduced by the state. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1861 2003–04 |
Web-based clearinghouseDirects the Washington Digital Learning Commons to establish a web-based clearinghouse for on-line learning programs and resources available anywhere in the state. | Rodney Tom (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1868 2003–04 |
Smoking in public placesProhibits smoking in all public places by eliminating designated smoking areas. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1876 2003–04 |
Water quality leaching testMandates that the Department of Ecology (DOE) require the use of the Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) to determine the chemical suitability of potential fill material in all water quality certifications when... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1877 2003–04 |
Agency rulesAgencies are not required to follow the procedures for adopting rules when a proposed rule will set or adjust fees or rates to "match fees or rates that are explicitly set in statute." | Jan Shabro (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 1955 2003–04 |
Agricultural land useDeclares that nothing in chapter 36.70A RCW may be construed as preventing a county or city from allowing agricultural lands that are not currently being used in commercial production from being used for recreational... | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2068 2003–04 |
Prescription drugsDeclares an intent to: (1) Develop a comprehensive prescription drug education and utilization system in Washington state that will ensure best prescribing practices and pharmaceutical use, reduce administrative burdens on... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2069 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... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2082 2003–04 |
Basic educationProvides that, beginning September 1, 2005, basic education includes the opportunity to attend a school in which at least seventy-five percent of the students achieve the state's academic standards in reading, writing, and... | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2084 2003–04 |
School arts programsDeclares an intent that funding for student assessments in the arts be redirected to the local level on a per pupil basis for art materials and resources to support high quality art experiences for students in grades... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2101 2003–04 |
P-16 education governanceDeclares an intent to develop a P-16 governance structure. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2280 2003–04 |
Militia death benefitsExempts the following students from the payment of all or a portion of tuition fees and services and activities fees: The spouse of any member of the organized militia of Washington who lost his or her life or became totally... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2287 2003–04 |
B & o tax creditsDeletes the expiration date for statutes relating to business and occupation tax credits and deferrals for research and development and high technology job creation. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2289 2003–04 |
School district levy baseRevises the school district levy base calculation. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| HB 2297 2003–04 |
Presidential primary of 2004Cancels the presidential primary for the 2004 election. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2003, 3rd Special Session |
Dec 9, 2003 |
| HB 1829 2003–04 |
Postretirement employmentDefines separation from service in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) as excluding circumstances where an employee and their employer have an oral or written agreement to... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 412, Laws of 2003 |
May 20, 2003 |