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 5435 2009–10 |
Board of accountancyThe financial records of CPAs and clients are not subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act, chapter 42. 56 RCW, and such records are privileged, and not subject to discovery or use as evidence in any civil action or... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5444 2009–10 |
Public education programsBeginning with the 2011-12 school year, the recommendations of the Basic Education Finance Task Force are phased-in over a six-year period re-defining the instructional program and funding of basic education; revising teacher... | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | 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 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 5484 2009–10 |
Developmental screeningDSHS must select developmental screening tools consistent with nationally-accepted pediatric guidelines, develop a recommended schedule for administering the developmental screens, and reimburse pediatricians and family... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5489 2009–10 |
Retiremnt sys plan 2 membersModifies provisions relevant to participation in insurance plans and contracts by separated plan 2 members of certain retirement systems. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5522 2009–10 |
Internet votingThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is authorized to approve an internet voting program for service and overseas voters. The program must be secure and protect the secrecy of the ballot. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5523 2009–10 |
Pub retiremt benefits/courtsA member of PERS Plan 1, 2, or 3 who is employed by the Supreme Court, a court of appeals, a superior court, a district court, or a municipal court as a court commissioner may elect to accrue an enhanced benefit for periods of... | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
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 5555 2009–10 |
Lifelong learning accountsRequires the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (WTECB) to establish a steering committee to develop policy, budget, outreach, and accountability recommendations for a statewide Lifelong Learning Account... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5575 2009–10 |
Creating Bellevue CollegeBellevue College (BC) is established. The trustees for the BCC District become trustees of BC on October 1, 2010, and serve until the expiration of their current terms. | Fred Jarrett (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 5588 2009–10 |
Boards and commissionsA total of 158 boards are suspended until June 1, 2011. The salmon recovery funding board is eliminated, and a new program for salmon recovery is created within the Department of Natural Resources. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5589 2009–10 |
State councils, boards, etc.The Washington State Commission on Minority Affairs is created. The Commission on African-American Affairs, the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, and the Commission on Hispanic Affairs are eliminated, and their... | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5626 2009–10 |
Additional cigarette taxImposes an additional cigarette tax and provides for distribution of the tax revenue. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5639 2009–10 |
Vulnerable adultsA sentencing enhancement is created which applies to felony crimes committed against a victim who is a vulnerable adult which would add five years to the sentence of a class A felony, three years to the sentence of a class B... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5675 2009–10 |
Motor vehicle purchasesProtects consumers in the purchase of motor vehicles. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5700 2009–10 |
Search and arrest authorityWhen an offender is present on Department of Corrections' premises or vehicles, the offender may be required to submit to a pat-down search by community corrections officers, correctional officers, or other agency-approved... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5701 2009–10 |
Earned release timeThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5702 2009–10 |
Alternative sentencingThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5714 2009–10 |
Teacher certificationProvides for a conditional advance on the financial bonus available to National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certified instructional staff. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5721 2009–10 |
School district leviesThe bill eliminates the levy base sunset provision in current law and continues to provide for school districts' levy base to include the difference between funding that would be provided under I-728 and I-732 and the amounts... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5737 2009–10 |
Sales, use, and B & O taxesA city or town may not require a business to be licensed or be required to pay business and occupation tax in the city or town if the only activity conducted in the city or town is the delivery by common carrier or by the... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 5750 2009–10 |
Debt repayment flexibilityThe minimum term for a payday loan is 60 days. A licensee may only charge 10 percent of the principal as interest or fees for the endorsement of a small loan. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | 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 |
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