Rodney Tom
Senator
· Democrat
· District 48
· most recent term 2013–14
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165
Bills as prime sponsor
23
of those became law
869
Bills co-sponsored
8,981
Recorded votes
3.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5587 2011–12 |
Property tax deferral prog.Terminates the low-income property tax deferral program beginning in 2011. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5588 2011–12 |
Unfunded state remittanceRepeals the unfunded state remittance for persons eligible for the federal earned income tax credit. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5603 2011–12 |
Online learningThe Legislature finds that a school district has no obligation to provide funding for online courses or to recognize online course grades on a student’s transcript if the student chose to take the approved online course. The... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5612 2011–12 |
School, ed service districtsThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5613 2011–12 |
School, ed service districtsRequires school districts or educational service districts to purchase employee health insurance coverage through the state health care authority. Requires the state health care authority to explore opportunities to change the... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5616 2011–12 |
Postsecondary credit(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Establishes the launch year act. Helps students progress from high school to a certificate or degree by increasing opportunities and providing a clear pathway. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5639 2011–12 |
Education governance systemLegislative findings are made that consolidation of state-level education entities result in a governance system with a unifying student-centered vision, common goals, shared priorities, and linked outcomes, improved outcomes... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5653 2011–12 |
State food purchasing policyRequires the department of general administration, in consultation with the department of health, to: (1) Adopt a model food purchasing policy for all agencies to establish standards for certain food; and (2) Assist agencies... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5667 2011–12 |
School officials/principalsThe PESB must establish a Residency Provisional principal certification (Provisional Certification). | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5674 2011–12 |
Aerospace student loansEstablishes the Aerospace Training Student Loan Program for students at the Washington Aerospace Training and Research Center and the Spokane Aerospace Technology Center. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5717 2011–12 |
Higher ed funding task force(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Implements higher education funding task force recommendations relating to goals, funding, performance, and accountability. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5724 2011–12 |
Music Matters license platesCreates music matters special license plates. Requires the department of licensing to collect fees for the special license plates. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5725 2011–12 |
STEM teacher certificationRequires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to create a pilot program and identify two school districts in which to implement science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teacher certification.... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5726 2011–12 |
Innovation schoolsThe designation of Washington Innovation School or Program is created. Legislative findings are made that Washington has a long history of supporting innovative public schools and programs. | Nick Harper (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5758 2011–12 |
Dedicated accounts/higher edThe Central Washington University Capital Projects Account, Eastern Washington University Capital Projects Account, The Evergreen State College Capital Projects Account, and Western Washington University Capital Projects... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5762 2011–12 |
Interest arbitration panelsFinds that: (1) The state has established guidelines and factors to be considered in determining interest arbitration decisions setting compensation and benefit spending levels for certain public employees, including the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5804 2011–12 |
Human remains dispositionModifies provisions relating to the right to control the disposition of human remains. | Scott White (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5820 2011–12 |
State birdChanges the official bird of the state from the willow goldfinch to the great blue heron. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5858 2011–12 |
Fish & wildlife-owned landFinds that land owned by the department of fish and wildlife that is used for agricultural purposes is surplus. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5868 2011–12 |
Tuition fees/excess creditsTuition fees at a community or technical college for any student with a baccalaureate degree must equal a sum not less than the cost of instruction, unless (1) the student is a dislocated worker or (2) engaging in a job... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5869 2011–12 |
Insurance benefits/wellnessRequires the employee benefit design developed by the public employees' benefits board to incorporate wellness incentives. Requires contracts for school employees' health benefits to incorporate wellness incentives. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5870 2011–12 |
Collective bargaining/fundsRejects the governor's request for funds necessary to implement the compensation and fringe benefit provisions of all collective bargaining agreements agreed to by the governor prior to March 1, 2011, for the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5873 2011–12 |
Computer data ctr equipmentExtends the timeline to qualify and claim the data center sales and use tax exemption. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5914 2011–12 |
Teacher performanceThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
| SB 5915 2011–12 |
Higher education fundingBeginning in the 2013-2014 academic year, reductions or increases in full-time tuition fees must be as provided in the Omnibus Appropriations Act for resident undergraduate students at community and technical colleges. The... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 11, 2012 |
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