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 6358 2009–10 |
Tuition surchargesThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6366 2009–10 |
Transp corridor projectA major transportation project is defined as a project that is part of a state highway corridor improvement program, costing in excess of $1 billion. If a major transportation project requires a federal Section 404 Clean Water... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6413 2009–10 |
Higher education purchasingPurchases of personal services; materials, supplies, or equipment; or information services made by state institutions of higher education may be accomplished using contracts entered into by, for, or through group purchasing... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6426 2009–10 |
Boards and commissionsEliminates specified boards, committees, and commissions. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6430 2009–10 |
Ballot envelopesRemoves the requirement that mail ballot return envelopes must have a secrecy flap to conceal the voter's signature and telephone number. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6431 2009–10 |
Video camera data/pub transThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6443 2009–10 |
Cigarette & tobacco taxationAddresses taxation of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Requires the state treasurer, by July 1, 2011, and by July 1st of each year thereafter, to transfer eighteen million dollars from the general fund into the tobacco... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6452 2009–10 |
Ltd service pregnancy ctrsLimited service pregnancy center is defined as an organization that does not provide prenatal care, comprehensive birth control services, abortion or referrals for abortion. All reproductive health information provided in... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6466 2009–10 |
Advertising on school busesOSPI must allow school districts to place advertising and educational material on and in school buses if the advertising or educational material are approved by the school district board of directors. The advertising and... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6488 2009–10 |
School leviesFor calendar years 2011 through 2013, districts are allowed to raise levy lids to 36 percent. During calendar years 2011 through 2013, school districts where voters have authorized a multi-year levy are allowed to seek voter... | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6494 2009–10 |
St. board of health/schoolsThe Legislature commends the Board for its commitment to promoting healthy learning environments for students in schools, and is committed to the health and safety of Washington's school children. In addition, the intent of... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6502 2009–10 |
School district levy baseFor levy collections through calendar year 2017, a district's levy base must include: the difference between the allocation rate the district would have received in the prior school year using the I-728 base and the allocation... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6518 2009–10 |
School levies(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 2ND SUBSTITUTE) Changes school levy provisions. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6551 2009–10 |
Wholesale sales/excise taxA seller's permit is renamed. It is now referred to as a reseller permit. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6552 2009–10 |
Excise taxationAmbiguities are clarified and corrects are made regarding unintended consequences related to the passage of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2075. The definition of retail sale is clarified to specifically include remotely... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6562 2009–10 |
Higher education accessRequires the University of Washington (UW), Washington State University (WSU), and Western Washington University (WWU) to negotiate six-year performance agreements with a newly created state committee on higher education performance. | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6573 2009–10 |
Coal-fired thermal facilityRepeals the sales tax exemption for coal used at a coal-fired thermal generation facility. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6602 2009–10 |
Local conserv area financingAddresses local conservation area financing with regard to sending and receiving areas; technical assistance and quantitative and qualitative performance measures; establishment of local conservation finance areas; use of... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6621 2009–10 |
State patrol retirementActive members of WSPRS are allowed to transfer service credits earned as a Communications Officer or a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers in PERS 2 to WSPRS. If the employee chooses to transfer credits to the WSPRS, they... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6642 2009–10 |
Tracking ephedrine, etc.Regulates the nonprescription sales of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6646 2009–10 |
Job creation B&O tax creditsThe B&O tax credit eligibility requirement that employment positions increase by 15 percent is reduced to 10 percent. A new $2,000 tax credit against the B&O tax is authorized for small businesses with less than $5 million in... | Derek Kilmer (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6655 2009–10 |
Running start programRunning Start students may be charged up to 33 percent of the cost of tuition by institutions of higher education, prorated based on credit load. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will establish the tuition... | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6664 2009–10 |
Bail for persons in custodyA person who is held in custody and alleged to have committed a felony crime against a person must appear before a judicial officer for a determination of pretrial release conditions prior to the person's release, if the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6683 2009–10 |
Electronic renewal noticesEvery state agency is required to implement processes to send all renewal notices to customers via electronic means by July 1, 2012. Every state agency must allow customers to opt for a physical notice in lieu of, or in... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 15, 2010 |
| SB 6684 2009–10 |
Convention & trade ctr T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 15, 2010 |
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