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 6133 2013–14 |
Real estate brokersExtends the $10 assessment fee for licenses for real estate brokers and managing brokers until 2025. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6179 2013–14 |
Workers' comp self-insurancePermits group self-insurance for industrial insurance for employers who are substantially similar. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6249 2013–14 |
Indigent defense/cost recvryThe Legislature finds that the state Supreme Court new standards and caseload limits for public defenders become effective January 2015. The Legislature's intent is to provide additional fee authority to offset the cost that... | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6250 2013–14 |
Collective bargaining/copiesRequires various public employers and symphony orchestra employers to submit digital copies of collective bargaining agreements to the Public Employment Relations Commission. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6338 2013–14 |
Housing trust fund projectsAdds a preference to the criteria for Housing Trust Fund grants for projects with partnerships between school districts and housing authorities that help children. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6362 2013–14 |
Higher ed efficienciesSpecifies that only the public baccalaureate institutions that raise tuition above the assumed levels in the omnibus appropriations act must provide financial aid mitigation information and modifies the due date for mitigation... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6418 2013–14 |
Educator retool. scholarshipRenames and expands a conditional scholarship program for teachers seeking endorsements in mathematics and science to include support for teachers seeking an endorsement in special education, bilingual education, or English... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6423 2013–14 |
Opportunity scholarshipIncreases the membership of the Opportunity Scholarship Board (Board) to 11 members, and the quorum to seven members. | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6499 2013–14 |
Local edu financing reformCreates a joint task force on local education financing reform to review the use of, and equity issues related to local levies. | Bruce Dammeier (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6555 2013–14 |
Education investment reviewsExpresses the legislative intent to strengthen the educational system by implementing best practices and evidence-based strategies . | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6567 2013–14 |
Oil spill taxesThe oil spill response tax and the oil spill administration tax are imposed on the privilege of receiving crude oil at a bulk oil terminal within this state from a rail tank car. A bulk oil terminal is defined in the bill as... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 6571 2013–14 |
Remote seller tax/ed fundingIf either the United States Congress or the courts grant individual states the authority to impose sales and use tax collection duties on remote sellers, the Department of Revenue (DOR) must annually estimate the anticipated... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 2014 |
| SB 5124 2013–14 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe current definition of wages is changed to the following: the gross monetary remuneration for services performed with respect to a pay period; the actual value of board, housing, and fuel received from the employer as part... | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5126 2013–14 |
Industrial insurnce/recoveryAll economic and noneconomic damages, except loss of consortium, are subject to the third-party recovery statutes. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5128 2013–14 |
Injured worker compensationThe existing structured settlement program is repealed, and a new settlement program is created. Voluntary Settlement Agreements. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5159 2013–14 |
Family & med leave insur actLaws relating to the family leave insurance program are repealed. References to the program's dedicated account in other laws are deleted. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5242 2013–14 |
Certif'd instructional staffRequires mutual agreement of the principal and the nonprovisional certificated instructional staff member for assignment to a particular school. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5279 2013–14 |
Public assistance benefitsProhibits the purchase of marijuana or any paraphernalia associated with the use of marijuana with an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card or with cash obtained with an EBT card. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5312 2013–14 |
Small consumer loansCreates a new small consumer installment loan regulated by the Department of Financial Institutions. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5328 2013–14 |
School grading programCreates a School Grading Program using letter grades A through F as a pilot program in five school districts in 2013-14, with statewide implementation beginning in 2014-15. | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5445 2013–14 |
Pub. school capital projectsAppropriates $544.4 million for the 2013-15 School Construction Assistance Program and for school security grants. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5504 2013–14 |
State employee informationState employees must be truthful and forthright when providing information or answering questions related to the scope of their employment, the performance of their duties, and the operations of the agency at which the state... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5505 2013–14 |
Valid voter signaturesWhen reviewing voter signatures on state initiative and referendum petitions, the Secretary of State must accept and not reject a valid signature if it matches the signature on the voter's registration, as long as existing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5663 2013–14 |
Derelict & abandoned vesselsCreates future requirements for owners of certain vessels to conduct a marine survey prior to the sale of a vessel. | Kirk Pearson (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5717 2013–14 |
Competitive contractingIf approval for services and activities related to the operation and management of the State Data Center is granted by TSB, DES is exempt from the requirements for competitive contracting. TSB may approve contracting for other... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
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