Jim Kastama
Senator
· Democrat
· District 25
· most recent term 2011–12
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343
Bills as prime sponsor
41
of those became law
990
Bills co-sponsored
12,371
Recorded votes
2.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6009 2009–10 |
Long-term care facilitiesRequires long-term care facilities to fully disclose to residents, orally and in writing prior to admission, the facility's policy on accepting Medicaid as a payment source. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 489, Laws of 2009 |
May 14, 2009 |
| SB 5172 2009–10 |
U of W human rights centerEstablishes the University of Washington Center for Human Rights (Center). | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 2009 |
May 12, 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 5391 2009–10 |
Tatooing/body art & piercingRequires a person who practices body art, body piercing, or tattooing to be licensed. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 2009 |
May 7, 2009 |
| SB 5042 2009–10 |
Small business paperworkRequires agencies to waive fines, civil penalties, or administrative sanctions for first-time paperwork violations by small businesses. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 2009 |
May 6, 2009 |
| SB 5173 2009–10 |
Honorary doctorate degreesAuthorizes the regional universities to confer honorary doctorate degrees. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5616 2009–10 |
Business customized trainingPermits employer payments to the Customized Training Program (CTP) Employment Training Finance Account to be delayed for up to 18 months. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5925 2009–10 |
Higher ed study abroad insurAuthorizes institutions of higher education to require students to purchase insurance as a condition of participating in a study or research abroad program, unless the student already has insurance coverage for expenses... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 30, 2009 |
| SB 5045 2009–10 |
Community revitalizationAuthorizes a city, town, or county that follows a specified process and meets certain conditions to create a local revitalization area that will be targeted for public improvements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 29, 2009 |
| SB 5901 2009–10 |
Local infrastructureExpands limitations on the local sales and use tax rate set by sponsoring and cosponsoring local governments. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 28, 2009 |
| SB 5551 2009–10 |
Elem student recess periodsRequires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to collaborate with the statewide parent-teacher organization to conduct and report the results of a survey regarding recess. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 23, 2009 |
| SB 5044 2009–10 |
State work-study programTasks the Higher Education Coordinating Board with adopting State Work Study rules that: (1) restrict, to the extent practicable, the proportion of funds available to nonresident students to 15 percent; and (2) encourage job... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5267 2009–10 |
Joint oper agencies & PUD'sAuthorizes the board of a joint operating agency and the commission of a public utility district to adopt a policy for the payment of claims or obligations by either check or warrant. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 22, 2009 |
| SB 5426 2009–10 |
Fire prot district annexingAuthorizes a fire protection district to annex part of a city located in two counties. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 16, 2009 |
| SB 5481 2009–10 |
Veterans' burialsRequires the transfer of a veteran's or veteran's dependent's remains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) upon certification of eligibility for interment at a federal or state veterans cemetery, if the remains are... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5739 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to renew a concealed pistol license that expired while the person was serving outside of the state, without paying the $10 late fee, if the person applies for renewal within 90 days of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5944 2009–10 |
Lake Whatcom/phosphorusDirects the Puget Sound Partnership to assist the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County in implementing a demonstration program regarding phosphorous loading into Lake Whatcom. | Kevin Ranker (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 10, 2009 |
| SB 5035 2009–10 |
Veterans' access to servicesRequires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study ways to increase veterans' access to state and federal assistance programs. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 5043 2009–10 |
Student college info portalRequires the Higher Education Coordinating Board to convene a work group to develop a plan to create a one-stop, web-based college information access portal. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 2009 |
Apr 8, 2009 |
| SB 6510 2007–08 |
Sm manufacturer assistanceCreates the Washington Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Extension Services Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6527 2007–08 |
Vehicle title/registrationClarifies that the act of failing or neglecting to apply for a transfer of vehicle ownership and license registration within 45 days after the vehicle's delivery date or thereafter is a misdemeanor offense. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, 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 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 |
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