Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5180 2005–06 |
Economic finance authorityIncreases the outstanding debt limit of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) from $750 million to $1 billion. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5181 2005–06 |
Vehicle partsInvoices used to establish the legality of used replacement component parts in rebuilt vehicles must be from a Washington licensed vehicle wrecker or a comparable business in a jurisdiction outside of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5348 2005–06 |
Electrical appliance repairAuthorizes certain public utility districts (PUDs) to operate an electrical appliance repair service. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 22, 2005 |
| SB 5105 2005–06 |
WTUC certificationAllows the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) to revoke, suspend, or amend certain transportation company certificates, or authorize certificates to new applicants, without a hearing, when the existing... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 21, 2005 |
| SB 5563 2005–06 |
Women's contribution in WWIIDedicates any 2005-07 funding for the World War II Oral History Project to recording the memories of women who contributed to the state and nation during the war. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 18, 2005 |
| SB 5477 2005–06 |
Exceptional sentencesAmends the Sentencing Reform Act to require that any fact used to support the imposition of an exceptional sentence above a defendant's standard sentencing range be proven at trial beyond a reasonable doubt. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 15, 2005 |
| SB 5135 2005–06 |
Vlntr firefghtrs & officersProhibits members of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension System (Volunteer Fire System) from earning credit in both the Volunteer Fire System and the Public Employees' Retirement System for... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5178 2005–06 |
Specialty hospitalsProhibits the Department of Health from granting licenses to specialty hospitals where a physician has an ownership or investment interest until July 1, 2006. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5268 2005–06 |
Water-sewer districtsPermits the assumption of a water-sewer district with fewer than 250 customers by a code city with more than 100,000 persons, even though no part of the district is within the corporate boundaries of the city. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 5391 2005–06 |
Tricare sup insurance policyAuthorizes the Public Employees Benefit Board to offer supplemental insurance coverage for employees who qualify for the Department of Defense's TRICARE program. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 2005 |
Apr 13, 2005 |
| SB 6417 2003–04 |
Title 29A RCWCorrects statutory references and properly recodifies statutes amended during the 2003 legislative session. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6419 2003–04 |
Help America vote actCreates a centralized state voter registration list. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6493 2003–04 |
Costs of electionsPrevents counties from charging cities, towns, or districts for statewide election or measure costs. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 268, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 6663 2003–04 |
Vendor tax registrationRelieves a special event promoter from liability for penalties if the promoter makes a good faith attempt to verify vendor registration. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 31, 2004 |
| SB 5536 2003–04 |
CondominiumsAllows arbitration of condo construction disputes by agreement of the parties at the time a dispute arises; | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6208 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsAllows a water-sewer district to collect a connection charge from a property owner related to the installation of a temporary connection to a water and/or sewer system. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 29, 2004 |
| SB 6141 2003–04 |
Vehicle taxationExempts vehicles carrying exempt licenses from property taxation. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6302 2003–04 |
Active military serviceEstablishes rights for students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions who are called to active military duty for more than 30 days. | Brian Murray (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 26, 2004 |
| SB 6143 2003–04 |
Veterans' license platesBroadens the definition of veterans who are eligible for veterans license plates. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6164 2003–04 |
Military dependent/residencyProvides continued eligibility for in-state tuition for the spouse and dependents of persons on active military duty who are reassigned out-of-state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 24, 2004 |
| SB 6401 2003–04 |
Military installationsRequires cities and counties fully planning under the Growth Management Act with or adjacent to qualifying federal military installations to notify installation commanders of the jurisdiction's intent to amend its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 22, 2004 |
| SB 6161 2003–04 |
Domestic violence/lw enfrcmnRequires all general authority law enforcement agencies to either develop a policy or adopt the model policy written by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) on domestic violence committed by peace officers. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 2004 |
Mar 15, 2004 |
| SB 5270 2003–04 |
Law enforcement mobilizationCreating a law enforcement mobilization policy board and plan. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6173 2003–04 |
Airport mitigationRequires the Department of Ecology (DOE) and the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to consider the compatibility of any permit condition or regulatory decision for infrastructure of public-use airports with the Federal... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |
| SB 6178 2003–04 |
Traffic control devices"Optical strobe light devices" is replaced in the law with "signal preemption device" to include any device capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 11, 2004 |