Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5221 2009–10 |
Distressd proprty conveyanceExempts licensed real estate brokers and salespersons from the definition of "distressed home consultant" when the broker or salesperson is providing services governed under the real estate brokerage laws and the services do... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 25, 2009 |
| SB 5130 2009–10 |
Prisoner publ records accessLimits the access of incarcerated persons to public records under certain circumstances. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 2009 |
Mar 20, 2009 |
| SB 5460 2009–10 |
Administrative cost/st govtProhibits state agencies from creating new positions or filling vacant positions, with some exceptions. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2009 |
Feb 18, 2009 |
| SB 5100 2007–08 |
Health ins info for studentsCreates a pilot project where up to six school districts annually inquire whether students have health insurance; seek parental authorization to share information; develop information-sharing agreements with a local health... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6111 2007–08 |
Tidal and wave energyConcerning generating electricity from tidal and wave energy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6357 2007–08 |
DV service of processProhibits a court from requiring more than two attempts to personally serve a respondent before permitting service by publication or mail for certain domestic violence protection orders. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6442 2007–08 |
Office of public defenseRepeals the sunset and termination clauses for the Office of Public Defense (OPD) and amends provisions relating to the OPD's administration, advisory committee, and other areas. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6673 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates an Extended Learning Opportunities Program for students not on track to graduate that includes use of existing resources and the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds to provide various types of instructional services. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6809 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditCreates a sales tax remittance equal to 5 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit received by Washington residents on their federal earned income return. Increases tax remittance to 10 percent for 2011 and thereafter. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6818 2007–08 |
State expendituresRequires a public website on state expenditure information by January 1, 2009. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5905 2007–08 |
Capital authorization certThe nursing facilities process for certification of capital authorizations is changed from a first-come, first-serve system to one that is priority based. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5642 2007–08 |
Cigarette ignitionRequires that all cigarettes sold in Washington be reduced ignition strength. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6743 2007–08 |
Students with autismRequires the development of recommendations regarding autism awareness instruction and methods of teaching children with autism. The recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature and, if approved,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 220, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5104 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied Baccalaureate degree pilot program to three additional schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6313 2007–08 |
Disability historyRequires public schools and public institutions of higher education to annually conduct or promote educational activities regarding disability history and people with disabilities. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6534 2007–08 |
Mathematics standardsRequires the State Board of Education (SBE) to retain a consultant to review the February 2008 version of revised mathematics standards; hold a public hearing and consult with the Mathematics Advisory Panel on the consultant's... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6726 2007–08 |
Certification assessmentsCodifies a requirement for the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to develop and implement a uniform assessment for the professional teaching certificate. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6879 2007–08 |
Basic education financeRequires a report from the Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) by December 1, 2008. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6215 2007–08 |
Condominium associationsRequires a residential condominium association, unless doing so would impose an unreasonable hardship, to: (1) prepare an initial reserve study based upon a visual site inspection conducted by a reserve study professional; (2)... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6332 2007–08 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $4.5 billion to $5 billion. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6381 2007–08 |
Mortgage brokersEstablishes a fiduciary duty that is owed by a mortgage broker to a borrower. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6732 2007–08 |
Construction industryProvides a civil penalty for persons who falsify information on a contractor registration application. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 120, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 5254 2007–08 |
Industry skill panelsDirects the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) to allocate grants to support Industry Skill Panels. The WTECB must establish standards to evaluate the products and services created by skill panels. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6471 2007–08 |
Loan regulationsRequires certain mortgage lenders to be licensed under the Consumer Loan Act (CLA). | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 19, 2008 |