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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2325 2005–06 |
Housing/short subdivisionRequires local governments planning under the Growth Management Act to enact land use ordinances permitting the division of single lots into multiple nonconforming lots, subject to specified conditions. | Geoff Simpson (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2408 2005–06 |
Felony sex offendersChanges to the date upon which the statute of limitations for a sex offense begins to run to the date when the crime was committed or one year after the date upon which the identity of the suspect is conclusively established... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2489 2005–06 |
Assistance to studentsFor students not successful on the high school Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL), requires school districts to prepare a student learning plan before the end of the school year and arrange a student-led... | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2601 2005–06 |
Information techn projectsRequires fiscal notes to identify the fiscal and operational impact on the state information technology portfolio. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2706 2005–06 |
High school curriculumBeginning with the ninth grade class of 2008-09, requires three years of mathematics with specified content for high school graduation. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2785 2005–06 |
Cert of academic achievementAuthorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction to implement objective alternative assessment methods for students to demonstrate achievement of state academic standards. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2842 2005–06 |
Organ donor educationRequires organ donation awareness to be taught in public schools in driver training courses and as part of the required curriculum in state-regulated driver training schools. Requires that notice of the organ donation... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 8, 2006 |
| HB 2852 2005–06 |
Check cashers & sellersRequires a small loan endorsement for any license making small loans to any person physically located in Washington, including loans made through the use of the internet, facsimile, telephone, kiosk, or other remote means. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2006 |
| HB 2758 2005–06 |
Syrup taxesAllows a business and occupation tax credit for the amount of carbonated beverage syrup tax paid by a retailer. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 2006 |
| HB 1446 2005–06 |
Property tax leviesAllows all taxing districts to ask voters to approve a lid lift which sets the growth rate for the property tax revenue limit calculation for up to six years. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2412 2005–06 |
Violating registrationIncreases the penalty for failure to register as a sex offender. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 2662 2005–06 |
Electronic product recyclingRequires manufacturers of covered electronic products (CEPs) offered for sale in Washington to register with the Department of Ecology (DOE) and to implement and finance the collection, transportation, and recycling of CEPs by... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| HB 1516 2005–06 |
Health services for childrenDirects the Department of Health to develop and implement best practices in preventative health care for children statewide, to the extent that funds are appropriated for this purpose. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 6, 2006 |
| HB 2324 2005–06 |
Housing/density bonusRequires jurisdictions fully planning under the Growth Management Act to adopt authorizations for density bonus incentives for affordable housing. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2410 2005–06 |
Sex offendersDesignates possession of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct a sex offense. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2485 2005–06 |
College placement testRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction, from funds appropriated for this purpose, to reimburse school districts for college placement tests administered to students in grades 10 or 11. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2584 2005–06 |
Blue ribbon growth mgmtEstablishes a Blue Ribbon Growth Management Needs and Priorities Task Force (Task Force) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of growth management issues and practices. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2635 2005–06 |
Full-day kindergarten optionAuthorizes school districts to offer full-day kindergarten as part of basic education beginning in 2008-09. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2661 2005–06 |
Human rights commissionExpands the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Commission to include sexual orientation as a basis for prohibiting discrimination. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 2006 |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2902 2005–06 |
Math testsAllows a student's mathematics scores on various college placement exams to be used as an objective alternative assessment to demonstrate the student has met the mathematics standards required for graduation. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3171 2005–06 |
Psychoactive substancesEstablishes a commission on psychoactive substance control to recommend alternative approaches to the production, distribution, and control of psychoactive substances. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 3241 2005–06 |
High school diplomaDirects the State Board of Education to develop a definition of a meaningful highschool diploma, based on college and career readiness standards, and make recommendations to the Legislature by December 1, 2007. | Fred Jarrett (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 2006 |
| HB 2603 2005–06 |
Sealing diversion recordsRequires records to be automatically sealed when a juvenile turns 18 years of age if the juvenile's entire criminal history consists of only one diversion and there is no restitution owing in the case. | Mary Helen Roberts (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 2753 2005–06 |
Electronic voter registratnPermits and outlines the process for registering to vote by electronic means. | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 2006 |
| HB 2822 2005–06 |
Motor vehicle theftEstablishes mandatory minimum penalties for adult offenders convicted of taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Skip Priest (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 2006 |
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