Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6345 2009–10 |
Wireless communicationsProhibits the holder of either an intermediate driver's license or an instruction permit from operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device except in the case of an emergency. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 26, 2010 |
| SB 6833 2009–10 |
State treasurer/funds, acctsAuthorizes the Office of the State Treasurer (OST) to enter agreements with agencies for investment by the OST of moneys not otherwise required to be deposited with the OST, and permits the OST to negotiate cost allocation... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 25, 2010 |
| SB 6202 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsPermits a financial institution, including a broker-dealer or investment adviser, to refuse to disburse funds from the account of a vulnerable adult or a suspected perpetrator of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6346 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesAllows a person to operate a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) or medium-speed electric vehicle (MEV) on city and county streets and county roads in San Juan County with a speed limit of 45 miles per hour (mph) or less. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 19, 2010 |
| SB 6544 2009–10 |
Plat approval time limitsExtends time limitations associated with final plat submissions and the requirements governing applicable subdivisions from five to seven years. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 6555 2009–10 |
State route number 908Transfers State Route 908 to the cities of Redmond and Kirkland. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 17, 2010 |
| SB 5007 2009–10 |
Associate transfer degreesAllows technical colleges to offer Associate transfer degrees that prepare students for entry into professional fields. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5068 2009–10 |
Airline passenger rightsFinds that the number of passenger complaints about the airline industry has increased significantly. Declares that the legislature is committed to airline passenger policies that put the safety of all passengers first and... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5074 2009–10 |
Scoliosis screeningRepeals the requirement that students in public schools be screened for scoliosis. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5098 2009–10 |
Ballot title informationA local government ballot proposition of a property tax levy must include a comparison of the aggregate financial impact between the taxing district's levy of the preceding year and that proposed on the current ballot both in... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5134 2009–10 |
Electronic juror signaturesAllows an electronic signature on juror questionnaires. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5189 2009–10 |
School employees dismissalClassified employees are immediately terminated by the school district board of directors if they plead guilty to or are convicted of specified felony offenses (including incest, kidnapping, and robbery) and have contact with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5204 2009–10 |
Electing US pres by pop voteThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5208 2009–10 |
Domestic violence offendersThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5216 2009–10 |
Body armor sent enhancementCreates a sentence enhancement for body armor. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5218 2009–10 |
Sp commitment ctr computersProhibits any person civilly committed or detained as a sexually violent predator from accessing a personal computer unless access is necessary or beneficial in bringing about a positive response to a specific and certain... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5236 2009–10 |
Organ transplantsDeclares an intent to reduce organ transplant benefit waiting periods for covered persons who have had prior continuous coverage and have changed health carriers or health benefit plans. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5254 2009–10 |
Watershed mgmt partnershipsA watershed management partnership and a separate legal entity created by the partnership to conduct the operation of the partnership may exercise the power of eminent domain if all of the public agencies that form the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5373 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesA state entitlement is created to services under the ITEIP for all eligible infants with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Monies provided to the counties to contract for ITEIP services can no longer be... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5381 2009–10 |
Scrap & hulk haulingDOL is authorized to order those in the act of scrap processing or hulk hauling without a valid license to cease and desist. DOL must provide an opportunity for a hearing. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5400 2009–10 |
Reverse mortgage lendingEstablishes financial requirements for certain reverse mortgage lenders. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5407 2009–10 |
Operating sup budget 2009The 2005-07 biennial appropriations for various state agencies and programs are modified. For additional information, see the budget summary material published by the Senate Ways & Means Committee and available on the Internet... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5408 2009–10 |
Eliminating three accountsOn July 1, 2009, the following state accounts are abolished and any remaining balances are transferred to the state General Fund: the Health Services Account, the Violence Reduction and Drug Enforcement Account, and the Water... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5427 2009–10 |
Abstracts of driving recordsIt is clarified that a court may provide a copy of a driver's abstract to the individual named in the abstract if the individual has a pending case in that court for a suspended license violation or an open infraction or... | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |