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 5726 2013–14 |
Local paid sick & safe leaveA local jurisdiction such as a city, town, code city, or county cannot require an employer to provide paid sick or safe leave to employees unless the employer is physically located within the jurisdiction and only applies to... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5728 2013–14 |
Local paid sick & safe leaveWashington State law preempts any local government regulation regarding paid sick leave and paid safe leave. Local government regulations addressing paid sick leave or paid safe leave that exceed standards set by the state are... | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5753 2013–14 |
Education system flexibilityRepeals the requirement that the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provide information on motorcycle awareness and the proper use of left-turn lanes in instructional materials for traffic safety courses. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5811 2013–14 |
Employee wellness programsRequires bargaining over the employer's percentage contribution of each employee's projected health care premium under the Personnel System Reform Act. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5843 2013–14 |
Tax preferencesRequires that any new tax preference legislation include legislative intent language, metrics, and data to facilitate the review of the preference. | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5883 2013–14 |
Higher education fundingBeginning with fiscal year 2014, public institutions of higher education must receive a baseline level of funding that is equal to the maintenance-level appropriations in the Omnibus Appropriations Act for the 2013-15 biennium... | Senator (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5901 2013–14 |
Education reformsThe bill has four parts: Part I – provides greater flexibility to schools by removing, suspending, or making subject to funding selected requirements; Part II – identifies targeted enhancements to basic education funding, and... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 5953 2013–14 |
Aerospace appropriationsState Board for Community and Technical Colleges. An amount of $8.0 million is appropriated from the general fund for Fiscal Year 2015 solely for increasing high demand aerospace enrollments by an additional 1,000 full-time... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6144 2013–14 |
CosmetologyThe bill as referred to committee not considered. | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6183 2013–14 |
Collective bargainingThe OPMA is applied to contract negotiations in collective bargaining with public employee units. Collective bargaining sessions with public employee organizations involving contract negotiations must be open to the public. | John Braun (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6251 2013–14 |
Real estate appraisersA person may place their valid real estate appraiser certification, license, or registration on inactive status for up to two years, but cannot continue to act as a state-certified real estate appraiser, state-licensed real... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6274 2013–14 |
St. agency tortious conductIf a payment is made from the Liability Account of a settlement or judgment of $1 million or more, the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Senate and House of Representatives must conduct a joint hearing for the... | Andy Hill (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6348 2013–14 |
Public hospital districtsThe chief executive officer, general counsel, vice presidents, and board of trustees of any public hospital district with a population over 150,000 must file annual personal financial affairs statements with the PDC. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6459 2013–14 |
Retirement/elected serviceA new definition of AFC is established for PERS 2 and PERS 3 members. The new definition applies to all periods of elected service for members who are elected after July 1, 2015, to a state or local government position,... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6491 2013–14 |
Electronic benefit cardsAn EBT card issued to or on behalf of a person receiving public assistance must contain a photo identification of the person authorized to use the card. Any costs associated with requiring such photo identification must be... | Rodney Tom (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6577 2013–14 |
Transportation revenueAddresses transportation revenue relating to: (1) Additional and cumulative tax rates on certain motor vehicle and special fuel taxes; (2) Increasing and/or establishing certain motor vehicle fees; and (3) Local revenue... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6578 2013–14 |
Additive trans. fundingAdopts an additive transportation budget. Makes appropriations. Provides a contingent effective date. | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6579 2013–14 |
Transportation funding bondsRequires 4.285 billion dollars of general obligation bonds to be issued and sold upon the request of the department of transportation to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right-of-way, and construction of... | Curtis King (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 3, 2014 |
| SB 6523 2013–14 |
Higher ed opportunitiesAdds to the list of persons eligible for the State Need Grant (SNG): | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 2014 |
Feb 26, 2014 |
| SB 5392 2013–14 |
State retirement systemAn additional category of excess compensation is created to include any increases in the compensation used to calculate a retirement allowance that exceeds one and one-half times the person's reportable compensation from the... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5680 2013–14 |
Economic developmentModifies the list of agencies that must fully participate in the Business Licensing Service. | Senator (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5963 2013–14 |
Officer promotion boardThe compositions of the OPBs for ARNG, ANG, and State Guard officers are modified. For each promotion board, the Adjutant General must appoint at least five voting members who are officers in the branch senior to those... | Barbara Bailey (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 5988 2013–14 |
Campaign contributionsIn an odd-numbered year, campaign fundraising is not permitted by any state officials, or persons acting on their behalf, during any period the Legislature is not in session if the Legislature has not submitted to the Governor... | Joe Fain (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6029 2013–14 |
Credit unions' mergersCurrent laws concerning voting requirements for credit union mergers are amended to conform to federal requirements. A simple majority, rather than a two-thirds majority, vote of the merging credit union members is required in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
| SB 6063 2013–14 |
Opportunity gap, closingEach CBA entered, reopened, and renewed after the effective date of this section, which is proposed to be placed in the chapter of law on the Education Employment Relations Act, must specifically address actions to be taken in... | Steve Litzow (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 2014 |
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