Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5976 2007–08 |
Required school daysIncreases the required number of school days in a school year. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5990 2007–08 |
Crane safetyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6005 2007–08 |
Interpreter servicesEach trial court must develop a written language assistance plan to provide a framework for the provision of interpreter services for non-English-speaking-persons accessing the court system in both civil and criminal legal matters. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6009 2007–08 |
Military service creditPlan 2 members of TERS, SERS, and PERS may receive up to 5 years of retirement system service credit for an authorized leave of absence for military service. After completing military service, the person is eligible for the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6039 2007–08 |
U of W law school loanFunds from the state General Fund are appropriated to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program Endowment Fund (Endowment Fund) at the University of Washington School of Law. The law school is required to report to the Legislature... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6046 2007–08 |
Electric utilitiesAuthorizing Emissions Plans: A municipal utility or public utility district (PUD) may develop a plan to reduce its GHG emissions, including a plan to achieve no-net emissions from all GHG sources it owns, leases, uses,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6061 2007–08 |
Caged egg laying hensLicensed egg producers must provide enough living space for caged egg laying hens so that each hen has sufficient space to fully extend both wings without touching the sides of the living space or other birds. An egg laying... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6062 2007–08 |
Confinement of animalsDeclares that a person is guilty of restrictive confinement of a calf or pig if the person confines a calf or pig for more than twelve hours during any twenty-four-hour period in a manner that prevents the calf or pig from:... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6077 2007–08 |
College textbooksUpon the request of a prospective purchaser who is a faculty member at an institution of higher education, textbook publishers must disclose the intended price of their products at the on-campus bookstore. The history of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6091 2007–08 |
Credit card paymentsPayments made in person at the financial institution or any of its subsidiaries or branches must be posted on the day received and at the time of day at the location the payment is made. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6092 2007–08 |
Moist snuffThe bill as referred to committee not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Ways & Means): The taxation of moist snuff is changed from a tax based on wholesale price to a weight-based tax. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6094 2007–08 |
Core subject instructionA four-year pilot program, starting in the 2007-08 school year, is established to provide early intensive intervention services in reading, written language, and mathematics. The objective is to reduce the number of children... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6112 2007–08 |
Smart grid energy technologyProvides that, no later than December 1, 2008, the department shall adopt rules creating a tax credit certification process for smart grid energy technologies that promise to significantly improve the reliability, efficiency,... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6113 2007–08 |
Ignition interlock devicesRevises provisions concerning ignition interlock devices. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6114 2007–08 |
Autism task forceThe Caring for Washington Individuals with Autism Task Force is created to assist in implementing recommendations of the task force, evaluate ways to improve the delivery and coordination of autism services in the state,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6124 2007–08 |
Psychoactive substancesCreates a commission on psychoactive substance control to investigate and make recommendations for alternative regulatory approaches to the production, distribution, and control of psychoactive substances with the objective of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 6189 2007–08 |
Pharmacy owners complianceIntends to protect and promote public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring the timely availability of all legally prescribed drugs and devices in all state licensed pharmacies, and that each pharmacy comply with its duty to... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5311 2007–08 |
Budget stabilization accountEstablishes a Budget Stabilization Account, into which 1 percent of general state revenues is deposited annually. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 484, Laws of 2007 |
May 15, 2007 |
| SB 5101 2007–08 |
Higher edu tuition waiversExpands eligibility for state employee college tuition waivers to include public school teachers and certificated instructional staff who are holding or seeking an endorsement in a state-identified shortage area. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 461, Laws of 2007 |
May 14, 2007 |
| SB 5098 2007–08 |
College bound scholarshipCreates the Washington College Bound Scholarship Program to provide a four-year tuition scholarship program for students from low-income families. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 405, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5627 2007–08 |
Basic education fundingCreates a Joint Task Force on Basic Education Finance (Task Force) composed of eight legislators, a chair and three public members appointed by the Governor, a representative of the Governor's Office or the Office of Financial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5731 2007–08 |
Student in high demand fieldEstablishes a committee focused on the education of students in high demand fields. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5828 2007–08 |
Early child developmentEstablishes an Early Learning Advisory Council. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5841 2007–08 |
Student learningExpands the goals of the Basic Education Act, including focusing on the educational achievement of students, high expectations for students, and preparation for the responsibilities of civic participation in a pluralistic society. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |
| SB 5843 2007–08 |
Educational dataRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to conduct a feasibility study on expanding the statewide longitudinal student data system. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 2007 |
May 9, 2007 |