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 6416 2011–12 |
Public works payroll recordsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6418 2011–12 |
Utilities/renewable targetsEliminates the requirement for utilities to purchase unneeded electricity, renewable energy credits, or electric generating facilities that are not needed to serve their customers' loads. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6427 2011–12 |
Incapacitated adultsThe court must provide information to persons who file petitions for guardianships about the powers of a guardian and process for modification and removal. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6428 2011–12 |
Direct patient-provider careBeginning with the 2012 open enrollment, the PEBB must offer at least one self-insured plan in which participants receive primary care services from a direct practice. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6442 2011–12 |
Public school employeesThe stated intent of the act is to assure equitable access to health care for all eligible employees and their dependents; improve transparency of financial data; assure cost-effectiveness through pooling, leveraged... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6469 2011–12 |
Fire hydrant servicesAffirms the authority of water-sewer districts, and cities and towns operating waterworks systems, to provide fire hydrant services and finance the cost of these services through adopted rate systems. | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6473 2011–12 |
Shared workESD must expand it's efforts in marketing the shared work program with a goal of doubling the number of employers with active plans by June 30, 2013. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6502 2011–12 |
Ballots & voters' pamphletsAddresses capital projects and maintenance and operation expenses on ballot propositions for regional transit authorities. Establishes a fourth element for local government referendum ballot titles. Requires the explanatory... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6512 2011–12 |
Irrigation & rehab districtsEstablishes a new process for the election of irrigation and rehabilitation district (district) directors. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6514 2011–12 |
Foreclosure sales/notices ofRequires a trustee for owner-occupied properties to publish notice of owner-occupied real property foreclosure sales on certain internet web sites for a specified period of time. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6515 2011–12 |
Trustees/deeds of trust actThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6522 2011–12 |
Archives and records mgmtProhibits, unless authorized by the state archivist, state agencies from establishing, operating, or leasing an archives, records center, records warehouse, or records storage facility, except for purposes of legislative records. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6525 2011–12 |
Donated medical services/B&OProvides a business and occupation tax deduction to health care providers for medical services donated through a community-based health care system. | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6539 2011–12 |
Air pollution offset program(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Requires the department of ecology to establish a program providing for the replacement of both uncertified solid fuel burning devices and solid fuel burning devices manufactured before 1995... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6543 2011–12 |
Pension benefits/overtimeOvertime payments are excluded from reportable compensation for the purpose of determining the retirement allowance of members of state-administered retirement plans who first establish membership on or after July 1, 2012. The... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6554 2011–12 |
Liquor control boardCombines the liquor control board and the gambling commission into a new agency to be known as the gambling and liquor commission. Abolishes the liquor control board and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6588 2011–12 |
Archives and records mgmtProhibits, unless authorized by the state archivist, state agencies from establishing, operating, or leasing an archives, records center, records warehouse, or records storage facility, except for purposes of legislative records. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6589 2011–12 |
Direct patient-provider careCreates a pilot project within the Public Employees’ Benefits Board (PEBB) programs that will offer a self-insured health plan that includes primary care services from a direct practice. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6591 2011–12 |
Employee salary settingAn employee who is reallocated to a job class with a lower salary range or who is appointed to a position with a lower salary range as a result of a layoff action is paid a base salary based on the salary range of the... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6594 2011–12 |
Government operationSubjects school districts, beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, to an examination of their financial affairs at least once every three years. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6596 2011–12 |
Balanced state budgetRequires a balanced state budget. Provides for submission of the act to a vote of the people. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6597 2011–12 |
State art collectionRequires the state arts commission to: (1) Conduct an inventory of all works of art purchased and commissioned or under the care of the visual arts program, that have become a part of the state art collection, and the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 6607 2011–12 |
State government costsRequires the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and the Office of the Chief Information Officer to adopt statewide polices on the use of cellular phones and state agency mailings; and the DES to adopt a state policy on... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5982 2011–12 |
Aerospace technology centerCreates the Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (Center) to pursue joint industry-university research. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 30, 2012 |
| SB 6257 2011–12 |
Sexually explicit actExpands the offense of Promoting Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor to include advancing or profiting from a sexually explicit act of a minor. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 2012 |
Mar 29, 2012 |
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