Derek Kilmer
Senator
· Democrat
· District 26
· most recent term 2011–12
2011–12 · Senate · D · LD 262009–10 · Senate · D · LD 262007–08 · Senate · D · LD 262005–06 · House · D · LD 26
181
Bills as prime sponsor
60
of those became law
661
Bills co-sponsored
6,218
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6594 2009–10 |
Research at st. universitiesThe commercialization of research that benefits the economic vitality of Washington, through research, company and job creation, and state economic development, is identified as a mission of WSU and the UW. To these ends, WSU... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6595 2009–10 |
Community empowerment zonesCommerce is authorized to accept applications from local governments to designate additional geographic areas as a CEZs if the application is made by a county which already contains a CEZ. The area the county seeks to have... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6602 2009–10 |
Local conserv area financingAddresses local conservation area financing with regard to sending and receiving areas; technical assistance and quantitative and qualitative performance measures; establishment of local conservation finance areas; use of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6605 2009–10 |
Disposition of remainsAddresses disposition of human remains when the decedent died while serving on active duty in any branch of the United States armed forces, United States reserve forces, or national guard. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6613 2009–10 |
Rural co. investmnt projectsBeginning July 1, 2010, the manufacturing sales and use tax deferral program is changed to include only distressed counties. A distressed county means a county that has an unemployment rate which is at least 20 percent above... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6632 2009–10 |
Electronic testing devicesA new section is created which allows manufacturers of electronic testing and measurement devices located in a non-rural county without a community empowerment zone to lower their B&O tax rate from 0.484 to 0.2904 percent. To... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6646 2009–10 |
Job creation B&O tax creditsThe B&O tax credit eligibility requirement that employment positions increase by 15 percent is reduced to 10 percent. A new $2,000 tax credit against the B&O tax is authorized for small businesses with less than $5 million in... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6662 2009–10 |
Home care aides curriculumRequires the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to solicit proposals from community and technical colleges to adapt curriculum to create career tracks for incumbent home care aides. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6663 2009–10 |
Tanning facilitiesBeginning July 1, 2011, all tanning facilities in the state must annually obtain a permit to do business as a tanning facility from the local health department with jurisdiction over the location in which the tanning facility... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6703 2009–10 |
Online nursing programsThe Legislature encourages the development of more eLearning programs, such as the online nursing program at LCC. Further, the Legislature finds that programs such as the online nursing program at LCC should be shared,... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6738 2009–10 |
State salmon hatcheriesDFW maintains its authority to give salmon and carcasses directly to state institutions, schools, or economically depressed individuals. Additionally, DFW may sell surplus salmon, including eggs and carcasses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6757 2009–10 |
Projects of statewide signifA project of statewide significance must have full-time employment positions after construction of at least 50 in rural counties and 100 in non-rural counties. In addition, such projects must have private capital investment... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6808 2009–10 |
Private infrastructureThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6819 2009–10 |
Estate tax exemp/propertyAllows, for the purposes of determining the Washington taxable estate, a deduction from the federal taxable estate for the value of qualified family-owned business interests of the decedent. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5041 2009–10 |
Veteran-owned businessesCreates a statewide program to increase state procurement contracts with veteran-owned businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 6241 2009–10 |
Community facilities distr'sAuthorizes the establishment of community facilities districts and sets out requirements and authorities related to their formation, governance, powers, and finances. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 10, 2010 |
| SB 5760 2009–10 |
UW & WSU public works contrGrants the University of Washington and Washington State University specific statutory authority to enter into public works contracts following procedures as established by their respective boards of regents whenever the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 26, 2010 |
| SB 5554 2009–10 |
Job skills programPrioritizes job skills programs that promote the growth of industry clusters, propose industry-based credentialing, coordinate with other cluster-based programs, and benefit industry and students beyond the grant recipients. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 554, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5734 2009–10 |
Higher educ tuition feesExtends current tuition-setting authorities through academic year 2012-13. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 574, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5795 2009–10 |
Tacoma Narrows toll accountRestricts use of the Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account so that it may be used only for costs that contribute directly to the financing, operation, maintenance, management, and necessary repairs of the tolled facility. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 567, Laws of 2009 |
May 19, 2009 |
| SB 5688 2009–10 |
Registered domestic partnersProvides that for all purposes under state law, state registered domestic partners shall be treated the same as married spouses and that provisions of the act shall be liberally construed to achieve equal treatment, to the... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 521, Laws of 2009 |
May 18, 2009 |
| SB 5560 2009–10 |
Agency climate leadershipRequires all state agencies to meet statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction limits. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 519, Laws of 2009 |
May 15, 2009 |
| SB 5177 2009–10 |
Global Asia instituteCreates the Global Asia Institute (Institute) within the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies (Jackson School) at the University of Washington. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 466, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 2009 |
| SB 5473 2009–10 |
Projects/statewide signifAllows certain additional projects to be designated as projects of statewide significance if they will provide net environmental benefit or will further commercialization of innovations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
| SB 5854 2009–10 |
Built environment pollutionEstablishes performance standards, benchmarking, and other reporting requirements for public buildings. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
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