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 5090 2007–08 |
Innovation partnership zonesCreates the Innovation Partnership Zones program. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5115 2007–08 |
Local infrastructure financeAuthorizes $5 million in additional competitive Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) Program projects. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5116 2007–08 |
Tourism partnershipEliminates the Tourism Advisory Committee. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5399 2007–08 |
Industry clustersDirects the Economic Development Commission and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to convene a working group to create a framework for the identification of economic clusters and the delivery of services... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5444 2007–08 |
Eminent domainState agencies, counties, cities, school districts, certain corporations and other entities with condemnation authority must provide landowners notice of the entity's final action or public meeting regarding condemnation of a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5619 2007–08 |
Variation in health careThe legislative intent focuses on the shared decision-making process and the use of effective decision aids in the state's laws on informed consent and encourages collaborative efforts to use and certify decision aids which... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 5803 2007–08 |
Regional transportation commMakes findings related to the need to establish a single regional transportation governance entity in the central Puget Sound area that has authority over the planning, funding, and prioritization of roads and transit systems. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6581 2007–08 |
Principals/vice principalsThe requirement that public school principals and vice principals hold either valid teacher certificates or valid educational staff associate certificates is eliminated. A school district may require additional training for... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2008 |
| SB 6515 2007–08 |
Energy savingsA sales and use tax exemption is provided to public entities for performance based contracted energy equipment and services and energy management systems. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6529 2007–08 |
Econ development projectsA city that imposes a local tax on public and private utilities is eligible to impose an additional tax, of up to 1 percent, if the city has a population of 25,000 or more and is located in a county with a projected job growth... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6539 2007–08 |
Polytechnic collegeWashington institutions of higher education may examine their instructional programs, costs, research initiatives, student enrollment characteristics, and regional context and make recommendations to the Higher Education... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6541 2007–08 |
Military personnel leaveRequires employers to allow the family member of a veteran to take unpaid leave to care for a veteran in their family. Prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee for requesting or taking the leave provided for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 6542 2007–08 |
Heating oil sales/use taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for heating oil used to heat a home, which includes stove oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene. The exemption does not apply to any fuel that is used as fuels for vehicles, vessels,... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2008 |
| SB 5028 2007–08 |
School district leviesStatutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to approve the incurring of debt by school districts. Statutes are amended to provide for a simple majority of voters to authorize general obligation bonds by... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5029 2007–08 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaThe score adjustment for eligible veterans must be applied to civil service exams whether the state hires a private company to administer the exams, or administers the exams itself. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5030 2007–08 |
Veterans' benefitsThe statute that prohibits sending veterans and their families to almshouses or orphan asylums is repealed. A reference to the repealed provision is removed from the definition of "veteran." | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5033 2007–08 |
Women's suffrage dayThe nineteenth day of July is recognized as Women's Suffrage Day, but must not be considered a legal holiday for any purpose. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5054 2007–08 |
Emergency workersThe activity covered by the indemnity provisions for emergency workers includes acts done or attempted during or while traveling to or from an emergency or disaster, search and rescue, or training or exercise authorized by the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5070 2007–08 |
Offender recidivismExisting law is changed and new provisions are added that impact offenders returning to the community from confinement in the following areas: work release, supervision, educational programming, employment barriers, housing,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5144 2007–08 |
Nursing home bedsThe bill as referred to committee was not considered. EFFECT OF PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE (Health & Long-Term Care): The Legislature recognizes that the population of those who are elderly is increasing. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5154 2007–08 |
Affordable housing tx reliefA sales or use tax exemption is created for certain goods and services used in the construction of low-cost housing. The tax exemption is available to sellers of low-cost single-family dwelling units, who sell such units to a... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5168 2007–08 |
Sales tax refundQuarterly, resident taxpayers may apply for a refund of sales tax collected if they: (1) have qualified for the state need grant for higher education; or (2) are eligible for the federal food stamp program or state-funded... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5169 2007–08 |
International relationsThe Washington International Relations Foundation is organized as a non-profit corporation to provide assistance to the Legislature in economic, educational, and cultural exchanges between foreign leaders and citizens and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5170 2007–08 |
State trade fair fundThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) may solicit funds for deposit into the state trade fair fund. State international trade fair organizations may apply for funds from CTED to encourage... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
| SB 5181 2007–08 |
ID for signature gatherersIndividuals circulating initiative or referendum petitions must wear an identification tag that prominently displays whether the person is being paid for circulating the petition or if the person is a volunteer signature... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2008 |
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