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 6711 2007–08 |
Smart homeownership choicesCreates an account to be used to assist low-income and moderate-income households facing foreclosure. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6809 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditCreates a sales tax remittance equal to 5 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit received by Washington residents on their federal earned income return. Increases tax remittance to 10 percent for 2011 and thereafter. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6818 2007–08 |
State expendituresRequires a public website on state expenditure information by January 1, 2009. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6855 2007–08 |
Economic developmentModifies the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) project eligibility, CERB quorum standards, application requirements, prioritization factors, financial parameters, geographic targeting, and accountability requirements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5959 2007–08 |
Homeless individuals/familyCreates the Transitional Housing Operating and Rent program to assist homeless individuals and families, and individuals and families at risk of homelessness, secure and retain housing. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 6295 2007–08 |
Workplace e-learningCreates a pilot program at up to eight institutions of higher education to evaluate workplace-based electronic learning. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 31, 2008 |
| SB 5651 2007–08 |
Community credit needsAdds a bank's participation in microenterprise development projects to the factors used to determine if the bank is meeting the convenience and credit needs of its community. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 6596 2007–08 |
Sex offender policy boardRequires the Sentencing Guidelines Commission to establish a Sex Offender Policy Board to research, review, and discuss issues relating to the assessment, treatment, and supervision of sex offenders. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 28, 2008 |
| SB 5256 2007–08 |
Veterans/property tax reliefDeducts veteran benefits awarded for service-connected disability from income calculation used for senior citizens and retired persons property tax relief programs. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6237 2007–08 |
Armed forcesDeletes references to Washington when referring to the National Guard special license plate. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6261 2007–08 |
Adult youth programsRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to work with other agencies to conduct research and evaluation on work and learning programs that serve adult youth. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6340 2007–08 |
Water system programEstablishes the Water System Acquisition and Rehabilitation Program (WSARP) in statute. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6371 2007–08 |
Tuition and fee waiversClarifies eligibility requirements and other terms for purposes of tuition waivers for families of eligible veterans and National Guard members. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6483 2007–08 |
Local food productionMakes changes to state procurement policy to encourage and facilitate the purchase of Washington grown food by state agencies and institutions of higher education. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 6950 2007–08 |
Emergencies/limited waiverExtends the Governor's authority under a declared state of emergency to waive or suspend statutory obligations. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 27, 2008 |
| SB 5104 2007–08 |
Baccalaureate pilot progExpands the applied Baccalaureate degree pilot program to three additional schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6328 2007–08 |
Campus safety and securityRequires institutions of higher education to: (1) create campus safety plans; (2) develop agreements with local jurisdictions which delineate responsibilities and include the shared use of equipment and technology; (3)... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6377 2007–08 |
Career and technical eduRequires all approved preparatory career and technical education (CTE) programs to lead to industry certification or allow students to earn dual high school and college credit. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 170, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 26, 2008 |
| SB 6932 2007–08 |
Ferry vessels and terminalsImplements recommendations of the 2007 Joint Transportation Committee ferries finance study regarding ferry vessel maintenance, preservation, and replacement plans. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| SB 6332 2007–08 |
Housing finance commissionIncreases the Housing Finance Commission's debt limit from $4.5 billion to $5 billion. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 6804 2007–08 |
Long-term care trainingDirects the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to allocate competitive grants to community college pilot sites for training of long-term care workers subject to funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 21, 2008 |
| SB 5254 2007–08 |
Industry skill panelsDirects the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) to allocate grants to support Industry Skill Panels. The WTECB must establish standards to evaluate the products and services created by skill panels. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6389 2007–08 |
Military housingExempts military housing and ancillary supporting facilities developed under the Military Housing Privatization Initiative from property taxation and leasehold excise tax. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6573 2007–08 |
Public safetyRequires that beginning September 30, 2011, and every two years thereafter, the State Treasurer shall transfer, subject to appropriation by the Legislature, $5 million to a new Local Public Safety Enhancement Account (LPSEA),... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
| SB 6828 2007–08 |
Aerospace industry taxExpands tax incentives for the aerospace industry. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 2008 |
Mar 20, 2008 |
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