Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rodney Tom
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5342 2013–14 |
Restaurants/sales, use exempA sales and use tax exemption is provided for products sold to restaurants that impart flavor to food during the cooking process. The product must be completely or substantially consumed during the cooking process, which... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6276 2013–14 |
National guard/dental insur.Provides dental insurance for certain Washington national guard members. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6293 2013–14 |
State recreation landsMakes the discover pass voluntary. Provides funding for the operation and maintenance of state recreation lands. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6303 2013–14 |
Withdrawal of candidacyIf an incumbent officeholder who has filed for re-election withdraws their declaration of candidacy, the filing period for that office is extended 72 hours after the close of business on the last day for candidates to withdraw... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6304 2013–14 |
Health care deliveryHealth insurance plans are subject to requirements for benefit design management and additional contracting standards. Health plans may not impose cost sharing that requires a covered person to pay more than 50 percent of the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6306 2013–14 |
Fire district vehicles/taxDistricts having an annual budget receiving less than $1,000 per square mile served are exempt from paying use tax when purchasing vehicles. The county assessor of the district's county must certify that a district meets the... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6316 2013–14 |
Nonprofit arts org licensesRevises the definition of "artistic or cultural exhibitions, presentations, or performances or cultural or art education programs," for purposes of nonprofit arts organization licenses, to include a live or recorded musical,... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2014 |
| SB 6190 2013–14 |
Public records act/countiesRevises the definition of "agency" in the public records act to clarify that a local agency includes a county official's office. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2014 |
| SB 6142 2013–14 |
Detention standardsModifies provisions relating to detention standards for persons with mental disorders or chemical dependency. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2014 |
| SB 6167 2013–14 |
Physical therapistsAuthorizes certain physical therapists to perform spinal manipulation and manipulative mobilization of the spine and its immediate articulations. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2014 |
| SB 6051 2013–14 |
DOT projectsCreates an expedited environmental review and approval process for transportation projects that require preparation of an environmental impact statement under the national environmental policy act and requires the department... | Steve O'Ban (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6073 2013–14 |
Eosinophilic GI disordersHealth benefit plans issued or renewed after December 31, 2015, must offer benefits or coverage for medically necessary elemental formula, regardless of delivery method, when a licensed health care provider with prescriptive... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6092 2013–14 |
Credits for HS graduationSBE must include in the high school graduation requirements the opportunity for students to complete 24 credits for graduation beginning with the graduating class of 2018. Each school district must provide instruction that... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6117 2013–14 |
Storm water control ratesThe rate that local government utilities may charge WSDOT for the construction, operation, and maintenance of storm water control facilities under certain conditions is revised to 100 percent of the rate for comparable real... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2014 |
| SB 6038 2013–14 |
Hydrocodone use/optometristsOptometrists may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer hydrocodone combination products regardless of their classification as a Schedule I or II controlled substance. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2014 |
| SB 5001 2013–14 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardAll GMHB members must be confirmed by the Senate. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5129 2013–14 |
Veterans' treatment courtsAuthorizes the chief justice of the supreme court to establish veterans' treatment courts for veterans and members of the armed forces. Authorizes jurisdictions that establish a veterans' treatment court to seek federal... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5130 2013–14 |
Eosinophilia disordersBeginning January 1, 2016, or upon the earliest update of the state's benchmark plan, health insurance contracts must include coverage for the formulas necessary for the treatment of EGID. The specialized formulas must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5131 2013–14 |
Laboratory equipmentA donor is authorized to receive a credit against the state's B&O tax for a donation of modern laboratory equipment useful in one or more technology-related fields at a community or technical college, vocational skill center,... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5146 2013–14 |
Informal science educationA grant program is created to assist nonprofit organizations to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate, science or technology centers, zoos, and aquarium facilities. | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5150 2013–14 |
Mental health system reformThe Legislature must convene a taskforce to examine reform of the mental health system. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5172 2013–14 |
Students with disabilitiesEstablishes the Ike act. Requires the Washington interscholastic activities association to provide a waiver that allows a student with a physical or mental disability to participate in extracurricular high school activities... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5181 2013–14 |
Flame retardantsThe manufacture, distribution, and sale of residential upholstered furniture or children's products containing TRIS or any flame retardant identified as a chemical of high concern for children in amount greater than 50 parts... | Sharon Nelson (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5231 2013–14 |
Hunter safetyThe Hunter Education Program Statute is Modified. Beginning August 1, 2013, DFW may charge a registration fee of up to $20 for a hunter education training course and up to $10 for a duplicate hunter education certificate. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 13, 2014 |
| SB 5245 2013–14 |
Student suspension dataDiscipline data must be disaggregated and cross-tabulated in and by various sub categories including but not exclusive to gender, foster care, homeless, school district, school, grade level, behavior infraction code, and... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2014 |