Bob McCaslin
Senator
· Republican
· District 4
· most recent term 2009–10
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302
Bills as prime sponsor
50
of those became law
1,272
Bills co-sponsored
16,675
Recorded votes
17.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5400 2009–10 |
Reverse mortgage lendingEstablishes financial requirements for certain reverse mortgage lenders. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5467 2009–10 |
Alcohol, biomass, biodieselRequires a person claiming a tax preference that requires a survey under section 8 of the act to file a complete annual survey with the department of revenue by March 31st of the year following any calendar year in which a... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5495 2009–10 |
Rental housing inspectionsA local government may not require or permit a landlord to engage or hire a third party to conduct inspections or searches of dwelling units and common areas under the section of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act defining... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5632 2009–10 |
Retirees resuming serviceAuthorizes retired participants to resume volunteer firefighter, emergency worker, or reserve officer service. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5636 2009–10 |
Civil air patrolThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5637 2009–10 |
Concealed pistol licenseAllows a member of the armed forces to apply for renewal of a concealed pistol license by mail. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5652 2009–10 |
Motorcycle toll ratesRequires a reduction in toll rates charged to motorcycles. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5653 2009–10 |
Info about foster parentsDSHS must maintain the following information on licensed foster parents, which is to be available to the public upon request: general residence area listed by region and local jurisdiction; misdemeanor or felony convictions;... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5662 2009–10 |
Senior property tax programsAllows certain health care coverage deductions from the calculation of disposable income for the purpose of qualifying for senior property tax programs. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5663 2009–10 |
Senior citizens & veteransModifies the amount of combined disposable income allowed with regard to property tax exemptions for service-connected disabled veterans and senior citizens. Provides that the act applies to taxes levied for collection in 2010... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5664 2009–10 |
Limiting eminent domainProhibits a government from taking or damaging private land or any interest in real property that is not to be used for the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect public... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5667 2009–10 |
Rental prop utility liensLimits utility liens against rental property. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5681 2009–10 |
Top two primary electionsElections laws are updated to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the top-two primary system. Provisions related to the pick-a-party primary system are repealed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5693 2009–10 |
Art for public buildingsThe Art in Public Places program is suspended during the 2009-11 biennium. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5713 2009–10 |
Manufacturing ext serviceParticipants in the program are allowed a credit against their B&O tax liability. This credit is equal to 50 percent of their contributions to the Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Account. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5716 2009–10 |
Creation of municipal wardsEstablishes new voter-approval provisions for dividing noncharter code cities into electoral wards. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5741 2009–10 |
Dynamic fiscal notesRequires the office of financial management to convene a dynamic fiscal impact statement advisory committee to assist the office in establishing the process and methodology for developing dynamic fiscal impact statements and... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5755 2009–10 |
Alt healthcare practitionersDeclares that all individuals should be permitted to enter into a health profession unless there is an overwhelming need for the state to protect the interests of the public by restricting entry into the profession and, if... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5784 2009–10 |
WWU's football programEstablishes a legislative task force to review reinstatement of the Western Washington University football program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5817 2009–10 |
Farm & ag lands valuationThere is inserted a definition of commercial agricultural purposes into the statute. It includes the commercial raising; harvesting; feeding; breeding; managing; selling; care; or training of a farm product as defined in RCW... | Senator (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5820 2009–10 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderProvides that a person is guilty of aggravated first degree murder if he or she commits first degree murder and the victim was fourteen years of age or younger. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5837 2009–10 |
Siting mobile home parksEstablishes a process for authorizing the siting of new mobile home parks and manufactured housing communities outside of urban growth areas designated under RCW 36.70A.110. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5871 2009–10 |
Prescribed power wheelchairsProvides a tax exemption on the sale or use of power wheelchairs and the related accessories and services as prescribed by a person licensed under the laws of this state to prescribe such equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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