Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Kastama
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1692 1999–00 |
Child witness/victim intervw$ Law enforcement and children's caseworkers who interview child sexual abuse victims will receive specialized training. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 2284 1999–00 |
Sr./disabled prop tax exmptnC Deducts health care insurance payments and veterans benefits for service related disabilities from income when determining eligibility for the senior citizen property tax relief program. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 3066 1999–00 |
Growth mngmnt infrastructure$ Establishes the growth management infrastructure account to assist counties and cities in financing infrastructure projects identified in growth management capital facilities plans. | Luke Esser (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 2000 |
| HB 2983 1999–00 |
TobaccoDeclares that tobacco products may not be sold or distributed in those portions of buildings or vessels that are publicly owned or leased. Provides that a violation of this act is grounds for the termination or nonrenewal of a... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2927 1999–00 |
Child safety seatsRequires distributors to display warnings on dangers of using second-hand child safety seats. | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2935 1999–00 |
Smoking in public placesDeclares that nothing in chapter 70.160 RCW may be construed as to prevent local governments from adopting regulations restricting or prohibiting smoking in public places, including but not limited to restaurants, skating... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2814 1999–00 |
POW/MIA flagRequires the display on the following days: (1) Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May; (2) Memorial Day on the last Monday in May; (3) Flag Day on June 14; (4) Independence Day on July 4; (5) National POW/MIA... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2852 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationC Authorizes a system of sales and use tax increment financing where apportionment districts may be designated by certain cities and towns within which a portion of the receipts from existing sales and use taxes are diverted... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2860 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledDeclares an intent that individuals with developmental disabilities who rely upon public funding receive quality services and supports. Quality services and supports promote independence and self-sufficiency, as well as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2878 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2794 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueRequests that the office of the attorney general conduct an investigation to determine if illegal trafficking of fetal remains is occurring in Washington state. The results of the investigation shall be reported to the health... | Christopher Hurst (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2743 1999–00 |
Tobacco/public investmentsProvides that, on or after January 1, 2001, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2621 1999–00 |
Property tx exmpt/churchesRevises RCW 84.36.020, 84.36.805, and 84.36.810 relating to property tax exemptions for churches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2639 1999–00 |
Vulnerable adultsC Creates a hearsay exception for certain statements made by vulnerable adults. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2652 1999–00 |
Mobil home landlord-tenantC Removes the requirement that a mobile home park landlord can expel a mobile home, manufactured home, or park model that is located within a mobile home park solely on fire and safety concerns. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2653 1999–00 |
Emergency management compactThe Emergency Management Assistance Compact is enacted. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2655 1999–00 |
Relocation of childrenFinds and declares that: (1) The relocation of children after dissolution is an issue that has been heavily litigated and has caused much confusion in the courts and for families; (2) the parenting act recognizes the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2687 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationDeclares that it is the purpose of this act to provide financial resources for a limited time to assist local governments in the financing of public improvements which are needed to encourage private development of selected... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2540 1999–00 |
Arrest without warrantAmends RCW 10.31.100 relating to arrest without warrant for failure to obey police, flagmen, or fire fighters. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2548 1999–00 |
Gambling taxAmends RCW 9.46.110 and 9.46.113 relating to the taxation of gambling activities. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2549 1999–00 |
Child custody/parenting planDeclares that there shall be a presumption that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of minor children unless: (1) The parents have agreed to an award of residential placement or decision-making authority to... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2556 1999–00 |
Bomb making/minorsFinds that an ever-increasing amount of information on making explosive devices such as bombs is being made readily available to an ever-growing number of people, including young children. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2557 1999–00 |
Law library servicesDirects the state library to investigate the possibility of contracting with the vendor or vendors of online electronic legal research services for the provision of such services state-wide through the county law library system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2574 1999–00 |
Inmate laborObjectives of the correctional system : The system should reflect the values of the community, including not displacing citizens from their jobs. Another stated objective of the system is to provide for inmate work programs... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |