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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2284 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatnThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: $ Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; $ Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2433 1997–98 |
Vets'/POW free license plateRevises RCW 73.04.110 to apply to veterans regardless of the date of the person's service or disability. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2448 1997–98 |
Distressed rural area busnssProvides that a person shall be allowed a credit against the tax due under chapter 82.04 RCW as provided in this act. The credit shall equal the wages paid for each qualified employment position in the prior year. The amount... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2460 1997–98 |
Cooperating teachersThe laws governing training and student teaching centers is revised. The SBE will develop and adopt a uniform, state-wide payment schedule for cooperating teachers. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2406 1997–98 |
Friendly parent presumptionAnother factor is added to the list of factors a court must consider when determining the residential provisions for a child in actions for the dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2407 1997–98 |
Shared parental responsibltyA presumption is created, for the purposes of determining a permanent parenting plan, that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of a child. "Shared parental responsibility" is defined as shared residential... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1035 1997–98 |
Flood victims' tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for flood victims. Applies to persons located in a county or Indian Nation listed in Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1079-WA or DR-1100-WA, as amended. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1143 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payEstablishes the Washington advanced college tuition payment program to help make higher education affordable and accessible to all citizens of the state of Washington by offering a savings incentive that will protect... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1213 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingThe Legislature finds and declares that breast milk may be healthier for babies than formula milk. The Legislature also finds and declares that some women might not choose to breast-feed their babies because they are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1373 1997–98 |
Adoption/special needs childThe department secretary is authorized to enter into interstate compacts for the purpose of protecting children who receive assistance under adoption assistance programs and to set procedures for payments to relocated families. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1386 1997–98 |
Paid signature gatherersAny person who is paid to gather signatures on state initiative or referendum measures must file as a lobbyist with the Public Disclosure Commission and wear a badge that includes his or her photo and clearly identifies the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1438 1997–98 |
Mandatory measured telecommuThe prohibition on Utilities and Transportation Commission approval of a telecommunications tariff for mandatory local measured service is made permanent. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1446 1997–98 |
Dental services to childrenDeclares an intent of the legislature to improve access to dental care services to economically disadvantaged children and families by providing resources to overcome many of the barriers that inhibit retired dentists from... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1507 1997–98 |
Government agency feesAny fee imposed by a state or local governmental agency must directly relate to the service provided for the fee. A state or local governmental agency is required to prepare an economic impact statement on a fee proposal. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1623 1997–98 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceSpecifies that every health plan delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by a health carrier on and after January 1, 1998, that provides for payment of all or a portion of prescription costs, or reimbursement of... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1633 1997–98 |
Fairness in drug pricingDeclares that an agency of the state may not purchase drugs from a manufacturer who engages in price discrimination. Provides that a manufacturer who violates this act or a rule adopted under this act is subject to a civil... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1722 1997–98 |
Retired/disabled health insuProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1747 1997–98 |
Child care/employer tax crdtA business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided child care benefits to employees. The tax credit is limited to a business with less than 50 employees or a consortium of businesses,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1753 1997–98 |
Family leaveProvides that an employee is entitled to forty-eight hours of family health and education leave during any twenty-four-month period to: (1) Accompany the employee's child under eighteen years old during an appointment for... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1856 1997–98 |
Juvenile offendersMakes revisions to provisions relating to juvenile law. Requires the department of corrections and juvenile rehabilitation administration to report to the legislature by December 1, 1998, on the feasibility and desirability of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1878 1997–98 |
Parent & educatn partnershpsA Parenting Task Force is established. The task force will study parent and education partnerships in education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1901 1997–98 |
Pregnant minors/vouchersThe Department of Social and Health Services will provide a one-time voucher that pregnant unemancipated minors can redeem at state-approved adult-supervised supportive living arrangements. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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