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 6706 2009–10 |
Research at st. universitiesRequires the state universities to perform one or more of several commercialization functions relating to providing collaborative research and technology transfer opportunities, publicizing their commercial processes,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 2010, 1st Special Session |
Apr 5, 2010 |
| SB 6578 2009–10 |
Multiagency permitting teamsDirects the Office of Regulatory Assistance to develop an optional multiagency permitting team for coordinated permitting and regulatory decision making. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6609 2009–10 |
Local govt infrastructureIncreases the total "state contribution" for the Local Revitalization Financing (LRF) program by $1.95 million and dedicates the increase to six named demonstration projects. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6667 2009–10 |
Business assistance programsRequires the Department of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center to prepare a plan by December 1, 2010, to increase access to capital and technical assistance for small businesses and entrepreneurs. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6679 2009–10 |
Export finance assist centerAuthorizes the Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center (Center) to make loans or provide loan guarantees to finance export activities for Washington businesses with $200 million or less in annual sales. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 22, 2010 |
| SB 6356 2009–10 |
Access to emergency vehiclesEstablishes rules for public agencies, emergency vehicle brokers, or charitable organizations when selling or giving an emergency vehicle to a person or entity that is not a public law enforcement agency, emergency agency, or... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 2010 |
Mar 18, 2010 |
| SB 5034 2009–10 |
Veterans' scoring criteriaA veteran who is called to active military service from state employment, or employment with any of its political subdivisions or municipal corporations, is eligible for a 5 percent preference. The requirement that active... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5036 2009–10 |
Veterans' reliefThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5048 2009–10 |
Workforce & econ developmentDirects state and local economic and workforce development organizations to coordinate among workforce training priorities, the state's long-term economic development strategy, industry cluster assistance, and entrepreneurial... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5140 2009–10 |
Language access servicesBeginning January 1, 2011, regulated insurance carriers must provide interpretation services or reimburse providers for interpretation services offered to enrollees with limited English proficiency. The Basic Health plan must... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5159 2009–10 |
Fuel excise tax refundsClaims for both motor or special fuel tax refunds from non-highway fuel users are extended to five years from the date the fuel was purchased. All such refund claims would be required to be substantiated by records at the time... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5174 2009–10 |
Higher edu graduation ratesStudents who enter into student progression understandings pay the same operating fees as they did for their initial term. If a student does not obtain the certificate or degree in the time established in the understanding,... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5175 2009–10 |
Promise scholarship programThe eligibility requirements are modified. Students must be "resident students." A graduate from a public or private school must be in the top 10 percent of the class instead of the top 15 percent. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5176 2009–10 |
Teachers of visually impairdThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5185 2009–10 |
Solar energy incentivesExtending Expiration Date for the Cost-Recovery Incentive Program. The cost-recovery incentive program for renewable power is extended to June 30, 2025. | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5193 2009–10 |
Weapons possession by alienNonimmigrant aliens in possession of a valid Washington hunting license and while accompanied by a Washington-licensed hunter who is over 18 and has held a Washington hunting license for the prior three years may carry or... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5203 2009–10 |
Autism disorders insuranceInsurance carriers and health plans offered through the Public Employees Benefits Board program must cover the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders for individuals less than 21 years of age. Autism spectrum... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5232 2009–10 |
Sexual misconduct/schoolsSexual misconduct with a minor in the first or second degree encompasses school employees who have sexual relations with an enrolled student of the school where the employee is employed. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5237 2009–10 |
Three-year baccalaureate degProvides that the public universities and The Evergreen State College may develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that allow academically qualified students to obtain a degree in three years without attending summer... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5316 2009–10 |
Workforce training & eduRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to update the statewide comprehensive workforce training plan every four years. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5317 2009–10 |
Workforce & econ developmentClarifies and makes consistent various terms related to "high demand." | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5341 2009–10 |
Rural cty projects tx creditEmployers claiming a credit for job creation in rural counties or CEZs must complete an annual survey and send to DOR. The information submitted must include the number of jobs and the percent of full-time, part-time, and... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5342 2009–10 |
Parenting plansRevises provisions relating to the designation of residential time in a parenting plan. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5361 2009–10 |
Feeding hungry childrenThe Legislature intends to maintain its current commitment to provide free meals to hungry low-income students in public schools and to phase in free school lunches to all low-income students at all grade levels. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5371 2009–10 |
Parent-taught driver's eduAuthorizes the director of the department of licensing to: (1) Review and approve parent taught driver training education courses designed for use in the home; and (2) Charge a fee for enrollment in a parent taught driver... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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