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 6179 2011–12 |
Military & safety equipmentA switchblade knife is defined as any knife with a blade that is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device or any knife having a blade which opens, falls, or is ejected into position by the force... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6211 2011–12 |
Hazardous waste site cleanupCreates the Brownfield Redevelopment Trust Fund Account in the custody of the State Treasurer. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6214 2011–12 |
Infrastructure statutesStatutory references are corrected to reference the provisions of the Public Utilities code that apply to regulatory fees for wastewater companies. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6230 2011–12 |
Social purpose corporationsA social purpose corporation is established under WBCA. A social purpose corporation, while subject to all provisions applicable to other corporations, must be organized to promote a general social purpose, that is, it must be... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6232 2011–12 |
Higher ed coordinationCreates the Student Achievement Council (Council) with the mission of setting goals for increasing educational attainment, monitoring progress, and linking the work of state agencies and educational providers. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6248 2011–12 |
Nonresident vesselsModifies provisions relating to nonresident vessel permits and taxation. Expires July 1, 2015. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6250 2011–12 |
Leasehold interestLeasehold interests subject to LET do not include the preferential use of publicly-owned cargo cranes and docks and associated areas used in loading and discharging of cargo at a port district marine facility. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6262 2011–12 |
State debt limitationsThe debt advisory council (DAC) is established. The DAC has seven members: the State Treasurer (non-voting), the Director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM), the secretary of Transportation, and four legislators each... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6267 2011–12 |
Higher ed access/disabilityA legislative taskforce on improving access to higher education for students with disabilities is created. The purpose of the taskforce is to make recommendations to the Legislature and to coordinate and implement the goals below. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6288 2011–12 |
Veterans & national guardRequires institutions of higher education to give students who are eligible veterans or national guard members priority during registration. Encourages private and independent institutions of higher education to provide... | Christine Rolfes (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6332 2011–12 |
Art & cultural facils/grantsBFA may be used for eligible capital costs for acquisition; construction; or renovation of cultural organizations, zoos, aquariums, and science or technology centers. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6334 2011–12 |
Higher ed govrnance/studentsStudents at each institution of higher education must be active participants in the immediate governance of and policy development of their respective institutions. Student participation occurs through the undergraduate and... | Senator (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6345 2011–12 |
Restructuring state govtEstablishes the Agency Reallocation and Realignment of Washington Commission (Commission) on restructuring state government. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6373 2011–12 |
Audits of permit practicesThe State Auditor (Auditor) must complete a performance audit of a representative sample of permit practices at the local city and county level. The performance audit must take into consideration the permit process-improvement... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6374 2011–12 |
Foster care outcomesThe Passport to College Promise program (Passport program) is made permanent. An additional purpose of the Passport program is added related to improving high school graduation of foster youth through coordination, outreach,... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6375 2011–12 |
Math performance incentivesIt is the intent of the Legislature to implement a program within secondary education that includes performance indicators designed to measure improvement beyond which is minimally required to graduate from high school.... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6380 2011–12 |
Electric vehicle chargingRequires signage at electric vehicle charging stations. Imposes a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars for illegally parking in a charging station. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6401 2011–12 |
Higher ed institutions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Exempts purchases by institutions of higher education, not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, from certain competitive bidding and competitive solicitation requirements. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6439 2011–12 |
Real estate excise taxRequires real estate excise tax penalties to be deposited in the general fund instead of the housing trust fund. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6449 2011–12 |
High-quality early learningThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6456 2011–12 |
Intercollegiate athleticsThe governing boards of each of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and community colleges in addition to their other duties prescribed by law will have the power and authority to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6466 2011–12 |
Medicaid and CHIPThe state must implement waste, fraud, and abuse detection and prevention and recovery solutions to improve program integrity for Medicaid and the state Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6507 2011–12 |
Walla Walla veterans' homeEstablishes the Walla Walla State Veterans' Home. | Mike Hewitt (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6528 2011–12 |
Heavy equipment taxationExempts from property taxes, heavy equipment owned by a heavy equipment rental business for the purpose of leasing or renting at retail. Authorizes counties to impose a tax on persons leasing or renting heavy equipment at... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6596 2011–12 |
Balanced state budgetRequires a balanced state budget. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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