Jim Kastama
Senator
· Democrat
· District 25
· most recent term 2011–12
2011–12 · Senate · D · LD 252009–10 · Senate · D · LD 252007–08 · Senate · D · LD 252005–06 · Senate · D · LD 252003–04 · Senate · D · LD 252001–02 · Senate · D · LD 251999–00 · House · D · LD 251997–98 · House · D · LD 25
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 5373 2009–10 |
Early intervention servicesA state entitlement is created to services under the ITEIP for all eligible infants with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. Monies provided to the counties to contract for ITEIP services can no longer be... | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5377 2009–10 |
Residential infrastructureThe residential infrastructure program is created within CTED. It provides loans to cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (eligible jurisdictions) and grants to nonprofit organizations to create the... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5386 2009–10 |
Electronic court recordingRequires the use of electronic recording equipment, by all courts of limited jurisdiction and the superior courts, to record oral testimony and other oral proceedings. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5390 2009–10 |
Radioactive waste cleanupDeclares an intent to ensure that the radioactive waste cleanup business and occupation tax classification applies to all activities funded by the United States department of energy's environmental management budget and that... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5392 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle liabilityThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is directed to establish a monthly random sampling program. In this program, no more than 3 percent of registered vehicles per year must provide proof of financial responsibility. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5393 2009–10 |
Emergency mgmt & assist acctThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5418 2009–10 |
Electric vehiclesCounties with a population greater than 500,000 must have an implementation schedule with a goal to have electric vehicle ready private and public parking spaces staged in by 2 percent as of December 31, 2013, to 10 percent by... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5443 2009–10 |
State & local tax reportingIt is stated as a legislative intent to create two sets of uniform reporting requirements that apply to the existing tax preferences and can be used in future legislation granting additional tax preferences. The bill provides... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5446 2009–10 |
Employer communicationsIt is unlawful for a public or private employer to require its employee to attend a meeting, or listen to, or respond to, or participate in, any other communication when a purpose of the requirement is to ensure that employees... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5448 2009–10 |
Local public works fundCounties may establish local public works assistance funds (the fund) to fund public works projects located wholly or partially within the county. | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5454 2009–10 |
Abandoning dependent personCreates the new crime of abandonment of a dependent person in the fourth degree. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5474 2009–10 |
Research & tech devel grantsA credit is allowed against the B&O tax and the PUT for contributions made to the Washington Technology Center for research and development grants. The credit is in the amount of the contribution. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5475 2009–10 |
Econ development planningCounties planning under the GMA must complete the economic development element of their comprehensive plan by June 30, 2010. They may direct the ADO they choose for the county to use its state-supplied resources to complete a... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5477 2009–10 |
Grandparent visitation rightRecognizes that the recent Washington state supreme court decision in In re Parentage of C.A.M.A. reaffirmed that Washington's grandparent visitation statutes are unconstitutional. Declares an intent to bring the law in line... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5506 2009–10 |
Child care providersBeginning with the 2017-19 biennium, DSHS must adjust child care subsidies to make them equal to or greater than 75 percent of the actual charges of providing child care in a child care center. The Office of Financial... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5515 2009–10 |
School employee benefitsSchool districts are authorized to offer health reimbursement arrangements and health savings accounts as part of their basic benefits. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5544 2009–10 |
Affordable housing incentiveWhen planning under the GMA, local governments' conditions on rezoning and permit decisions may be used, in addition to development regulations, to expand affordable housing incentive programs through residential, commercial,... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5545 2009–10 |
Park & open space allocationUpon the joint request of a metropolitan park district, a city with a population of more than 150,000 and a county legislative authority in a county with a national park and a population of more than 500,000 and less than... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5550 2009–10 |
Mobile home park closuresTenants must be given three years notice of closure of the park, with some exceptions. The closure notice must be in substantially the same form as the example provided. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5553 2009–10 |
Econ development/innovationAdds specific technology commercialization tasks to the Washington Technology Center's (WTC) existing responsibilities, contingent on funding. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5569 2009–10 |
Tax programs administrationThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5576 2009–10 |
St employee tuition waiversStudents enrolled under the tuition waiver must be included in enrollment statistics used to determine state-funded enrollment targets. In addition, enrollment information on students under the waiver must be included in... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5606 2009–10 |
Student excellence scholrshpThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5628 2009–10 |
Telecomm & info industriesDefinitions of "VoIP service" and "internet protocol-enabled service" are provided. Neither the state nor its agencies or subdivisions may regulate VoIP or internet protocol-enabled service regarding rates, the terms and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5661 2009–10 |
Home school declarationExempts the declaration of intent to provide home-based instruction filed by parents annually from disclosure under the Public Records Act. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)