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 5665 2011–12 |
Counties/investment projectsThe deferral is authorized in a county containing a CEZ. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5676 2011–12 |
Projects of statewide signifModifies requirements related to designating a project of statewide significance, including reducing requirements for the projected number of jobs to be created. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5679 2011–12 |
Per-student cost recoveryResident undergraduate tuition at community and technical colleges may increase a maximum of 7 percent per year. The time limitation for this provision is removed. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5705 2011–12 |
Community redevel. financingThe Community Redevelopment Financing Act is amended. Special property taxes, rather than an allocation of regular property taxes, are used to finance public improvements. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5732 2011–12 |
Manufacturing R&D activitiesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5733 2011–12 |
International databaseThe Department is authorized to develop and maintain an international contact database to be used as a resource for Washington citizens, businesses, and other entities seeking contacts in international trade markets overseas.... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5734 2011–12 |
Econ development tax creditsThe rural county tax credit is made available to firms investing at least $1 million in new equipment or spending at least $50,000 on employee skill training. The credit is 1 percent of the value of the investment in new... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5735 2011–12 |
R&D spending B&O tax creditThe expiration date for the R&D tax credit is removed. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5736 2011–12 |
CommercializationWTC is required to work with public universities and private organizations to develop and maintain a database of inventions available for commercialization. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5737 2011–12 |
State trade web portalThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5738 2011–12 |
Econ devel. collaborationThe Department is authorized to collaborate with entities in the private sector for the purpose of implementing its statewide economic development, innovation, and trade promotion activities. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5739 2011–12 |
Governmental servicesThe Commission is directed to consider a uniform law enabling several states to contract among themselves for the provision of state services, including information technology, to accomplish savings from economies of scale. If... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5758 2011–12 |
Dedicated accounts/higher edThe Central Washington University Capital Projects Account, Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account, The Evergreen State College Capital Projects Account, and Western Washington University Capital Projects... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5771 2011–12 |
Nontoll trans. projectsVarious provisions of the current public-private partnership program for certain transportation projects are made applicable only to toll projects. These provisions include detailed evaluation and selection criteria,... | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5786 2011–12 |
Local retail sales & use taxRequires a county, upon request by certain parties, to submit an authorizing proposition to the county voters fixing and imposing local retail sales and use taxes the proceeds of which must be used for parks and recreation,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5795 2011–12 |
Higher ed child care grantsFor fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, $250,000 of unclaimed prize money must be deposited in the four-year Student Child Care in Higher Education Account. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5808 2011–12 |
Innovative industriesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5844 2011–12 |
Local govt infrastructureRequires the Public Works Board to submit to legislative committees an implementation plan to create a reformed state system for local infrastructure assistance by November 1, 2011. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5872 2011–12 |
Evaluating budget decisionsIn addition to the estimated revenue and expenditure impact of proposed legislation, Fiscal Notes must also include an estimate of the impact of expenditure reductions or increases on other state or local program expenditures. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5964 2011–12 |
Purchases by utilitiesEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5973 2011–12 |
Teacher certification/STEMPESB will revise standards for teacher endorsement in elementary education; middle and secondary math and science; and other subjects with science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) components. The revised standards for... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5975 2011–12 |
STEM career course grantsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) will allocate grants to high schools and skill centers to create three different STEM programs (1) an aerospace assemblers program; (2) an enhanced manufacturing... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6031 2011–12 |
Legislative member mailingsLegislator's expenditure limits for mailings are based on the number of resident registered voters, voter participation, and the number of households within the member's legislative districts. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6043 2011–12 |
Memorial markersNo cemetery district may sell monuments, headstones, tombstones, or any other memorial markers if a private retailer or wholesaler of these products is located within 50 miles of the boundary of the cemetery district. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6049 2011–12 |
Cancer drug repository progThe Department of Health (DOH) must establish a cancer drug repository program for accepting donated cancer drugs and dispensing these drugs to authorized Washington residents. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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