Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5926 2007–08 |
Construction industryCreates a Joint Legislative Task Force on the Underground Economy in the construction industry. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 2007 |
May 2, 2007 |
| SB 5508 2007–08 |
Economic development projectRecommends that state and local agencies provide permit applicants with information pertinent to the cost and duration of the permit process. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5653 2007–08 |
Self-employment assistanceEstablishes a self-employment assistance program. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5995 2007–08 |
Economic development commExpands the membership of the Economic Development Commission (Commission). | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
| SB 5613 2007–08 |
Entrepreneurial trainingEnsures the availability of entrepreneurial training opportunities through local workforce investment boards. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 20, 2007 |
| SB 5052 2007–08 |
Insurance claimsStates that a person has a right to choose any glass repair facility for the repair of a loss relating to motor vehicle glass. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5242 2007–08 |
Wounded combat veteransEstablishes an internship program at the Washington State Department of Transportation for returning wounded combat veterans. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5511 2007–08 |
Volunteer firefightersRequires agencies to allow employees who are volunteer firefighters to respond to a fire, natural disaster, or medical emergency when called to duty. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 18, 2007 |
| SB 5166 2007–08 |
Korean-American dayDesignates January 13 as Korean-American Day. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 2007 |
Apr 9, 2007 |
| SB 6330 2005–06 |
Trade corps fellowship prgmThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to make a report to the Legislature on alternative funding sources, other than the General Fund, that could support a fellowship program in Washington's... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 2006 |
| SB 6236 2005–06 |
Election dates & deadlinesMoves the date of the primary to the third Tuesday in August and changes election-related dates to conform with the new date of the primary. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6686 2005–06 |
Local sales and use taxAuthorizes some cities to impose up to a 0.2 percent sales and use tax credited against the state tax to fund services to newly annexed areas. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 30, 2006 |
| SB 6152 2005–06 |
Public disclosure violationsIncreases the maximum penalty amounts that may be assessed by the Public Disclosure Commission from $1,000 to $1,700 for an individual penalty, and from $2,500 to $4,200 for multiple violations in a single complaint. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6246 2005–06 |
Lieutenant governorConsolidates the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor under one chapter. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6528 2005–06 |
Roadside tire chain businessAllows the Department of Transportation to issue permits to allow the installation or removal of tire chains on motor vehicles within the state highway right of way. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 6555 2005–06 |
Special purpose districtsAuthorizes the Municipal Research Council to contract for the provision of consulting and research services to special purpose districts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 328, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| SB 5204 2005–06 |
Chattel liensEstablishes procedures for challenging frivolous or excessive chattel liens. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| SB 6427 2005–06 |
Comprehensive plansAllows counties and cities meeting specific population requirements to satisfy review and revision requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) 36 months after applicable deadlines. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 28, 2006 |
| SB 5838 2005–06 |
Hepatitis C treatmentsThe requirement that a pharmacist exchange a preferred drug for any nonpreferred drug under the state's preferred drug list does not apply to a refill of a specific immunomodulator/antiviral treatment for hepatitis C. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6323 2005–06 |
Campaign finance disclosureRequires that a candidate in a political subdivision exempt from disclosure laws must comply with the reporting provisions of the public disclosure act if that candidate receives or expects to receive $5,000 or more in contributions. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 27, 2006 |
| SB 6428 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingA collection, transportation, and recycling system is created to manage discarded computer monitors, desktop and laptop computers, and televisions. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 183, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 24, 2006 |
| SB 6364 2005–06 |
Recreational vehiclesCreates an infraction for vessel operators who allow their vessel's engine to run while another person is swimming or surfing behind the vessel. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 6475 2005–06 |
Cert of academic achievementAuthorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement objective alternative assessment methods for students to demonstrate achievement of state academic standards. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 20, 2006 |
| SB 5714 2005–06 |
Breast & cervical cancerAuthorizes the Department of Health to establish an early detection breast and cervical cancer screening program for women age 40 to 64 with income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty level. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006 |
| SB 5219 2005–06 |
Primary datesThe primary is moved back to the third Tuesday in August. Filing week is moved back to the third week in May, rather than the fourth. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 11, 2006 |