Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5933 2011–12 |
Spirits & wine/state revenueEstablishes a private licensee system of distribution of distilled spirits in place of purchase and resale of distilled spirits by the state. Reforms outdated laws governing the distribution of wine which will lead to greater... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5955 2011–12 |
Medical use of cannabisLocal governments may adopt ordinances stating that nonprofit patient cooperatives (NPCs) are not prohibited by local ordinance within their jurisdictions. NPCs are nonprofit corporations that distribute cannabis for the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5957 2011–12 |
Marijuana/schedule IIMoves marijuana to schedule II under the uniform controlled substances act. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5959 2011–12 |
K-12 educator employmentAdditional topics for the group to consider and include in its report to the Legislature are as follows: how a new compensation system should reward education, experience, performance-evaluation measures, high-demand fields,... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5973 2011–12 |
Teacher certification/STEMPESB will revise standards for teacher endorsement in elementary education; middle and secondary math and science; and other subjects with science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) components. The revised standards for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5975 2011–12 |
STEM career course grantsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) will allocate grants to high schools and skill centers to create three different STEM programs (1) an aerospace assemblers program; (2) an enhanced manufacturing... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5976 2011–12 |
Workforce training/aerospaceModifies the duties of the center of excellence for aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing. Requires the center to create an aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing pipeline advisory committee. Requires the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5977 2011–12 |
Discover pass for 2 vehiclesAllows for one Discover Pass to be transferrable between two vehicles. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6001 2011–12 |
Impaired drivers/judgmentsExtends the time to enforce civil judgments for damages caused by impaired drivers. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6022 2011–12 |
Long-term care/I-1163Delays the effective date of Initiative Measure No. 1163 relating to reinstating the requirement that long-term care workers obtain criminal background checks and adequate training. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6024 2011–12 |
Intrastate mutual aid systemRevises the definition of "political subdivision" to include a water-sewer district for purposes of the intrastate mutual aid system. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6025 2011–12 |
District judge retiremnt ageRepeals the mandatory retirement provision for district court judges. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6029 2011–12 |
Baccalaureate/acceleratedThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6032 2011–12 |
Studded tire damage costsA $5 fee is added to the retail sale of each new studded tire. Proceeds are deposited in to the motor vehicle fund and are used for road maintenance. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6047 2011–12 |
State libraryThe state librarian is responsible and accountable for charging a fee to recover the costs of fulfilling the research request made by a someone who is not a resident of Washington. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6052 2011–12 |
Vehicular homicide & assaultIncreases the penalties for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6062 2011–12 |
Motorcycle definitionsThe definition of motorcycle is amended to include a motor vehicle that is originally designed to travel on two wheels, but is modified using a conversion kit that adds two stabilizing wheels on the rear of the motor vehicle. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6088 2011–12 |
Tax preferencesRequires legislation enacted after July 1, 2012, that authorizes a new tax preference or the expansion or extension of an existing tax preference to contain a statement of legislative intent. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6120 2011–12 |
Children's safe productsProhibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of children's products containing TRIS in amounts greater than 100 parts per million in any component beginning July 1, 2013. | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6146 2011–12 |
Public records chargesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6164 2011–12 |
Higher ed students/militaryA member of the Washington National Guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period of 30 days or less to either active or inactive state or... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6166 2011–12 |
Tobacco usage progs/cig taxThe tax on cigarettes and little cigars is increased by $1.00 per pack or $.05 per cigarette or little cigar. The tax on moist snuff is increased by $0.835 per 1.2 oz. package. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6185 2011–12 |
Termination of pregnancyHealth insurance plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this section that provide coverage for maternity care or services, must also provide substantially equivalent coverage to permit the voluntary... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6202 2011–12 |
School governing/alternativeEstablishes the authority and process for creating and operating a limited number of state-funded public charter schools that operate independently of most state laws and rules. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6203 2011–12 |
Educator evaluation systemsThe bill makes several changes to the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Project, created in the 2010 Legislative Session. Teacher and Principal Evaluation Systems The OSPI must establish common components of evaluation systems... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |