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 5167 2007–08 |
Training systemCustomized training programs are added to the training systems evaluated and monitored by the Board. Customized training programs are those that are purposefully designed to fulfill the training needs of the students to... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5441 2007–08 |
Veterans' access to servicesThe Department of Veterans Affairs must study efficient ways to increase access to veterans, and to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. The Department must report its findings and... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5472 2007–08 |
Family counseling(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the secretary of the department of health to establish a pilot program to provide merit checks of no more than one hundred dollars to no more than four hundred fifty couples who... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5493 2007–08 |
Forest products businessesBill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5685 2007–08 |
High tech research tx creditIncreases the amount of business and occupation tax credit available for research and development spending. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5909 2007–08 |
Foster careDirects the Family Policy Council to conduct a survey and report back to the Legislature regarding statewide service needs and gaps for transitional and independent living services for foster youth and former foster youth. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 5996 2007–08 |
Life sciences research(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the authority to collaborate with organizations with commercialization expertise such as the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute, the Washington technology... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6000 2007–08 |
Ranked choice votingAny local government may adopt ranked choice voting as a method for electing candidates for nonpartisan offices of the local government. The local government must adopt ranked voting by charter amendment if applicable, or by... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6120 2007–08 |
Rail and freightRequires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement the cost/benefit analysis recommended in the December 2006 statewide rail capacity and needs study, collaborating with a stakeholder workgroup. | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6254 2007–08 |
WA state flag accountThe Washington state flag account is established. Money may be received for the purpose of donating Washington state flags to Washington state military personnel. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6342 2007–08 |
Military dept accountThe military department active state service account is created in the state treasury and is subject to appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for claims and expenses for the organized militia for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6362 2007–08 |
Statutes of limitationThe Sentencing Guidelines Commission must review the existing statutes of limitations for all sex offenses for both civil and criminal proceedings and must report to the Legislature by December 31, 2008, regarding any... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6388 2007–08 |
Learning disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that a pilot program for implementing a statewide position of an autism spectrum disorder specialist within each educational service district is established. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6420 2007–08 |
Drivers' edu curriculumBicycle safety and pedestrian safety are added to the subject areas that must be included in the basic traffic safety education curriculum. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6489 2007–08 |
Level I offenders(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Includes level I offenders who fail to maintain registration as required by RCW 9A.44.130 in the statewide notification web site. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6522 2007–08 |
Child care directors/workers(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Provides collective bargaining for child care center directors and workers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6654 2007–08 |
TRS/SERSEducational employees that are members of TRS and SERS Plans 2 and 3 that work 630 hours or more in five months of a school year are entitled to six months of service credit. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6690 2007–08 |
Regulatory assistance officeThe purpose and operating principles of the ORA are redefined, emphasizing a forum for improving the regulatory process, and assisting project proponents through those processes. The ORA's facilitation duties are clarified,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6716 2007–08 |
Domestic partnerships(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Expands the rights and responsibilities for domestic partnerships, including provisions that address notice, public officials, public assistance, judicial process, veterans, community... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6724 2007–08 |
Condominium liability(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Convenes a task force to review condominium construction liability insurance products to help determine how these products can be more competitively priced, allowing more affordable housing... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6727 2007–08 |
Sufficient land/densitiesThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6736 2007–08 |
Developmental disabilities(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of social and health services to adopt and implement rules that enable working age adults with developmental disabilities to pursue and maintain gainful employment in... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6789 2007–08 |
Port district levies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides that if a port district intends to levy a tax for industrial development district purposes, the port commission must hold a public hearing within twenty days of publication of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6832 2007–08 |
Opportunity grant program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Modifies the meaning of private career schools, under the definition of "qualified institutions of higher education". Provides that private career colleges may not use certain enhancement... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
| SB 6836 2007–08 |
Secure system accessThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 29, 2008 |
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