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 5228 2003–04 |
Contaminated property salesVehicles impounded by a law enforcement agency and found to be "unfit for use" cannot be sold at public auction, and must be destroyed unless decontaminated in accordance with an approved plan by either the (a) vehicle's... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5325 2003–04 |
State facilities impactAuthorizes a Joint Legislative Audit Review Committee (JLARC) study of the economic benefits and costs of state facilities on local economies and governments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 5455 2003–04 |
Vehicle licensing subagentsA pilot program is established to study the viability and efficiency of allowing vehicle subagents to issue driver's license renewals. The program may not exceed two years and may include no more than eight subagents from... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6364 2003–04 |
Repealing statutesProvides that a legislative enactment that repeals a statute shall set forth the language being repealed in its entirety. Statutes repealed in violation of this section presumptively violate Article II, section 37 of the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6388 2003–04 |
Children with disabilitiesFinds an urgent and substantial need to enhance the development of all infants and toddlers with disabilities in Washington to minimize developmental delays and to maximize individual potential for learning and functioning.... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6396 2003–04 |
Municipal officersThe population threshold for a city above which a municipal officer cannot benefit from a municipal contract is changed from 10,000 to 40,000. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6397 2003–04 |
Emergency medical personnelAnyone convicted of theft from an ambulance or ambulance service licensed by the state is disqualified from being licensed as emergency medical service personnel. A person charged with theft from an ambulance or ambulance... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6398 2003–04 |
Motor vehicle insuranceRequires that, when the department sends a vehicle license renewal notice, it shall also provide notice of the requirement for written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements in order to renew the license. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2004 |
| SB 6298 2003–04 |
Lodging taxationDeclares that, except as expressly provided in chapter 67.28 RCW, all of the provisions contained in RCW 82.08.050 and 82.08.060 and chapter 82.32 RCW shall have full force and application with respect to taxes imposed under... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2004 |
| SB 6230 2003–04 |
Small business b & o taxRevises business and occupation taxation of small businesses. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6277 2003–04 |
Edu emply cost-of-livingFunds 2004-05 cost-of-living increases for education employees. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 2004 |
| SB 6207 2003–04 |
Water-sewer districtsWater-sewer districts are given a choice in methods of contracting for professional engineering services. The district may use the general provisions for this type of contract or use the provisions specific to water-sewer districts. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2004 |
| SB 6151 2003–04 |
Vehicle headlightsHeadlights, and all other lights required for different classes of vehicles, must be on when windshield wipers are used. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2004 |
| SB 5002 2003–04 |
Seniors/disabled prprty taxProvides property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired due to physical disability. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5004 2003–04 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) administers the program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5019 2003–04 |
Horse racing commissionDeclares that the horse racing commission is hereby abolished and its powers, duties, and functions pertaining to parimutuel betting and wagering are hereby transferred to the gambling commission. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5033 2003–04 |
Telephone solicitationThe Department of Licensing must provide for the establishment and operation of a do-not-call list of telephone numbers. The list is to be updated quarterly. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5037 2003–04 |
Child supprt/social securityRevises RCW 26.18.190 relating to the application of social security disability dependency benefits to child support obligations. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5038 2003–04 |
Child custody/parenting planA court must now consider which parent is more likely to allow and encourage the child frequent and continuing contact with the other parent, in addition to those factors already considered in providing for the child's... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5054 2003–04 |
Administrative rule noticeFor some newly effective rules, agencies must make a good faith effort to notify businesses affected by the rule of the rule's requirements and how the business can get help with complying. This requirement applies up to 200... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5078 2003–04 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsAll rights and powers of metropolitan municipal corporations are retained, but metropolitan municipal corporations may not condemn land for an "essential public facility" as provided for in the Growth Management Act (GMA) at a... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5194 2003–04 |
Ethics investigationsThe Legislative or the Executive Ethics Board, as appropriate, may request that the investigation of a complaint against a legislator or a statewide elected official be conducted by the Attorney General. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5219 2003–04 |
Voting systems certificationThe Secretary of State must hold a public demonstration of systems in addition to publicly testing them. The Secretary of State must post his or her certification report "to a publicly available electronic medium." County... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5222 2003–04 |
Election crimes & penaltiesStatutes governing election crimes and penalties in the various chapters are repealed and recodified within a single new chapter of Title 29 or 29A RCW. The new chapter contains the following subparts: general provisions;... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
| SB 5276 2003–04 |
Archive & library fundingThe Secretary of State may solicit gifts, grants, and conveyances and sell, lease, exchange, invest, or expend these donations or their income, subject to the donor's intent. The donation proceeds may only go toward:... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 2004 |
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