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 5989 2007–08 |
Small startup business(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Provides the real and personal property owned and used exclusively by a nonprofit small business incubator is exempt from property tax to the extent the nonprofit organization provides, on... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6319 2007–08 |
Tax deferral deadlinesExtends the application deadlines for sales and use tax deferral programs. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6530 2007–08 |
Children's safe products(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Provides, beginning January 1, 2009, no person may manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale, or distribute for use in this state a children's product or product... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6773 2007–08 |
Construction tax exemptionProvides a sales and use tax exemption for environmentally certified residential and commercial construction. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6813 2007–08 |
Intervention specialistSubject to the availability of funds, DEL must administer the Roving Early Intervention Specialist Pilot Program beginning July 1, 2008. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance to licensed child care providers and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 2008 |
| SB 6476 2007–08 |
Public facility sale/use taxMaximum rates for the local option sales and use tax imposed to finance public facilities in rural counties are set by population levels, as follows: 25,000 or more–0.09 percent (currently applicable to Benton, Chelan,... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 6538 2007–08 |
Reading instruction(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Creates the Washigton state adolescent reading program. Requires that, statewide, a reading specialist shall be hired at each educational service district, with two specialists hired in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 2008 |
| SB 5917 2007–08 |
Prescription drug marketingPharmaceutical manufacturing companies must disclose to the Department of Health (DOH), information about any gifts made to health care professionals who prescribe or dispense prescription drugs. This includes hospitals,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6516 2007–08 |
Greenhouse gas emissions(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Commences a process to ensure the emission reductions established in this act are achieved. Directs the state to continue its participation in the development of a regional process to design... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2008 |
| SB 6296 2007–08 |
Self-employmentA credit is allowed against the business and occupation tax for contributions made to the SBDC. The credit is limited to one hundred thousand dollars per calendar year per person. The total amount of tax credits available from... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 6627 2007–08 |
International servicesThe credit is earned for increasing the amount of QEP's from the prior calender year at $3,000 per new QEP. The credit is earned for the calender year immediately following the one in which the credit is earned. The credit... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 2008 |
| SB 5550 2007–08 |
Real propertyCreates implied warranties for the construction of new homes or the substantial remodel of homes. | Brian Weinstein (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 25, 2008 |
| SB 6511 2007–08 |
Quality programs for schoolsThe SBE must implement the Washington State Quality Award Program and/or the Baldrige National Quality Program as the state accountability system for public schools and school districts. The SBE must also take appropriate... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6598 2007–08 |
Tax for parks and recreationThe county must submit a proposition to the voters authorizing a sales and use tax upon a joint request of a metropolitan park district; a city with a population of more than 150,000; and a county legislative authority in a... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6801 2007–08 |
Mobile home parksThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6810 2007–08 |
Water efficiencyProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall work with purveyors to establish an educational outreach program on the use of water-efficient products. Adopts a policy goal that by July 1,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6815 2007–08 |
Military leaves of absenceProvides that the spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States, national guard, or reserves who has been deployed during a period of military conflict shall be allowed up to fifteen days of benefits under RCW... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2008 |
| SB 6363 2007–08 |
Evidence admissibilityFinds that in sex crime cases generally, and in child molestation cases in particular, the offense often is committed in the absence of any independent witnesses. Prior acts of similar misconduct, as opposed to other types of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6747 2007–08 |
Parenting plansProvides a standard court order regarding the designation of residential time in parenting plans. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6748 2007–08 |
District highway projectsProvides that certain transportation benefit districts may impose a sales tax for more than ten years if part of the tax is used to fund highway construction. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6783 2007–08 |
Prosecuting attorneyThe office of prosecuting attorney is included in the list of county offices that are not nominated at partisan primaries. The office of prosecuting attorney is nonpartisan and the candidates for it are nominated and elected as such. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6786 2007–08 |
Menu labeling task forceThe legislative task force on menu labeling is established. The task force will study current menu labeling efforts around Washington and other states, including scientific methods for establishing actual nutritional... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2008 |
| SB 6741 2007–08 |
Controlled substancesProvides that in a criminal case where: (1) The defendant has been convicted of manufacturing, selling, delivering, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a controlled substance listed in RCW 69.50.401; and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2008 |
| SB 6625 2007–08 |
Driver training by parentsAllows the director of licensing to review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home. The director may charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver training education... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
| SB 6630 2007–08 |
Phase I/II clinical trialsPersons specializing in Phase I and II clinical trials are eligible for the high technology R&D credit and deferral programs. R&D credits for Phase I and II clinical trials are not allowed for amounts received from a person... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2008 |
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