Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6624 2005–06 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises the nursing facility payment system. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2006 |
| SB 6565 2005–06 |
Valid voter registrationThe voter challenge statutes are re-written as follows: Voters who lack a traditional address will be registered at the location provided, and they have the option of using the address of a county courthouse or other public... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2006 |
| SB 6550 2005–06 |
Driver training schoolsRevises provisions concerning the regulation of driver training schools. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6556 2005–06 |
State park fundingProvides that, on June 30th of each odd-numbered year, the state treasurer shall transfer from the general fund to the state parks renewal and stewardship account created in RCW 79A.05.215 the sum of eight million dollars.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| SB 6343 2005–06 |
High school civicsBeginning with the graduating class of 2010, students must complete at least one course in civics. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop specific guidelines to implement this requirement. "Civics" is defined as... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6345 2005–06 |
Eminent domainDeclares that the intent of this act is to make clear that Article I, section 16 of the Washington State Constitution prohibits the use of eminent domain to take private property for private use, except under narrow exceptions. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6351 2005–06 |
Ethics boardsThe term limit for members of the executive ethics board and for nonlegislative members of the legislative ethics board is changed from one full term to two full terms. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6393 2005–06 |
Farmers/tax exemptn for fuelRed-dyed diesel used by a farmer in the process of producing agricultural products is exempt from the sales and use tax. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 6394 2005–06 |
Special fuel tax exemptionsProvides sales and use tax exemptions for special fuel used for certain purposes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| SB 5270 2005–06 |
Vessel registrationThe Department of Revenue is given the authority to assess a penalty to an owner of an unregistered vessel. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6270 2005–06 |
Parental responsibilityChanges are made to the dissolution of marriage and legal separation law to define shared parental responsibility and shared residential placement and to establish a presumption in favor of shared residential placement. The... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6271 2005–06 |
Higher education loansThe Zero Interest Loan Program (Program) is established for students attending a Washington institution of higher education. The first loan will be available to eligible students enrolling in an institution of higher education... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6272 2005–06 |
Loans to assist teachersProvides zero interest loans to assist teachers in obtaining national board certification. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6285 2005–06 |
Low-income home energy asst$7.6 million of the Public Service Revolving Fund is provided for home heating and weatherization services for low income families through the LIHEAP program. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6306 2005–06 |
Health technology assessmentState agencies administering state purchased health care programs are authorized to establish an evidence-based technology assessment program, with the assistance of a health technology clinical advisory committee, to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 6307 2005–06 |
Health info technologyThe Legislature intends to encourage Washington hospitals to adopt health information technologies by the year 2012. The Washington State Health Care Authority is to promote the adoption of health information technology... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2006 |
| SB 5031 2005–06 |
All-terrain vehiclesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must establish a comprehensive hands-on ATV safety education and training program that provides for the issuance of ATV safety certificates. The course content must be adopted from a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5033 2005–06 |
Public disclosure violationsThe maximum limit for PDC issued penalties is increased from $1,000 to $4,000 for a single violation, and from $2,500 to $10,000 for multiple violations included in one complaint. The amount of time the Attorney General and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5122 2005–06 |
Secretary of stateBeginning with the 2008 general election the position of Secretary of state will be nonpartisan. Candidates seeking that office in 2008 will run as nonpartisan and be qualified and elected as such. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5123 2005–06 |
Sale of precursor drugsBefore selling or transferring a drug or cosmetic that contains ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, a retailer or other person must require photo identification showing the date of birth of the receiver and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5124 2005–06 |
Government performanceThe Citizen Oversight Board (Board) is established to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in state government. The Board consists of seven members: the state auditor; the chair of JLARC; one member selected... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5128 2005–06 |
Dogs for fightingIt is a gross misdemeanor to sell or purchase, provide premises for sale or purchase, or aid or abet in the sale or purchase of a dog with the intention of using the dog in a fighting exhibition. Mere ownership or possession... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5129 2005–06 |
Sexually violent predatorsAmends RCW 71.09.025 and 71.09.030 relating to civilly committing sexually violent predators who are involuntarily committed under chapter 10.77 RCW. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5130 2005–06 |
Secure transition facilitiesDSHS must develop a transportation route plan for those residents of the secure community transition facility on McNeil Island who are permitted to leave the island. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| SB 5131 2005–06 |
Firearms/insanityA verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity must be considered the same as a verdict of guilty for purposes of a person's right to possess a firearm. Information and records regarding involuntary commitment for mental health... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 9, 2006 |